Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa

Author: Denis Conolly

Number of pages: 447

Year published: 1984

Edition: 2nd

Published by: Conolly Publishers (Pty) Ltd

Hardcover

ISBN: 0 620 05650 9

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The Wildebeest's Review of "Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa"

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Some of the subjects in this publication

Table Mountain - Page: 9
Cape Town - Page: 9
Table Bay - Page: 10
Castle of Good Hope - Page: 11
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - Page: 27
Constantia - Part of Cape Town - Page: 30
Silvermine Nature Reserve - Page: 31
Muizenberg - Page: 31
Tokai State Forest - Page: 31
Sandvlei Sanctuary Nature Reserve - Page: 31
Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary - Page: 31
Kalk Bay - Page: 34
Simons Town - Page: 34
Fish Hoek - Page: 34
St. James Beach - Page: 34
Millers Point - Page: 35
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - Page: 35
Hout Bay - Page: 38
Chapmans Peak - Page: 38
Llandudno - Page: 39
Sea Point - Page: 42
Parow - Page: 43
Bellville - Page: 43
Melkbosstrand - Page: 46
Blouberg Beach - Page: 46
Milnerton - Page: 46
Darling - Page: 47
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, Melkbos - Page: 47
Mamre - Page: 47
Langebaan - Page: 47
Saldanha - Page: 49
Saldanha Bay - Page: 49
Hopefield - Page: 49
Vredenburg - Page: 49
Paternoster - Page: 50
Velddrif - Page: 50
St. Helena Bay - Page: 50
Piketberg - Page: 51
Piekenaarskloof Pass - Page: 51
Porterville - Page: 51
Malmesbury - Page: 51
Moorreesburg - Page: 51
Riebeek Kasteel - Page: 51
Riebeek West - Page: 51
Clanwilliam - Page: 52
Wuppertal - Page: 52
Citrusdal - Page: 52
Cederberg - Page: 52
Baboon Point - Page: 53
Heerenlogement - Page: 53
Lamberts Bay - Page: 53
Elands Bay - Page: 53
Leipoldtville - Page: 53
Stellenbosch - Page: 54
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve - Page: 59
Helshoogte Pass - Page: 62
Pniel - Page: 62
Villiersdorp - Page: 66
Franschhoek - Page: 66
Franschhoek Pass - Page: 66
Viljoens Pass - Page: 66
Wemmershoek Dam - Page: 66
Grabouw - Page: 67
Breede River - Page: 67
Paarl - Page: 67
Elgin - Page: 67
Sir Lowrys Pass - Page: 67
Hex River Valley - Page: 67
Afrikaans Language Monument - Page: 70
Wellington - Page: 74
Du Toitskloof Pass - Page: 75
Bainskloof Pass - Page: 75
Gydo Pass - Page: 78
Prince Alfred Hamlet - Page: 78
Ceres - Page: 78
Tulbagh - Page: 78
Mitchells Pass - Page: 78
Wolsely - Page: 79
Worcester - Page: 79
McGregor - Page: 82
De Doorns - Page: 82
Cogmans Kloof - Page: 82
Robertson - Page: 82
Ashton - Page: 82
Hex River Valley - Page: 82
Montagu - Page: 83
Bonnievale - Page: 83
Somerset West - Page: 83
Faure - Page: 83
Gordons Bay - Page: 84
Steenbras Dam - Page: 84
Strand - Page: 84
Kleinmond - Page: 85
Bettys Bay - Page: 85
Hermanus - Page: 85
Onrus - Page: 85
Stanford - Page: 86
Gansbaai - Page: 86
Pearly Beach - Page: 86
Elim - Page: 86
Die Kelders - Page: 86
Danger Point Lighthouse - Page: 86
De Hoop Nature Reserve - Page: 87
Skipskop - Page: 87
Struisbaai - Page: 87
Cape Agulhas - Page: 87
Arniston - Page: 87
Bredasdorp - Page: 87
Riviersonderend - Page: 90
Greyton - Page: 90
Caledon - Page: 90
Genadendal - Page: 90
Houwhoek Pass - Page: 90
Swellendam - Page: 90
Bot River - Page: 90
Barrydale - Page: 94
Suurbraak - Page: 94
Witsand - Page: 94
Heidelberg, Western Cape - Page: 94
Riversdale (Western Cape) - Page: 94
Port Beaufort - Page: 94
Tradouw Pass - Page: 94
Bontebok National Park - Page: 94
Garcia Pass - Page: 95
Albertinia - Page: 95
Gouritsmond - Page: 95
Gourits River - Page: 95
Puntjie - Page: 95
Still Bay / Stilbaai - Page: 95
Mossel Bay - Page: 98
Outeniqua Mountains - Page: 99
Robinson Pass - Page: 99
Hartenbos - Page: 99
Herolds Bay - Page: 99
George - Page: 99
Little Brak River - Page: 99
Great Brak River - Page: 99
Outeniqua Pass - Page: 102
Seven Passes Road - Page: 102
Sedgefield - Page: 103
Wilderness - Page: 103
Victoria Bay - Page: 103
Wilderness National Park - Page: 103
Knysna - Page: 106
Belvidere - Page: 106
Buffalo Bay - Page: 106
Knysna Indigenous Forests - Page: 107
Noetzie - Page: 107
Plettenberg Bay - Page: 110
Robberg Nature Reserve - Page: 110
Garden of Eden - Page: 110
St. Francis Bay - Page: 111
Humansdorp - Page: 111
Natures Valley - Page: 111
Bloukrans Pass - Page: 111
Grootrivier Pass - Page: 111
Kareedouw - Page: 111
Tsitsikamma National Park - Page: 111
Keurboom - Page: 111
Tsitsikamma Indigenous Forests - Page: 111
Keurbooms River - Page: 111
Oudtshoorn - Page: 114
Little Karoo - Page: 114
Cango Caves - Page: 115
Netted Sylph - Page: 115
Swartberg Pass - Page: 118
Prince Albert - Page: 118
Meiringspoort - Page: 118
Calitzdorp - Page: 118
Huisrivier Pass - Page: 118
Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) - Page: 118
Ladismith - Page: 119
Seven Weeks Poort - Page: 119
Long Kloof - Page: 119
Zoar - Page: 119
Matjiesfontein - Page: 120
Touws River - Page: 120
Laingsburg - Page: 120
Loxton - Page: 122
Beaufort West - Page: 122
Fraserburg - Page: 122
Three Sisters - Page: 122
Victoria West - Page: 122
Leeugamka - Page: 122
Aberdeen - Page: 123
Willowmore - Page: 123
De Aar - Page: 123
Britstown - Page: 123
Uniondale - Page: 123
Richmond, Free State? - Page: 123
Hanover - Page: 123
Graaff-Reinet - Page: 126
Valley of Desolation - Page: 129
Nieu-Bethesda - Page: 129
Colesberg - Page: 129
Middelburg (E Cape) - Page: 129
Murraysburg - Page: 129
Noupoort - Page: 129
Steynsburg - Page: 129
Gariep Dam Nature Reserve - Page: 130
Donkin Reserve - Page: 131
Port Elizabeth - Page: 131
Fort Frederick - Page: 131
Seaview Game Park - Page: 135
Swartkops - Page: 138
Uitenhage - Page: 138
Baviaanskloof Berge - Page: 138
Gamtoos River Mouth Nature Reserve - Page: 138
Colchester - Page: 138
Despatch - Page: 139
Kirkwood - Page: 139
Sundays River - Page: 139
Addo Elephant National Park - Page: 140
Alexandria (Eastern Cape) - Page: 140
Dias Cross - Page: 141
Port Alfred - Page: 141
Kenton-on-Sea - Page: 141
Bushmans River - Page: 141
Bathurst - Page: 142
Grahamstown - Page: 143
Sidbury - Page: 143
Alicedale - Page: 143
Salem - Page: 143
Hamburg - Page: 149
Peddie - Page: 149
Somerset East - Page: 150
Slagtersnek Rebellion - Page: 150
Cookhouse - Page: 150
Bedford - Page: 150
Paterson - Page: 150
Fort Beaufort - Page: 151
Adelaide - Page: 151
Baviaans River Valley - Page: 151
Alice - Page: 153
Fort Brown - Page: 153
Ecca Pass - Page: 153
Hogsback - Page: 154
Cradock - Page: 155
Balfour (Mpumalanga) - Page: 155
Seymour - Page: 155
Whittlesea - Page: 155
Katberg - Page: 155
Fort Armstrong - Page: 155
Mountain Zebra National Park - Page: 157
Hofmeyr - Page: 157
East London - Page: 158
King Williams Town - Page: 162
Kei Road - Page: 164
Bhisho - Page: 164
Keiskammahoek - Page: 164
Gaikas Grave - Page: 164
Zwelitsha - Page: 164
Cathcart - Page: 164
Stutterheim - Page: 164
Queenstown - Page: 164
Komga - Page: 164
Fort Cunynghame - Page: 164
Molteno - Page: 165
Aliwal North - Page: 165
Jamestown - Page: 165
Sterkstroom - Page: 165
Tarkastad - Page: 165
Penhoek Pass - Page: 165
Burgersdorp - Page: 166
Venterstad - Page: 166
Maclear - Page: 167
Barkly Pass - Page: 167
Barkly East - Page: 167
Ugie - Page: 167
Elliot - Page: 167
Rhodes - Page: 167
Indwe - Page: 167
Lady Grey - Page: 167
Dordrecht - Page: 167
Naudes Nek - Page: 167
Mount Currie Nature Reserve - Page: 170
Matatiele - Page: 170
Kokstad - Page: 170
Ingeli - Page: 170
Franklin - Page: 170
Willowvale - Page: 171
Gcuwa (Butterworth) - Page: 171
Qolora Mouth - Page: 171
Kentani - Page: 171
Idutwa - Page: 171
Mthatha - Page: 172
The Haven - Page: 172
Elliotdale - Page: 172
Mazeppa Bay - Page: 172
Viedgesville - Page: 172
Coffee Bay - Page: 172
Wavecrest - Page: 172
Qora Mouth - Page: 172
Mqanduli - Page: 172
Cala - Page: 173
Engcobo - Page: 173
Port St. Johns - Page: 174
Umzimkulu - Page: 174
Mount Ayliff - Page: 174
Mount Frere - Page: 174
Qumbu - Page: 174
Mount Fletcher - Page: 174
Mngazi Mouth - Page: 174
Tsolo - Page: 174
Mkambati - Page: 175
Lusikisiki - Page: 175
Flagstaff - Page: 175
Umzimvubu River - Page: 175
Durban - Page: 177
Kingsburgh - Page: 187
aManzimtoti - Page: 187
Park Rynie - Page: 190
Umzinto - Page: 190
Pennington - Page: 190
Aliwal Shoal - Page: 190
Scottburgh - Page: 190
Clansthal - Page: 190
uMkomaas - Page: 190
Umgababa - Page: 190
Umdoni Bird Sanctuary - Page: 190
Sezela - Page: 191
Hibberdene - Page: 191
Port Shepstone - Page: 191
Ifafa Beach - Page: 191
uMtentweni - Page: 191
Bendigo - Page: 191
Umzumbe - Page: 191
uVongo - Page: 194
Shelly Beach - Page: 194
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve - Page: 194
St. Michaels on Sea - Page: 194
Southbroom - Page: 195
Margate - Page: 195
Ramsgate - Page: 195
Marina Beach - Page: 195
Manaba Beach - Page: 195
Glenmore Beach - Page: 198
Port Edward - Page: 198
Umhlanga Rocks - Page: 198
Umtamvuna Nature Reserve - Page: 198
Palm Beach - Page: 198
Trafalgar - Page: 198
Leisure Bay - Page: 198
Fort Pearson - Page: 199
Shakas Rock - Page: 199
Tugela River - Page: 199
Blythedale Beach - Page: 199
Salt Rock - Page: 199
Ultimatum Tree - Page: 199
Ballito - Page: 199
Umdloti - Page: 199
Fort Tenedos - Page: 199
Groutville - Page: 202
KwaDukuza - Page: 202
Tongaat - Page: 202
Verulam - Page: 202
Compensation - Page: 202
Mount Edgecombe - Page: 202
Queensburgh - Page: 203
Pinetown - Page: 203
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve - Page: 203
Westville - Page: 203
Cowies Hill - Page: 203
Kearsney - Page: 203
Kloof - Page: 206
New Germany - Page: 206
Drummond - Page: 206
Valley of a Thousand Hills - Page: 206
Mariannhill - Page: 206
Hillcrest - Page: 206
Bothas Hill - Page: 206
Natal Lion Park - Page: 207
Camperdown - Page: 207
Shongweni Dam - Page: 207
Shongweni - Page: 207
Cato Ridge - Page: 207
Table Mountain, Pietermaritzburg - Page: 207
Umlaas Road - Page: 207
Nagle Dam - Page: 207
Gingindlovu - Page: 210
aMatikulu - Page: 210
eShowe - Page: 210
Mandini - Page: 210
Mtunzini - Page: 210
Port Durnford - Page: 210
eMpangeni - Page: 211
eNseleni Nature Reserve - Page: 211
Lake St. Lucia - Page: 211
KwaMbonambi - Page: 211
Richards Bay - Page: 211
Mtubatuba - Page: 211
Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Page: 214
iMfolozi Game Reserve - Page: 214
Mkuze - Page: 214
uMkuzi Game Reserve - Page: 214
Ghost Mountain - Page: 214
Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Nature Reserve - Page: 215
Sodwana Bay - Page: 215
Pongola - Page: 215
Jozini - Page: 215
Ndumo Game Reserve - Page: 215
Jozini Dam - Page: 215
Nongoma - Page: 218
Nkandla - Page: 218
uLundi - Page: 218
Melmoth - Page: 218
Mahlabatini - Page: 218
Cowards Bush monument - Page: 218
Babanango - Page: 219
Isandlwana war memorial - Page: 219
Nqutu - Page: 219
Rorkes Drift war memorial - Page: 219
Emakosini - Page: 219
Blood River war memorial - Page: 222
Vryheid - Page: 222
Blood River - Page: 222
Paulpietersburg - Page: 222
Hlobane - Page: 222
Pietermaritzburg - Page: 223
Richmond, N Cape - Page: 227
Ixopo - Page: 230
Bulwer - Page: 230
Weza - Page: 230
Greytown - Page: 230
Ingeli - Page: 230
Harding - Page: 230
Weenen - Page: 231
Muden - Page: 231
Bloukrans Monument - Page: 231
Kranskop - Page: 231
Hilton - Page: 231
Midmar Dam - Page: 231
Howick - Page: 234
Estcourt - Page: 234
Lions River - Page: 234
Mooi River - Page: 234
Colenso - Page: 235
Bergville - Page: 235
Ladysmith - Page: 235
Spioenkop Dam - Page: 235
Woodstock Dam - Page: 238
Van Reenens Pass - Page: 238
Dundee - Page: 238
Newcastle - Page: 238
Charlestown - Page: 239
Majuba Hill - Page: 239
Sani Pass - Page: 239
Underberg - Page: 239
Himeville - Page: 239
Bushmans Nek - Page: 239
Drakensberg Gardens - Page: 239
Laings Nek Pass - Page: 239
Giants Castle Game Reserve - Page: 242
Kamberg Nature Reserve - Page: 242
Injisuthi - Page: 242
Coleford Nature Reserve - Page: 242
Lotheni Nature Reserve - Page: 242
Royal Natal National Park - Page: 243
Cathedral Peak - Page: 243
Oliviershoek Pass - Page: 246
Johannesburg - Page: 247
Randburg - Page: 259
Germiston - Page: 259
Sandton - Page: 259
Midrand - Page: 259
Kempton Park - Page: 262
Nigel - Page: 262
Roodepoort - Page: 262
Brakpan - Page: 262
Alberton - Page: 262
Benoni - Page: 262
Springs - Page: 262
Boksburg - Page: 262
Edenvale - Page: 262
Rustenburg - Page: 263
Magaliesburg - Page: 263
Krugersdorp (Mogale City) - Page: 263
Randfontein - Page: 263
Krugersdorp Game Reserve - Page: 263
Sterkfontein Caves - Page: 263
Groot Marico - Page: 266
Swartruggens - Page: 266
Delareyville - Page: 266
Barberspan Nature Reserve - Page: 266
Zeerust - Page: 266
Lichtenburg - Page: 266
Northam - Page: 266
Pilanesberg National Park - Page: 266
Thabazimbi - Page: 266
Orkney - Page: 267
Klerksdorp - Page: 267
Bloemhof - Page: 267
Schweizer-Reneke - Page: 267
Stilfontein - Page: 267
Potchefstroom - Page: 267
Christiana - Page: 267
Wolmaransstad - Page: 267
Vaal River - Page: 268
Vereeniging - Page: 268
Carletonville - Page: 268
Ventersdorp - Page: 268
Volksrust - Page: 269
Heidelberg, Gauteng - Page: 269
Standerton - Page: 269
Vanderbijlpark - Page: 269
Pretoria - Page: 270
Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria - Page: 275
Hartbeespoort Dam - Page: 278
Lephalale (Ellis Ras) - Page: 279
Moorddrif Monument - Page: 279
Zebediela - Page: 279
Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) - Page: 279
Modimolle (Nylstroom) - Page: 279
Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) - Page: 279
Marble Hall - Page: 279
Buyskop - Page: 279
Mokopane - Page: 282
Marabastad Fort - Page: 282
Makapans Cave - Page: 282
Polokwane - Page: 282
Eersteling - Page: 282
Tzaneen - Page: 283
Woodbush Forest Estate - Page: 283
Haenertsburg - Page: 283
Magoebaskloof Hiking Trails - Page: 283
Wolkberg Caves - Page: 283
Ebenezer Dam Nature Reserve - Page: 283
Phalaborwa - Page: 286
Mica - Page: 286
Hans Merensky Nature Reserve - Page: 286
Leydsdorp - Page: 286
Ofcolaco - Page: 286
Gravelotte - Page: 286
Modjadjiskloof (was Duiwelskloof) - Page: 286
Louis Trichardt (Makhado) - Page: 287
Secunda - Page: 290
Bethal - Page: 290
Witbank (eMalahleni) - Page: 290
Bronkhorstspruit - Page: 290
Musina - Page: 290
Wylies Poort - Page: 290
Hendrina - Page: 291
Fort Merensky - Page: 291
Carolina - Page: 291
Chrissiesmeer - Page: 291
Badplaas Mineral Springs - Page: 291
Amersfoort - Page: 291
Breyten - Page: 291
Middelburg (Mpumalanga) - Page: 291
Piet Retief - Page: 291
Kriel - Page: 291
Ermelo - Page: 291
Morgenzon - Page: 291
Loskop - Page: 294
Emgwenya (Waterval-Boven) - Page: 294
Waterval Onder - Page: 294
Elands River (Mpumalanga) - Page: 294
Sudwala Caves - Page: 294
Krugerhof - Page: 294
Schoemanskloof Pass - Page: 294
eNtokozweni (Machadodorp) - Page: 294
Belfast - Page: 294
Barberton - Page: 295
Komatipoort - Page: 295
Kaapmuiden - Page: 295
Nelspruit (Mbombela) - Page: 295
Malelane - Page: 295
White River - Page: 299
Mala Mala Game Reserve - Page: 299
Londolozi Game Reserve - Page: 303
Bosbokrand - Page: 306
Kruger National Park - Page: 306
Shingwedzi Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Kruger National Park - Page: 306
Balule Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Orpen Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Punda Maria Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Roodewal Bush Lodge, KNP - Page: 306
Letaba Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Maroela Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Olifants Camp, KNP - Page: 306
Acornhoek - Page: 306
Pafuri Picnic Site, KNP - Page: 306
Tshokwane Picnic Site, KNP - Page: 307
Lower Sabie Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Skukuza Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Satara Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Pretoriuskop Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Berg-en-Dal Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Numbi Gate, KNP - Page: 307
Paul Kruger Gate, KNP - Page: 307
Nwanetsi Rest Camp, KNP - Page: 307
Pilgrims Rest - Page: 315
Graskop - Page: 315
Kowyn Pass - Page: 315
Sabie - Page: 315
Mac-Mac Falls and Pools - Page: 315
Lydenburg - Page: 320
Ohrigstad - Page: 320
Penge - Page: 320
Long Tom Pass - Page: 320
Blyde River Canyon - Page: 320
Bourkes Luck Potholes - Page: 320
Mount Sheba Nature Reserve - Page: 320
Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve - Page: 320
Echo Caves - Page: 321
Abel Erasmus Pass - Page: 321
Bloemfontein - Page: 322
Wepener - Page: 327
Zastron - Page: 327
Fauresmith - Page: 327
Jagersfontein - Page: 327
Philippolis - Page: 327
Edenburg - Page: 327
Bethulie - Page: 327
Trompsburg - Page: 327
Rouxville - Page: 327
Smithfield - Page: 327
Reddersburg - Page: 327
Ladybrand - Page: 329
Hobhouse - Page: 329
Ficksburg - Page: 329
Dealesville - Page: 329
Petrusberg - Page: 329
Boshof - Page: 329
Jacobsdal - Page: 329
Clocolan - Page: 329
Koffiefontein - Page: 329
Thaba Nchu - Page: 329
Theunissen - Page: 330
Fouriesburg - Page: 330
Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve - Page: 330
Ventersburg - Page: 330
Winburg - Page: 330
Virginia - Page: 331
Allanridge - Page: 331
Hennenman - Page: 331
Welkom - Page: 331
Odendaalsrus - Page: 331
Vierfontein - Page: 334
Vegkop - Page: 334
Lindley - Page: 334
Parys - Page: 334
Vredefort - Page: 334
Kroonstad - Page: 334
Bothaville - Page: 334
Viljoenskroon - Page: 334
Heilbron - Page: 334
Frankfort - Page: 334
Bethlehem - Page: 335
Senekal - Page: 335
Paul Roux - Page: 335
Kestell - Page: 335
Sasolburg - Page: 335
Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Page: 335
Harrismith - Page: 338
Villiers - Page: 338
Warden - Page: 338
Vrede - Page: 338
Kimberley - Page: 339
Witsieshoek Mountain Resort - Page: 339
Barkly West - Page: 344
Warrenton - Page: 344
Magersfontein War Memorial - Page: 344
Danielskuil - Page: 345
Sishen - Page: 345
Postmasburg - Page: 345
Vryburg - Page: 345
Kuruman - Page: 345
Mahikeng - Page: 345
Douglas - Page: 346
Campbell - Page: 346
Griquatown - Page: 346
Salt Lake - Page: 346
Slurry - Page: 346
Hopetown - Page: 346
Wonder Cave - Page: 346
Upington - Page: 347
Groblershoop - Page: 347
Prieska - Page: 347
Vanderkloof Dam - Page: 347
Strydenburg - Page: 347
Kenhardt - Page: 350
Augrabies Falls - Page: 350
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park - Page: 350
Kakamas - Page: 350
Keimoes - Page: 350
Sutherland - Page: 351
Williston - Page: 351
Middelpos - Page: 351
Vredendal - Page: 351
Carnarvon - Page: 351
Verneuk Pan - Page: 351
Pofadder - Page: 351
Vanrhynsdorp - Page: 351
Calvinia - Page: 351
Klawer - Page: 351
Namaqualand - Page: 351
Garies - Page: 354
Port Nolloth - Page: 354
Bitterfontein - Page: 354
Alexander Bay - Page: 354
Hondeklip Bay - Page: 354
Kamieskroon - Page: 354
Springbok - Page: 354
Vioolsdrif - Page: 355
Nababeep - Page: 355
Okiep - Page: 355
Steinkopf - Page: 355
Mmabatho - Page: 357
Mahikeng - Page: 357
Sun City - Page: 357
Pilanesberg National Park - Page: 357

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