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Oppirantje

Rated 4.8 in 8 Reviews

Orania, Northern Cape
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$59
Avg per night for 2 guests

OppiRantje is a luxury self-catering apartment situated in the Upper Karoo region of Orania. It is well-equipped and features two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The apartment includes a lounge-dining room with premium DSTV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower. OppiRantje offers a picturesque view of the Orange River valley, with truly scenic sunsets observable from the apartment. Additionally, stargazers can enjoy the clear Karoo nights in the summer from OppiRantje's stoep. Braai facilities are available.

Orania is a future-oriented Afrikaner cultural community that aims to preserve the Afrikaner cultural heritage, art, and natural heritage. It is characterized by the absence of safety fences, and children are free to move about in the streets. Orania offers an experience that combines culture, art, nature, and dining at the Zebra and Oewer Restaurant, all in a safe environment. The Orania Movement offers free town tours, allowing visitors to witness the town's transition and development across various sectors, with accompanying explanations from a tour guide.

Orania features several unique cultural points of interest, including the Irish monument, the mosaic staircase, a sculpture koppie of Afrikaner leaders, a cultural historical monument, and the Verwoerd museum. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Ludwig Everson's Aardskip, the hyrax path, the River Park along the Orange River with the River Restaurant and deck overlooking the river, and enjoy activities such as sundowner rafting cruises.

For those seeking adventure, Orania offers quad rides, river tube rides, raft rides, and Gyrocopter flights. The town also has an excellent swimming pool complex for the summer months. Stokkiesdraai provides fun parks and animals for children, as well as interesting shops such as Artion, the Kontreiwinkel, Roelien's Jewel manufacturing, and more. The Stokkiesdraai complex includes the Zebra and Hings for food and drinks.

The Old Karooplaas offers Prima Pizza, the Sterreland movie house, the De Plaaswerf coffee shop, and more. Ladies can indulge in therapeutic experiences at the Oewer Spa. Regular cultural events, such as the barefoot concert and carnival in October, are held in the town.

Orania has two craft beer breweries, the Orania Bavariese and Grootrivier breweries. The area offers cultural and nature experiences, including the impressive Vanderkloof Dam with the picturesque village surrounding it, the Oppidek restaurant, and the beautiful Rolfontein Nature Reserve, located 40km from Orania. The Doornbult concentration camp is situated 30 km from Orania, and the Mokala Park (SAN Parks) with an excellent restaurant and outstanding wildlife viewing, including rhinos, is a popular attraction 120km away. The Magersfontein visit, combining culture and nature with an excellent restaurant, is also a must-see, located 120 km from Orania.

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