Van Zylsrus

Description

Van Zylsrus is a settlement in in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is also the nearest settlement to The Kalahari Meerkat Project, the filming of nature TV shows such as Meerkat Manor. The settlement was founded by 6 Trekboer families in 1832, led by the former Heemrad of Calvinia, Petrus van Zyl.

Van Zylsrus is situated on the banks of the dry Kuruman River that only sees water in this area after heavy rains. It is on the southern edge of the Kalahari and comprises little more than a few stores, a hotel and a post office. Van Zylsrus is a popular stopover for tourists on their way to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Van Zylsrus is surrounded by the rust-red dunes of the Kalahari.

STAYenRoute, have identified the following personalized places of accommodation, in Van Zylsrus that we recommend to our clients.

Van Zylsrus Hotel