VREDEFORT DOME - ESSENCE OF A LAND

The Vredefort Structure can be considered to be a gigantic scar that was left behind when a huge meteor (estimated size 10km diameter) collided with the earth about 2023 million years ago. The impact site, in modern day terms, would be some odd tens of kilometres south of Parys.  The collision, at an estimated speed of 150 000 k/h, took place on an ancient surface about 17 km higher than the mentioned modern-day target point. The reason for this was that at the time 17 km of layered sedimentary and volcanic formations were piled up upon what, in today’s terms, we refer to as the Parys granite. Although a crater with an estimated diameter in the order of 100 km and some odd tens of kilometres deep was formed on the ancient surface, it was destroyed by erosion over a period of millions of years.

Accommodation

In the seclusion of the south-western core of the Vredefort Dome, about 20 km from Parys and 14 km from Vredefort, you will find the farm Deelfontein nestled between the high, concentric ridges of South Africa’s youngest World Heritage Site. It is the near-pristine environment, the interesting geology of this oldest and largest meteorite impact site, as well as numerous remains of the stone- and iron age inhabitants, the Boer War, and the early gold mining activities, that makes the Dome such a prime tourist destination.  

Two comfortable farm houses, and a bush camp for those who want to escape from civilisation, offer accommodation at Deelfontein. The guest houses lie about 300 m apart, and the bush camp is situated 1 km away, ensuring privacy. The two houses and camp are also ideally suited to large groups. Up to 46 persons in total may be accommodated on the farm. 

Activities around the area

Mountain biking in the Vredefort dome

 Mountain Bike Trail offers anything from easy rides to extreme technical single track trails, exploring the mountain tops. 

Arts and Crafts

In the well equipped woodworking workshop and smithy, commissioned articles are produced in hand labour. Visit the workshop and meet the artists.

For more information on this area please contact

Namibia Reservations at:

info@namibiareservations.com