Charming North West Town
An easy drive along the N12 from Johannesburg will take you to Potchefstroom. A small but elegant town, Potchefstroom has a unique North West charm and is home to one of South Africa’s prestigious universities, NWU.
Visitors can stopover in Potchefstroom for food, drink and rest on their way to the rugged Vredefort Dome. The Dome was shaped two billion years ago when a colossal meteorite struck the earth to create a massive crater. Rated as one of SA’s first World Heritage Sites, this geological wonder world offers superb hiking, bird watching, bouldering and mountain biking within an ecologically distinctive biome.
The lush swathe cut by the mighty Vaal River adds options such as fishing, canoeing, rafting and access to a range of camping, self-catering and B&B accommodation establishments.
Potchefstroom is home to a number of historical attractions, such as early 20th century buildings, a Dutch Reformed Church and the well-known Oak Avenue, which comprises beautiful and large oak trees that line one of the town’s streets. Guests are assured great Potchefstroom accommodation options, quaint shops and well-established restaurants that cater to any and all travellers.
Potchefstroom went from being a quiet farming village to bustling town within 75 years. Today, Potchefstroom is known as the ‘Gateway to t...
Potchefstroom has the longest avenue of oak trees in South Africa. The city hall is a wonderfully fanciful mixture of neo-classical and art-...
Potchefstroom lies in the North West province and situated on the banks of the Mooirivier. The town served as the first capital city of Sout...