Klawer town

Klawer is located 283km from Cape Town on the N7, it takes about 3 hours to get there and the drive is beautiful!. Klawer town is nestled between the Matzikamma Mountains in the east and the Olifants River to the west. The name Klawer originated from the wild clover that grows in the area. The siphon at Kransbrug is on of Klawer's unique sights. The siphon draws water from the western to the eastern channel of the river. The eastern channel flows the entire length of Klawer. During the flower season Klawer is transformed to a wild flower paradise.

The town of Klawr is situated more or less in the centre of the region and as the name suggests, it was derived from the wild clover that grows in the area. Klawer is a typical rural village situated on the eastern bank of the Olifants River, as it snakes it’s way past the emerald green vineyards from Klawer to Vredendal and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. This hamlet is an ideal base from which to explore the Namaqualand spring flower splendour.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Clanwilliam 53 km, Vanrhynsdorp 22 km. Vredendal 22 km

NATURE

Wild Flowers

During Spring the countryside is transformed from an arid landscape into a spectacular flower garden.

ATTRACTIONS

Klawer Co-op & Trawal Wine Co-op

Wine tasting by appointment only

ACTIVITIES

Hiking and River Rafting

The Doring River offers excellent opportunities for both

Accommodation in and around Derby