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A brief description - click on each heading for more details. Beaufort West
Museum - local history and the Chris Barnard, heart transplant
pioneer exhibitions. Wander through the historic central area to admire the architecture and our pear trees. Where to eat - click here for a list of eateries Karoo National Park for scenic drives, fossil route, bird spotting, 4x4 trail, hiking trails, info centre and restaurant, day visits and overnight accommodation in chalets or at the caravan park. Kwa-Mandlenkosi:
Township Tour and Craft centre Scenic drives: There are some beautiful drives in the district and some of the guest farms offer challenging 4x4 and mountain bike routes. Olive Grove Guest Farm offers "Starry Nights in the Great Karoo" at new moon. Enjoy an early potjie supper, watch the sunset, indulge in dessert and then discover the night skies with Hans and Tilani Daehne of Astrotours- click here for contact details.
Merweville offers unparalleled hiking trails
Photo: Saxe-Coburg Lodge, Prince Albert
Beaufort West became the first municipality in South Africa in February, 1837 and had the first town hall in the country. Today this forms part of the museum and houses a magnificent display of awards presented to surgeon Professor Chris Barnard who performed the world’s first heart transplant almost 30 years ago. The little yellow church is the Dutch Reformed Mission Church which was built in 1871. This is the church in which the Reverend Adam Barnard, father of Professor Chris Barnard, world heart transplant pioneer, preached. Today it is houses a collection of historical outfits, the town's cultural and church histories, many pictures of the town and an arms and ammunition collection. You can also visit the house next door in which the Barnard family lived. Professor Barnard's ashes have been interred in the garden. The Beaufort West Museum is open from Monday to Friday 8h30 - 12h45 and 13h45 - 16h45. Saturday: 9h00 - 12h00 Entry: R6.00 adults R2.00 children Curator: Sandra Smit Tel: 023 415 2308 For more about Chris Barnard click here
Where to eat –
“Kos-kuierplekke” in Beaufort West
STEAKHOUSES
 Mac Young’s Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. The best Karoo Lamb in a "wee taste of Scotland" atmosphere. 156 Donkin Street, Tel:: 023-414-4068
Cell 082-556-6361
Fax:. 023-415-1186 Saddles Steak Ranch, 144 Donkin Street,
Beaufort West, 6970 Tel: 023-415-2310 Wimpy
Restaurant, Engen Garage, Molteno St, Beaufort West, 6970
Tel: 023-414-2777 Ye Olde Thatch Restaurant, 155 Donkin Street Little Eden
Tea Garden and Pub - specialises in
Karoo cuisine, teas, coffees, snacks and light meals COFFEE SHOPS
FAST FOODS
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