Situated close to the confluence of the Orange and Vaal Rivers, Douglas has an abundance of activities to enjoy. Ranging from romantic sunset cruises to a 9-hole Golf course (with 18 t-boxes) on the bank of the Vaal River, Douglas offers entertainment for everyone. During winter months, the Douglas wildlife is a must-see and during summer months, you will be mesmerised by the beauty of the river and scenic landscapes.
Die Neus
A scenic spot 14km from town, Die Neus is at the confluence of the Orange and Vaal Rivers.
Douglas Wine Cellar
The Douglas Wine Cellar was established in 1968. The cellar produces a wide variety of table and dessert wines.
Address: Malan Street, Douglas, Diamond Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Tel: 053 298 8314 / 5
Hours: Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00.
Douglas Bee Farm
Honey, handcrafted creams, soaps, lip balms, candles & other crafts available.
Address: Farm, Spookland, Douglas (Northern Cape)
Tel: 053 2981101
Please contact for detailed directions and reading/tour dates.
Hours: 07:30 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
Driekopseiland
More than 3 000 rock engravings and petro glyphs spread over a large area of glacial pavement in the Riet River bed close to the town, Plooysburg. Some portray animals, but most are abstract or entotic designs relating to San religious experience.
GPS Coordinates: -28.7498, 24.7802
Tel: 082 222 4777
Sport, Fishing, Walks, Cruises and
Nature
Douglas has a wonderful bird life and is famous for its fishing on the Vaal River. The town boasts seven of the big-league fresh water fish in the vicinity.
There is an abundance of sport activities available in Douglas. Freshwater fishing on the Vaal and river rafting on the Orange River are some favourites.
Walk to Freedom – The route where the stones cry!!!
https://walktofreedom.org.za
Die staproete bied ook ‘n tuiste naamlik ‘Filadelfia Tuiste’
Tel: 072 592 9536
Duggy’s Orange River Rafting
Todd & Johandri Dugmore
www.witfonteingamelodge.co.za
Tel: 082 510 4814 / 082 343 4462
Hunter Fisher
Jacques Marais
www.flyfishingandhunting.co.za
Tel: 082 256 0966
SALUT (Barge)
Experience the Vaal River on an enclosed barge…… Comfortable, relaxing and suitable for all seasons.
- Sunset Cruises
- Small functions
- Celebrations
For reservations and more:
Tel: 082 212 0986
NATURA (Open Barge)
Broadwaters, On the R357 between Kimberley and Douglas.
For Bookings:
Tel: 082 332 2266
Towns nearby
Campbell – About 30 km away from Douglas, Campbell is a small town situated on the edge of the Ghaap Plateau in the Northern Cape, South Africa. Campbell was originally known as Knovel Valley and then Groote Fontein, but was renamed in honour of the Reverend John Campbell who visited the Cape Colony in 1813. Campbell is known for its spectacular dolomite rock formations, many springs and Karee and Wild Olive trees!
Hopetown – About 79 km from Douglas, Hopetown lies at the edge of the Great Karoo in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. It is situated on an arid slope leading down to the Orange River. The first diamond discovered in South Africa, the Eureka Diamond, was found at Hopetown as well as the ‘Star of South Africa’, the 83.5 carat diamond. Today, Hopetown is a farming town.
Griekwastad
Griekwastad is situated 168 km from Kimberley and approximately 82 km from Douglas in the Northern Cape, South Africa. It was the first town established north of the Orange River in South Africa and is known for the semi-precious stones found in the town such as Tiger’s Eyes and Jaspers.
Prieska
Prieska is a small town situated on the south bank of the Orange River in the Northern Cape, South Africa, 122 km from Douglas. The town is renowned for its semi-precious stones and was formerly known as “Prieschap”, a Khoisan word meaning ‘place of the lost she-goat’.
Kimberley
Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province and is situated approximately 114 km from Douglas. Kimberley is better known as the city of diamonds and for the Big Hole, more formally known as Kimberley Mine. Kimberley is a prosperous, thriving metropolis with Victorian buildings that complement the more modern buildings of the CBD.
