Van Zylsrus

Geography and History

Van Zylsrus is a settlement in John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It also is the nearest settlement to The Kalahari Meerkat Project, the filming of nature TV shows such as Meerkat Manor.  Van Zylsrus is situated on the banks of the dry Kuruman River that only sees water in this area after heavy rains. It is on the southern edge of the Kalahari and comprises little more than a few stores, a hotel and a post office.

Van Zylsrus is a popular stopover for tourists on their way to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Van Zylsrus is surrounded by the rust-red dunes of the Kalahari. 

Activities

Game viewing and 4x4 off-road driving - On guest farms in the Van Zylsrus vicinity. Contact the local Tourist Information.

Hunting - For information and hunting venues, contact the Tourist Informat

Van Zylsrus boasts with some of the most prosperous game ranches, especially for trophy hunters or holidaymakers, in the immediate area. And, for biltong lovers, this is paradise!

Accommodation

Accommodation in Van Zylsrus includes luxury Guest Lodges, Game Lodges, Hotels, Safari Lodges and self catering/camping.  Boasting a cosy hotel and a teagarden, the Oasis Cafe, the town offers true Kalahari hospitality!

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