THE VREDEFORT DOME have this Wonder of the World right here on our doorstep .
History and cultures
The whole structure can only be seen from space but there are guided tours and talks to help you understand what you are looking at . You can also drive yourself , or hike , canoe , raft or choose other activities to get you in touch with this amazing landscape . the veld and riverbanks have played host to many successive migrants and their works .
Stay over , enjoy great food and hospitality , visit the art museums and travel through the Dome and Bergland .
Written by Prof Graeme Addison , National Tour Guide . For briefings , public tours , self-drives , and school educationals , as well as various adventure activities contact Graeme at + 27 84 245 2490 or visit https :// vdome . co . za /
It is rich in history , from battles between the Voortrekkers and the Matabele , and the Boer Wars , to the story of South Africa ’ s gold rush which occurred first in the Dome Bergland before moving to the Witwatersrand at Johannesburg .
An amazing mix of cultures is found among the people of the Dome . From Bushman carvings and Iron Age ruined villages to Italian granite miners , Christian missions and Sotho / Tswana settlements ,
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