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HARRISMITH COUNTRY CLUB Situated in the town of Harrismith, 42km's from Little Switzerland, is the Harrismith Country Club. This beautiful 18-hole Golf Course is the second oldest in South Africa, and well worth a few rounds for the amateur or professional! Contact tel : 058 623 0468 Club Secretary DRAKENSBERG BOYS CHOIR The cost of a visit to the choir includes tea and scones. Concerts are on Wednesdays only, at 15h30. Subject to school holidays and tours. Please contact Little Switzerland reception for costs and directions. Contact tel : 036 468 1012 DRAKENSBERG PUMPED STORAGE (HYDROSCHEME) The Hydroscheme is situated below the Oliviershoek Pass. For power generating purposes, water from the Tugela River is circulated between the Upper Driekloof Dam and the Lower Kilburn Dam, by means of a 4.5KM waterway. The 4 reversible pump turbines, situated 52 storeys below ground level, generate 1000MW for the Eskom National Grid. The power station is also part of the Tugela-Vaal Scheme, which supplies water to the Gauteng area. Water from the Tugela River, pumped into the Driekloof Dam, overflows into the Sterkfontein Dam. Tours are at 10h00 and 14h00 Mondays to Thursdays, and at 10h00 only on Fridays. Free of charge (arrange own transport). Contact tel : 036 438 6046 MARQUAHOUSE This Arts and Crafts factory house is situated in Harrismith and is stocked with pottery, leather, glass, woven materials and much, much more. Business hours : 08h30 - 17h30 Weekdays 08h30 - 13h00 Weekends Contact tel : 058 622 2233 RETIEFKLIP/PASS For those who are interested in South African History, visiting is a must. Information and directions can be obtained at Little Switzerland reception. THOKOZISA ETHNIC VILLAGE Situated near Winterton, this centre has just about everything from curios, a wine cellar, a restaurant and even a furniture shop. Contact tel : 036 488 1207 SPIONKOP DAM Situated between Ladysmith and Bergville, this reserve will give you a chance to view rhino, giraffe, buffalo and a variety of antelope during a game drive. Contact tel : 036 488 1404 BASOTHO CULTURAL VILLAGE The Basotho Cultural Village nestles in the heart of the Qwa-Qwa National Park. Here the lifestyle and architecture of the South Sotho is accurately depicted. Follow the guide's footsteps into the "khotla", the gathering place of men. Accept the Basotho hospitality by taking a sip from the traditional beer offered. Listen to the rangoon and lesiba and engage in a game of marabaraba. Contact tel : 058 721 0300 KWAZULU WEAVERS RUG & CANDLE FACTORY Situated near Winterton, en-route to Thokozisa, these two factories are adjacent to each other. While having a stroll amongst the exquisitely crafted handmade candles, see how the weavers weave their magic into their beautiful rugs.
Contact tel : 036 488 1657
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