Great Karoo Accommodation

Belmont

Along the N12, 77km north of Britstown. Includes Hopetown.

On 18 February 1854 a town was laid out with a Dutch Reformed Church - a rough frontier-type building made of mud and manure.
The origin of the name Hopetown is odd. It is said the widow of the first owner of the farm, De Kalk, wore a small anchor. A servant was told it represented hope and made an imitation from tin which was nailed to the farm entrance.

Photo & text courtsey of Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA)