Great Karoo Accommodation

Griquatown

Midway between Groblershoop and Kimberley on the N8.

North of the Orange River among a mixed community consisting of members of a Chaguriqua tribe and ‘bastaards’ (of mixed origin) from Piketberg, and local tribes like the Koranna and Tswana. The ‘bastaards’ renamed themselves Griqua, and the place called Klaarwater became Griquatown.

Griquatown is known for its semiprecious stones, tiger’s eye and jasper. The town is a centre for stockbreeding.

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