ODENDAALSRUS

ADVENTURE AND SPORT

Canoeing

Canoeing is allowed on the Mimosa Dam.

Gliding

The town and surroundings offer excellent gliding conditions.

Motor racing

The Phakisa motor racing circuit, situated 2 km out of town on the road to Hennenman, is regarded as one of the top five motor racing circuits in the world. Grand Prix as well as local motorcar and motorcycle races, are regularly held at the circuit.

Sport

Angling, canoeing and motor boating facilities are available at Freddie’s Mine. The mine also has horse riding, rugby and squash facilities. The town has its own tennis courts and active marathon, netball, gymnastics, karate and wrestling clubs, as well as a carrier pigeon club.

FAUNA AND FLORA

Mini zoo

The “mini” zoo on Thelma Farm will appeal to children and grown-ups alike. Do pay it a visit.

Municipal Gardens

The Municipal Gardens, in Church Street, offer a tranquil setting in which to relax or take a leisurely stroll.

Quiver Trees

Although these trees are endemic to Namibia, a resident of the town managed to establish a small “forest” of quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) in his garden at 84 Erleigh Boulevard. The quiver tree gets its name from the early San warriors who used the branches of the tree as quivers for their poisoned arrows. The tree is a slow-growing member of the Aloe family and can grow to a height of up to seven metres. The trees can be seen by appointment only.

RESERVES AND RESORTS

De Rust Private Nature Reserve

The reserve is situated 25 km from town on the road to Kroonstad. Accommodation is offered in a tent and caravan park with ablution blocks and a swimming pool, as well as chalets and a guest house. Enjoy viewing game species, such as gemsbok, eland, impala, lechwe, zebra and ostrich, as well as many other smaller species of antelope.

Mimosa Dam Recreation Resort

The Mimosa Dam Recreation Resort is the perfect place to take a weekend break.