TOWN RIVERSDALE
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Julius Gordon Africana Centre/ Versfeld House One of the best rural museums I’ve seen in years. The whole family will enjoy the exhibits.
Where? 29 Long Street
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. If you want to visit on a Saturday, make prior arrangements with curator Louise du Plessis.
Entry fee: Make a donation.
Contact: 066 117 7621 (Louise); louiseriversdal@gmail.com
Muiskraal olive farm To get to this farm, you’ll drive over Garcia’s Pass – pull over to look at the historical Old Toll House, built circa 1879. Muiskraal olives and olive oils make great gifts at reasonable prices: 1 litre of olives cost R67 and 1,5 litre of oil costs R170.
Where? 20 km north of town.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4.30 pm.
Contact: 072 294 1658 (Henry); edenolives@vodamail.co.za
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HORSE RIDING
If you want to explore on horseback, you can arrange rides at Ibalansi Horse Centre. R450 per person for 1 – 3 hours, depending on the route.
Where? On a back road north of town (see map above).
Contact: 083 430 8987; ibalansi.com
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