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Book a guided tour of the town

For a town of this size, there are surprisingly many developments, interesting initiatives, monuments and other attractions of which you will likely be unaware if you drive through the streets yourself or stop for a coffee. Rather take a free guided town tour (in a small air-conditioned bus). It lasts about two hours and is presented by residents who are also professional staff of the Orania Movement. No tours on Sundays and Christian holidays.

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053 207 0004

Explore the many monuments

The modest made of polystyrene and fibreglass outside the entrance of the public swimming pool in Oniks Street is probably the monument in Orania that has received the most media exposure since its unveiling in 2003. The copper plaque on the side is quite

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