Founded in 1846, Bugersdorp (“town of citizens”) is the oldest historic town in the north-eastern Cape. A Merino sheep-farming town that is rich in Afrikaner history, culture and religion.


Attractions and Things TO Do

Burgersdorp Cultural Historical Museum
Address: Piet Retief Street
Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:00

Hiking Trail
San Rock Artwork and plant fossils can be seen on this 6 or 15km hike through the countryside.

Historical Battlesite
An Anglo-Boer War historical battlesite.

Historical Trail
A 2km trail to the town's historical sites.

Old Jail