Vryburg, meaning ‘town of freedom’, is the agricultural and industrial hub of the Bophirima region. There are a large number of game and cattle ranches in the area. Back in the day, Vryburg was a roaming ground for cattle and horse thieves, including the famous Scotty Smith. Scotty Smith was an impractical idealist, capable of the most outrageous deeds. Like Robin Hood, he robbed the rich to help the poor.


Attractions and Things To Do in Vryburg

Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve
The reserve is about 2 062 ha and is stocked with a wide variety of animals including giraffe, springbok, gemsbok, red hartebeest, eland wildebeest, zebra, blesbok, duiker, white rhinoceros and buffalo.
110 bird species have also been recorded.
Entrances to the reserve located on Molopo Road, roughly 5 km from the Vryburg, and about 2km down Kuruman road.

Hiking Trail
A 30km, 2 day hiking trail is available at the Leon Taaljaard Nature Reserve

Tiger Kloof (Tierkloof) Missionary Station
Established as a stone church in 1904 by the London Missionary Station, now a national monument and restored as an educational institute

Theiler Agricultural Museum & Cattle Research Centre
Located of the Armoedsvlakte farm northwest of Vryburg

Vryburg Museum
Where a collection of San art and artifacts can be viewed

Outdoor Activities
Horse riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing, game viewing and gliding are all available in the area.

Vryburg Agricultural Show and Carnival
In March,

Stella Cattle Festival
In October