Calvinia
South Africa · Northern CapeZA
Town in Northern Cape, South Africa
Calvinia is a regional town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa named after the French religious reformer Jean Calvin. The town falls under the Hantam Local Municipality which forms part of the Namakwa District Municipality. The Calvinia district is part of the Great Karoo region of South Africa. The town is just south of the Hantam mountains on the banks of the Oorlogskloof River.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,146
- Coordinates
- -31.471, 19.776
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 987 m
Overview of Calvinia
Calvinia belongs to Northern Cape, South Africa and has the feel of a tiny locality. About 8,146 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on sports, nightlife and nature. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 987 metres.
Things to do in Calvinia
Sports in Calvinia
(3)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Calvinia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Calvinia
(2)Nightlife in Calvinia covers Events and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Calvinia.
Nature in Calvinia
(1)The nature shortlist for Calvinia: National Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Calvinia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Calvinia
(1)The other activities shortlist for Calvinia: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Calvinia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Calvinia
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Calvinia are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Northern Cape. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Calvinia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Calvinia known for?
- Calvinia, in Northern Cape, South Africa, is best known for sports, nightlife and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,146 residents.
- What can you do in Calvinia?
- Recorded activities in Calvinia include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Events and Festival. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Calvinia?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Calvinia located?
- Calvinia is located in Northern Cape, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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