Suurbraak, Western Cape South Africa

Suurbraak lies in what could easily be termed a little piece of heaven, and because it is not a commercial centre is left largely alone. This Village was established in 1812, when the London Missionary Society established a mission station to serve the Khoikhoi.
Suurbraak was known as '!Xairu'; meaning paradise- by the Quena tribe of the Khoi, who were the original inhabitants. Suurbraak is a Settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape. It lies in a fold of the Langeberg Mountains just down from the incredible Tradouw Pass. Suurbraak is a small place in South Africa and can be easily explored within a day!
People still cook on wood burning stoves, use donkey-drawn ploughs and horses and carts to get around - it’s really old-style living and is mostly untouched by development! The local community is rather starved of sources of income. The heart of the Village of Suurbraak has been preserved, and the Buildings that rest on the Village Square and the two Church buildings have been restored.
Most of the old style houses line the road through town, and if you want to explore, it is a wonderful place to visit and from which to walk - the Wonder Kloof lies across from town, an incredible geological crack in the Langeberg Mountain range, with a number of recently opened hiking trails that take you through the kloof.
The hiking and biking trails and visiting historical buildings are the main attractions of the Town.
It has a population of about 2 252 people, with the majority being the Afrikaans-speaking people
#Suurbraak #westerncape #Swellendam
For More information:
Swellendam Tourism www.visitswellendam.co.za/suu...
Light from Africa Foundation www.lightfromafrica.com/

[@vanessapaulse7553]

I fell hopeless inlove with Suurbraak. on 21st Feb 2015.when I saw it for the very first time. God has given me the previldge to move to our little paradise permanently on the 29th Nov 2021.. Everyday is still like the first time for me..

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

You are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing your story with us ❤️

[@salomemalherbe677]

Dit is kosbaar pragtig . Dankie Suurbraak ❤

[@malcolmvanniekerk5875]

My great great grandfather was the minister in the Anglican church, in Zuurbraak in 1885, his name was CB Pattison, it brought back memories when we were there visiting in 2014. The church was being painted when we were there. Nice to see it again.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Thanks for sharing part of your story with us. ❤️

[@edithtieling6984]

Ek Hou van die natuur skoon lug Eerste keer wat Ek suurbraak Sien net gehoor van due naam😮

[@ervinslens]

Lovely trail and very pleasant walk. Wonderful views and your music makes the hike seem effortless.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

❤️

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

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[@alainstaffordthompson7370]

Gaan lees daai rivier se naam op, dit is nie Tradouw nie. 🙂
Mooi Suurbraak❤

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Iemand moet vir Sarah laat weet. Dankie dat jy gekyk het.

[@leosapphire3125]

So, is it a coloured village? Very cool

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Predominantly

[@francoisswanepoel1933]

Ek is gek oor julle Programme. Dis iets wat ek
ook binnekort wil doen.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

❤️

[@leosapphire3125]

I see the R letter sounds like in Dutch Nederlands by the people of Suurbraak.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Across South Africa Afrikaans is spoken in different ways. It's fantastic.