Buffeljagsriver (Afrikaans for "buffalo hunt") is a river that originates where two other rivers meet, one being the Grootvadersbos River (Afrikaans for ''Grandfather's woods'') and the other the Tradou River. The confluence is just east of a small town,

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province. The Tredouw's Pass is situated just north (in the Langeberg) of this meeting point. To the west of the town the river flows into the

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, and the river then heads south to join the

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The Buffeljagsrivier the area

Buffeljagsrivier, not to be confused with Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein, is also the name of the small farming community located in the area. The Buffeljagsriver area is rich in historical value. Its name originates from the late 1800s when Governor Hendrick Swellengrebel's (from whom Swellendam got its name) son visited the area. It is said that he shot the last buffalo that roamed the area. Today, Buffeljagsriver is a thriving farming community with a wide variety of crops and animals being farmed. Some of the tourism destination farms in the area today include Rotterdam, the lavender farm, and Olivedale Vineyards. The area is a fertile region producing vegetables, citrus, milk and cheese, lavender and peppers. The Buffeljagsdam, located at the foot of the Langeberg mountains, provides water all year round for the farms below it. Activities offered at Bufflejagsdam include fuffy-slide rides, bass fishing, canoeing, water-skiing and sunset cruises. The area offers various conference and team building facilities.

Points of interest

Bontebok National Park
* Buffeljags dam

Businesses in the area

Accommodation and Recreation

Kwetu Guest Farm

Rotterdam Boutique Hotel

Umshanti Buffeljags
* Laeveld

Retail

Infanta 4x4 Trailers

Rolandale Farmstall
* Milk and Sugar * Buffeljacht's Winkel * Buffeljacht's Drankwinkel * BP (refueling station)

Industry and Farming

Lancewood
* Thornlands Group
Swellenfruit Packing
Perske bome

References

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