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welcome Citrusdal is known as the gateway to the Cederberg and the spring flower splendour of Namaqualand. It nestles between fragrant citrus orchards, fynbos-clad hills and majestic Cederberg mountains. The lifeblood of the valley, which sustains the citrus industry and the bustling town, is the beautiful Olifants river. For accommodation and restaurants choose between a wide variety of self-catering farm cottages, resorts, B&Bs and hotels. During winter months the valley is a hive of activity as the citrus harvest (80,000 tonnes) is gathered and packed at Goede Hoop, where visitors can view one of the biggest packing facilities in the country. Citrusdal is an ideal centre for visitors seeking the outdoor pursuits of mountain biking, hiking trails, swimming, and 4x4 drives.
Elandskloof mission village lies 13km south east from Citrusdal, in a secluded valley. The people of Elandskloof are descendants of the Khoi people who originally lived here as stockfarmers. In 1881 a mission station was established.
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