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Kranshoek

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Kranshoek

Kranshoek is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Plettenberg Bay, 30km from Prince Alfred's Pass.

Kranshoek is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 6,705, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kranshoek sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kranshoek to your route.

About Kranshoek

Kranshoek is a settlement in Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Kranshoek was founded in the early years of the 20th century by a group of Griqua trekkers under the leadership of Abraham le Fleur who had been displaced from their land in Kokstad. Le Fleur also founded the

Read more Griqua National Conference in 1904 and the Griqua Independent Church. A local monument, erected in 1942, celebrates the early Griqua pioneers.

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Where is Kranshoek located?

Kranshoek is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.0878 latitude, 23.2833 longitude.

What is the population of Kranshoek?

Kranshoek has a population of approximately 6,705 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
6,705
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.0878, 23.2833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Kranshoek

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Prince Alfred's Pass

South Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)

Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Kranshoek

  • 30 kmPrince Alfred's PassSouth Africa's longest historic pass, 68 km of largely gravel road built by Thomas Bain through indigenous Knysna forest and the Langkloof mountains. A slow, wild alternative to the N2, with a remote bar roughly halfway along.
  • 36 kmBloukrans Bridge Viewpoint (Garden Route)Africa's highest bridge spanning 216 metres above the Bloukrans River gorge on South Africa's Garden Route, also home to the world's highest bungee jump.
  • 77 kmGarden RouteA 300-kilometer stretch along South Africa's southeastern coast through forests, lagoons, and charming seaside towns.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kranshoek.

Plettenberg Bay

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 38,126

Wittedrif

🇿🇦 South Africa

10 km awayPop. 2,182

Knysna

🇿🇦 South Africa

22 km awayPop. 68,659

Kurland

🇿🇦 South Africa

25 km awayPop. 4,832

Rheenendal

🇿🇦 South Africa

34 km awayPop. 4,715

Haarlem

🇿🇦 South Africa

40 km awayPop. 2,846

Coldstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

42 km awayPop. 1,985

Sedgefield

🇿🇦 South Africa

45 km awayPop. 10,069

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