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Sanddrif

Eastern Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Sanddrif

Sanddrif sits on the route: 20 minutes from Stormsrivier, 55km from Baviaanskloof.

Sanddrif is a town located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. With a population of 4,065, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Sanddrif 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 Sanddrif to your route.

About Sanddrif

Thornham is a town in the local municipality of Kou-Kamma, in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

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Where is Sanddrif located?

Sanddrif is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -33.9830 latitude, 23.9958 longitude.

What is the population of Sanddrif?

Sanddrif has a population of approximately 4,065 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
4,065
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.9830, 23.9958

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 Sanddrif

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Baviaanskloof

A 200 km gravel traverse of a UNESCO wilderness valley in the Eastern Cape, fording rivers and climbing the steep Grasnek and Combrink passes between fynbos-covered cliffs. Dry-weather 2WD is possible but check conditions first.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sanddrif

  • 32 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.
  • 55 kmBaviaanskloofA 200 km gravel traverse of a UNESCO wilderness valley in the Eastern Cape, fording rivers and climbing the steep Grasnek and Combrink passes between fynbos-covered cliffs. Dry-weather 2WD is possible but check conditions first.
  • 78 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sanddrif.

Stormsrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

11 km awayPop. 2,000

Woodlands

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 2,254

Joubertina

🇿🇦 South Africa

22 km awayPop. 7,472

Coldstream

🇿🇦 South Africa

26 km awayPop. 1,985

Kareedouw

🇿🇦 South Africa

27 km awayPop. 5,972

Krakeelrivier

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 2,313

Clarkson

🇿🇦 South Africa

32 km awayPop. 2,185

Louterwater

🇿🇦 South Africa

37 km awayPop. 5,785

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