{"id":734,"date":"2025-08-15T09:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/?page_id=734"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T18:45:19","slug":"barkly-west-gong-gongplaces-to-go","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/?page_id=734","title":{"rendered":"Barkly West &amp; Gong gong(Places to Go)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"734\" class=\"elementor elementor-734\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392b202 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"392b202\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6ec84 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elementor-element-dd73dd5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd73dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Explore the top attractions our region has to offer! From natural wonders and historical landmarks to cultural hotspots, our points of interest showcase the best experiences for visitors seeking adventure, heritage, and unforgettable memories<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1514ff1 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1514ff1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d393579 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d393579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-scaled.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-792\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pic28-01-1980x1320.png 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Canteen Kopje<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Canteen Kopje in Barkly West is the site of South Africa\u2019s first alluvial diamond diggings (1869). The area also revealed significant archaeological finds, including the ancient Canteen Kopje Skull discovered in 1929. Today, the site features informative displays and historical accounts of its rich past.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2701de4 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2701de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Pic29-01-scaled-raag0rbiwajwsufd986bge3vw1slzz1dmmdzlri3se.png\" title=\"Pic29-01\" alt=\"Pic29-01\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Parish Church of St Mar<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The Anglican Church in Barkly West, built in February 1871, is the first of its kind in the area. This quaint thatched church features stained-glass windows and houses valuable artefacts, including a stone from Westminster Abbey and a silver communion set from 1848.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772c4c9 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"772c4c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Pic30-01-scaled-radxxhjhq5ilegdwb0uxt2nh7yjxf2nltjlh6ks4oe.jpeg\" title=\"Pic30-01\" alt=\"Pic30-01\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"> Mattanu Private Game Reserve<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Mattanu Private Game Reserve, located 17km from Barkly West in a malaria-free province, offers luxury tented stays under camelthorn trees. It is unique in South Africa for showcasing wildlife breeding programs, while visitors can enjoy game drives, quad biking, safaris, fly-fishing, and relaxing spa treatments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e351d elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"39e351d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/6048432865219302092-rafvb9zyt4sx707eypgzmrjd4n9frupl8gjf51a65q.jpg\" title=\"6048432865219302092\" alt=\"6048432865219302092\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Inase Moshoeu Library<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Discover the rich history of Barkly West at our library where you find the tribute exhibit  to the first diamond found at Canteen Koppie during the diamond rush in the 1860''s. Due to disputes digger declared their own republic and called it \"Klipdrift Republic, today known as Barkly West.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46d0575 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46d0575\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809d131 e-grid e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"809d131\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-939a1d1 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"939a1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Pic47-01-1-scaled-rae4e6h5lo1zjadxjlu32crf9vn2xmfgh9kq4jrkby.png\" title=\"Pic47-01\" alt=\"Pic47-01\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"> Pebble Hawkers<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Local community members sell stones collected from nearby mountains and fields, as well as glass bottles filled with colorful sand from the area, showcasing artistic patterns for visitors traveling between Kimberley and Barkly West.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e49306 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7e49306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Pic9-01-scaled-rae4lilsy43k5pq9pa09103y75h80kk15kw5zavxri.png\" title=\"Pic9-01\" alt=\"Pic9-01\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"> Fly-Fishing<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The Barkly West area, along the Lower Vaal River, is a popular destination for fly-fishing, attracting anglers seeking large and smallmouth yellowfish in a peaceful setting.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gong-gong.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Camel Thorn Tree<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">It has been considered as the \"tree of life\"by the San Tribe of thr Kalahari due to its importance in sustaining animal life in the arid region. Wildly distributed in the arid provinces of South Africa including the Northern Cape. Picture Captured in Dikgatlong - Gong- Gong <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b3f82 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73b3f82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a16fb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60a16fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a6eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73a6eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Must-See Attractions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e789a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e789a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover the top attractions our region has to offer. From breathtaking natural landscapes and historical landmarks to cultural treasures, there\u2019s something for every visitor to explore and enjoy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ecff57 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ecff57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f71d02 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f71d02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca9227f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca9227f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Vaal River, the largest tributary of South Africa\u2019s Orange River, originates near Mpumalanga, Johannesburg, and Ermelo, flowing west to join the Orange River near Kimberley. At Barkly West Bridge, visitors can enjoy scenic views and fly-fishing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-722c21f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"722c21f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vaal River<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f8a17 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23f8a17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a7249 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65a7249\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76625a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76625a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gong-Gong is a small community along the Vaal River between Barkly West and Delportshoop. Named from the San language, it features a scenic riverbank and the hidden Gong-Gong Waterfall, known for its rumbling waters and natural beauty<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5707604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5707604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gong-Gong Waterfalls<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3700a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3700a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b1ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3b1ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located 8km from Barkly West along the Vaal River, the sleek black rocks were formed 250 million years ago and later used by the San people as canvases for their engravings around 1,500 years ago.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d24a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d24a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nooitedacht Glacial Paving<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e79ea e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4e79ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9108083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9108083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b37da69 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b37da69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83230b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"83230b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/bmU8ABBwGrc Gong Gong Waterfall https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5TBey9jl9Nw&#038;ab_channel=Mattanu01 Mattanu Private Game Reserve https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AQMtRbr3avQp2mMD-zqlxqIefM5GEq1vRoRZWbV9ZZ45sGtM7lHvK1UPsJI3Zq_U4DuE7SItgygOqXHcCd4-u7R5lFfh4yALEgXNbQB2GyQ9mw.mp4 Vaal Inn Resort Points of interest Explore the top attractions our region has to offer! From natural wonders and historical landmarks to cultural hotspots, our points of interest showcase the best experiences for visitors seeking adventure, heritage, and unforgettable memories Canteen Kopje Canteen Kopje in Barkly West is the site of South Africa\u2019s first alluvial diamond diggings (1869). The area also revealed significant archaeological finds, including the ancient Canteen Kopje Skull discovered in 1929. Today, the site features informative displays and historical accounts of its rich past. Parish Church of St Mar The Anglican Church in Barkly West, built in February 1871, is the first of its kind in the area. This quaint thatched church features stained-glass windows and houses valuable artefacts, including a stone from Westminster Abbey and a silver communion set from 1848. Mattanu Private Game Reserve Mattanu Private Game Reserve, located 17km from Barkly West in a malaria-free province, offers luxury tented stays under camelthorn trees. It is unique in South Africa for showcasing wildlife breeding programs, while visitors can enjoy game drives, quad biking, safaris, fly-fishing, and relaxing spa treatments. Inase Moshoeu Library Discover the rich history of Barkly West at our library where you find the tribute exhibit to the first diamond found at Canteen Koppie during the diamond rush in the 1860&#8221;s. Due to disputes digger declared their own republic and called it &#8220;Klipdrift Republic, today known as Barkly West. Pebble Hawkers Local community members sell stones collected from nearby mountains and fields, as well as glass bottles filled with colorful sand from the area, showcasing artistic patterns for visitors traveling between Kimberley and Barkly West. Fly-Fishing The Barkly West area, along the Lower Vaal River, is a popular destination for fly-fishing, attracting anglers seeking large and smallmouth yellowfish in a peaceful setting. The Furgersons House The first family to settle in Gong- Gong ad start the small town Camel Thorn Tree It has been considered as the &#8220;tree of life&#8221;by the San Tribe of thr Kalahari due to its importance in sustaining animal life in the arid region. Wildly distributed in the arid provinces of South Africa including the Northern Cape. Picture Captured in Dikgatlong &#8211; Gong- Gong Must-See Attractions Discover the top attractions our region has to offer. From breathtaking natural landscapes and historical landmarks to cultural treasures, there\u2019s something for every visitor to explore and enjoy. The Vaal River, the largest tributary of South Africa\u2019s Orange River, originates near Mpumalanga, Johannesburg, and Ermelo, flowing west to join the Orange River near Kimberley. At Barkly West Bridge, visitors can enjoy scenic views and fly-fishing. Vaal River Gong-Gong is a small community along the Vaal River between Barkly West and Delportshoop. Named from the San language, it features a scenic riverbank and the hidden Gong-Gong Waterfall, known for its rumbling waters and natural beauty Gong-Gong Waterfalls Located 8km from Barkly West along the Vaal River, the sleek black rocks were formed 250 million years ago and later used by the San people as canvases for their engravings around 1,500 years ago. 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