We found this beautiful coffee shop on our way back from hiking the Fish River Canyon. It is such a cute place and we felt it should be experienced by more people who usually just drive past Kamieskroon. It is wonderful if owners go out of their way to make their place special, and this is really special. So we want to encourage you to take a few minutes and experience this amazing place. Take a little time to explore the garden and shop with its cute messages and artwork.
The owners are Peet and Elsa Kruger, and they have agreed to have the cache on their property.
Kamieskroon was founded in 1924, when the Dutch Reformed Church bought the land to relocate from Bowesdorp, 8 km to the north of the current location of the town. The move was forced by a shortage of water and restricted space for the growth of the town. Kamieskroon is located at the foot of the "Kroon" (Afrikaans, meaning Crown), a small koppie that resembles the crown of a king and is near Sneeukop, the second highest peak in Namaqualand. Also located close to Kamieskroon is Boesmankop, a mountain that resembles a Boesman (Bushman or San) lying on his back.