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Kaaimans River

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The Kaaimans River was formerly an obstacle for travellers, whose wagons had to wait sometimes for weeks before being able to cross it safely when it ran full of water. It was also nicknamed "Keeromrivier" (Turnabout River) because, faced with the raging waters, some travellers had to turn and try to
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find another way to reach their destination. Finally this obstacle was overcome when the
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in Africa, crossed this bridge until the line was closed due to landslides in 2006.
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Ox-wagon crossing the Kaaimans River in the late 19th century
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Southern African Mountain Passes - Kaaimans River Pass
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Kaaimans River is located in South Africa
Monitor Lizard
South Africa
Western Cape
Garden Route
George
Outeniqua Mountains
Mouth
Indian Ocean
Wilderness, Western Cape
33°59′52″S 22°33′25″E / 33.99778°S 22.55694°E / -33.99778; 22.55694
Afrikaans
Western Cape
South Africa
Wilderness
hiking
whitewater kayaking
Mossel Bay
George

Seven Passes Road
Thomas Charles John Bain
estuary
Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
steam train
Map of Africa viewpoint
The N2 crossing the Kaaimans River
N2
Kaaimans River mouth

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