The Union of South Africa in 1910 was, despite being more important, not the only regional formation taking place. Excelsior was formed as farmers, tired of long journeys between Winburg and Ladybrand, set up their own town.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Clocolan 55 km, N1 43 km

HISTORICAL VIEW

Anglo Boer War Monument - A strikingly designed remembrance

Dutch Reformed Church - Built of sandstone and completed in 1925

Sandstone Reservoir – The first sandstone reservoir, erected in 1924.

ACTIVITIES

Mountain Biking / Cycling

For the backpacker there are two delightful biking trails in the nearby Korannaberg, varying from difficult and long to less strenuous.

Accommodation in and around Excelsior