GeographyThe village of Burgersfort lies in the valley of the Spekboom River north of Lydenburg. History Burgersfort was named after the hexagonal fort built here during the 1876-77 war against the Pedi and was named after President Burgers of the Transvaal. Minerals such as iron, andalusite and vanadium have been found in the area, and today the village produces lucerne, tobacco and citrus fruit crops. Arts and CultureVisitors to Burgersfort can see a few of the remains of the original fort.ScienceThe area is wonderful for nature lovers as the game parks provide wonderful opportunities to see game and varied bird life. Entertainment Visitors can discover the area surrounding the village by going on a walk or a more challenging hike. Burgersfort is situated within a couple of hour's driving distance of tourist attractions such as Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, God's Window and the historical town of Pilgrims Rest. Did You Know Andalusite is a gemstone composed of aluminium silicate and is named after Andalusia, the province of Spain where it was first discovered. |
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