Auchterlonie Museum
Auchterlonie
A small museum in an old farmhouse in the southern Auob valley, telling the story of the herding families who lived there before the park was established.
Auchterlonie lies in the southern part of the Auob valley, about 40 km from Twee Rivieren. It consists of a restored old farmhouse and livestock pens. Before the park was proclaimed in 1931, herding families lived in the valley, and this site uses information panels and old objects to recount how they dug wells and tended their flocks. A waterhole beside it makes a brief stop possible, so it is a handy detour on a game drive.
Opening hours
Follows park gate hours, approx. 06:00/07:30 to 18:00/19:30 (varies by month)
Nearby sights
- Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp
- Auob River Valley
- Kamqua Waterhole & Picnic Site
- Urikaruus Wilderness Camp
- Kij Kij Waterhole
- Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
- !Xaus Lodge
- Nossob River Valley