| Location: South Africa » North West » Orkney Orkney lies on the banks of the Vaal River, approximately 180 km from Johannesburg. The town was proclaimed on 29 March 1940 on the farm Witkoppen, the farm where Simon Fraser, owner of the farm, had first started gold mining operations in the 1880's. Fraser hailed from the Orkney Islands, off the coast of Scotland, hence the name of the town. 'Orkn' is the ancient Islandic word for sea lion, and 'Ey' a Nordic word meaning island. This is the reason why the sea lion was chosen as emblem for the town, Orkney achieved fame as the setting for the Afrikaans Tv serial 'Orkney Snork Nie'. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Klerksdorp 13 km, Viljoenskroon 48 km, Bothaville 56 km, Leeudoringstad 64 km Rivers – Vaal 
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 Overrust River Lodge accommodation in Orkney
Only one party will be allowed at a time to ensure your privacy.Accomodation consist of the main house and 3 chalets. The house consist of 2 rooms,a bathroom,kitchen and a living area with DSTV(remember to bring your card)Each chalet has its own... More
 Norette Guest House accommodation in Orkney
Norette offers 12 luxurious rooms, all rooms have their own bathroom, secure parking, braai facilities, room service, tea/coffee making facilities and M-Net remote control television. At Norette we create an atmosphere to ensure the ultimate success ... More
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