Experience the Northern Cape, South Africa

Founded in 1863 as a church centre, the town was named after Sir Philip Wodehouse, Governor of the Cape.

Activities

Khoisan Rock Engravings

Kareepoort Tel 053652 ask for 1522; Olievenfontein Tel 053652 ask for 1713; Rooipoort Tel 053652 ask for 2122; Somerlus Tel 053652 ask for 2121; Waschbank Tel 053652 ask for 1922.

National Monuments

The old prison museum, the magistrate’s offices, the Reformed Church and Teichhouse.

Town information

Green Str Philipstown 8795 Tel 053 665 0094