Hiking the Canyon

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The Canyon is a stunning natural phenomenon that runs from Ganora Farm to De Toren, a few kilometres from Nieu Bethesda.The half-day hike will bring you close to the Karoo's wildlife. You could see anything from otters and tortoises to buck and Black Eagle nesting sites. The walk runs beside a water furrow. Horse-riding down the canyon is another option.

You will need permission from the landowner to hike the canyon. Enquire at the backpackers for more information.

 

Common misspellings of Nieu Bethesda

In 1878, when the town was first formed, the name nu Bethesda was misspelt as "Nieu Bethesda". "New Bethesda" is also a popular spelling. The town has has more creative misspellings like: New, Nu, Nieuw, Niew, Bethesda, Betesda, Bathesda, Batesda, Bethesta, Betesta, Bathesta and Batesta.


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