Elim Moravian Mission
Elim Moravian Mission
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Avid Traveller
Western Cape, South Africa109 contributions
Apr 2021
The best way to view this village is on foot!! The most beautifull and colorful cottages the eyes can behold, the village has a small shop selling the necessities and a tour on horse cart through the village can be done, said activity can be booked via the local restaurant which is owner run. At the end of the beautifull paved road walk down the village awaits the restaurant/coffee shop with hot and cold beverages as well as light meals. The restaurant is called Maakit Mooi and run by Owner Madelaine. I fell in lover with the cottages only to find that as an outsider and non original inhabitant of the hamlet, the church wont allow me to live nor buy property in the village as the village is church run......sad reality. Despite this i`ll definitely return to the hamlet again for another walk down the main road and a meal and beverage at Maakit Mooi and this has been such an honour to view the latter and should be on everybodys bucketlist!!
Written 27 May 2021
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AndreWolhuter
Cape Town Central, South Africa249 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We stayed over in Struisbaai for a weekend and too a lazy drive to Elim. The short route is a gravel road, but we took the tar road which is longer but still a pleasurable drive. Arriving at Elim we were met with very friendly and welcoming people.
The little mission town is beautiful and the town square is busy being restored. The people are renowned for the thatching work that they do working all over the province and abroad thatching rooves.
On our way back we did a wine tasting at the Black Oyster Catcher Wine Estate. Wonderful and worthwhile a visit
The little mission town is beautiful and the town square is busy being restored. The people are renowned for the thatching work that they do working all over the province and abroad thatching rooves.
On our way back we did a wine tasting at the Black Oyster Catcher Wine Estate. Wonderful and worthwhile a visit
Written 21 May 2022
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Michael J
London, UK14 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
What a delightful village with friendly local folk but sadly the historical buildings need urgent repair im sure with the correct guidance and funding using local folk to repair these buildings it could be done.
Appatently they get no funding from government which is incredibly sad...lets help this town regain its pride in its history!
Appatently they get no funding from government which is incredibly sad...lets help this town regain its pride in its history!
Written 27 January 2018
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Jill d
Port Elizabeth, South Africa2,417 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This settlement, established by the Moravian Church is a delight on the eye. The huses are strung out along the main road, with the church being the focal point of the village. Most of the cottages are limestoned and the roofs thatched - the uniformity of this style adding to its charm. Near the church is a memorial to freed slves - apparently the only one of its kind in the country.
Written 24 February 2017
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Jacqui B
Wigan, UK292 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We walked down the main street to view the many cute houses and to take picture of the lovely village. The locals we saw seemed to be used to tourists taken photographs of their homes and the village church.
Written 2 November 2018
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Therese F
Paarl, South Africa127 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Visited Elim after many years. Sadly the mission station is very neglected. The museum is closed, wooden watermill no longer works and the iunteresting guide seems to have vanished. It is so important to maintain our heritage. Trying he bilblical garden is a must though
Written 16 June 2018
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Karooblossom
Johannesburg131 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Was so glad we took the opportunity to drive through this town with its history and colourful cottages.
Written 11 February 2017
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Peter F
Hermanus, South Africa481 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
We have been visiting this historic mission village on numerous occasions during the last few years. Over time the access road from Gaansbaai had been tarred and the main road in town was partially even paved. Lots of the small charming houses along the main road have been renovated giving these parts of the town a very well maintained character. However, at the far end of town, the main attractions are the 19th century historic church, water mill and a museum. About 3 years ago we still saw the water mill in action with a group of overseas tourists been shown around by the friendly local guide called Emile. At this stage even a miller's short course was offered. The museum was simple but full of relevant memorabilia. However, when we visited this time, the wheel of the water mill showed severe signs of rot, the thatched roof of the building itself was in dismal condition - rather ironic for a place that prides itself as a centre of the thatching trade. There was also a lot of rubbish strewn around the mill. The museum was closed in spite of the fact that it should have been open according to the sign board in front of it. Another former church building next to the museum was in total state of decay and left totally open without any warning signs or barriers - surely a recipe for disaster should children play in it. Needless to say, there was no sign of the friendly guide Emile any longer. The church still looked well maintained though and this time was packed with people attending the funeral mass of the organist. It is difficult to understand why the local community appears to let their most valuable tourist attractions fall into such disrepair loosing such a valuable source of income.
Written 15 January 2017
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Alison C
Knaphill, UK165 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We stopped off on route to Cape Aghullas. We had a wonder around and loved all the beautifully "old" coloured buildings. It gave you a bit of insight into South African history A well kept secret as my husband only discovered it by reading a couple of guide books. Definitely recommend a short visit. Sadly we didn't have time to explore the vineyeard
Written 12 November 2016
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AntSomersetWest
Somerset West, South Africa184 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
This is an excellent place to visit as there is much to see and this is an aspect of South African history few know about. We felt a bit like intruders initially as we had gone to see a place where people still live, but the curator of the Heritage Centre was warm and welcoming and full of information. There is an entrance fee to the centre where there is a display of the history and the working life of the mission. Many of the so-called Cape Coloureds in the Western Cape come from this mission and there is a list of family names up in the centre. There are plenty of buildings in this quaint little town which will capture your interest - the old water wheel, the school house, the church, and of course the streets of colourful houses.
Written 14 July 2016
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