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Jansenville
Skip Jansenville unless you are driving the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Graaff-Reinet and want a 30-min stop for the fort and church, or a night on a game farm.
Jansenville is a small Karoo town of 5,600 people, founded in 1855 on the Sundays River. It is the world's biggest mohair-producing region and a quiet base for game farms near Addo Elephant National Park. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- ZAR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights)
- Airports
- PLZ · GRJ
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- South Africa ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Department of Home Affairs or a South African mission before booking; exemptions depend on nationality, and the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is optional for most visa-exempt visitors in 2026.
- South Africa ↗Travelling with children: accompanied foreign children no longer need a birth certificate, but unaccompanied minors, South African children and some passports that omit parents' names still do; check with Home Affairs and your airline before you fly.
- South Africa ↗Driving is on the left. If your licence is not in English or has no photo, get an International Driving Permit before you travel; rental companies also check it.
- South Africa ↗National park gates open and close at fixed times; you must be inside your camp before the gate closes, and speed limits in parks are enforced.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jansenville112 ▾
- Mobile emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jansenville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the South African rand (ZAR, R), about 17–18 per US$ in 2026 (check).South Africa-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom and MTN have the best coverage; Cell C and Telkom are cheaper.South Africa-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities and towns; in some municipalities with failing infrastructure, ask your host.South Africa-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant: 10–15%; check if a service charge is added for large groups.South Africa-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/M/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Africa-wide
- SafetyJansenville is a quiet Karoo town with low crime.
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- RestroomsClean Western toilets at fuel stations (Engen, Shell, Ultra City), malls and park camps.South Africa-wide
- Emergency numbers112 Mobile emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open daily in cities; small towns close Sunday afternoon.South Africa-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPLZ Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) (About 167 km (104 mi) south-east on the R75; 1 h 45 min drive).PLZ Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) (About 104 mi (167 km) south-east on the R75; 1 h 45 min drive).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeR20–35
- BeerBeer (bottle)R20–30
- Budget bedGame farm self-catering cottage, a night, per roomR 800
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomR 800
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomR 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R 500 · Mid R 900 · High R 1,800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PLZ Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) (About 167 km (104 mi) south-east on the R75; 1 h 45 min drive) · GRJ George (About 230 km (143 mi) south-west; 2 h 30 min drive)PLZ Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) (About 104 mi (167 km) south-east on the R75; 1 h 45 min drive) · GRJ George (About 143 mi (230 km) south-west; 2 h 30 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jun (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jansenville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For game farms and Addo you need a car; the R75 is the main route.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
R75 south about 80 km (50 mi), then R335 east; 1 h 15 minR75 south about 50 mi (80 km), then R335 east; 1 h 15 min
Malaria-free Big Five park; enter at the main gate near Addo town.
Door to door: 1 h
R75 north, about 84 km (52 mi); 1 hR75 north, about 52 mi (84 km); 1 h
Historic town with the Valley of Desolation; a full day trip.
Door to door: 2 h
R75 south to Patensie, then gravel road; about 2 h
4x4 required for the pass; check road conditions before going.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few B&Bs and guesthouses; walkable to the church and museum.
Game farms outside town
Self-catering lodges and hunting concessions; you need your own car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R400–700 excl. bed
- Mid
- R700–1,200 excl. bed
- High
- R1,200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × R 800 | R 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R 900 | R 1,800 |
| Addo Elephant Park entry per person2 × R 400 · check | R 800 |
| Meal at a local restaurant2 × R 150 | R 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R 370 |
| Trip total≈ R 2,035 per person per day, bed included | R 4,070≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in South African rand; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | R20–35 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | R100–200 |
| Beer (bottle) | R20–30 |
| Petrol (1 litre) | R22–25 (check) |
| Guesthouse double room | R500–1,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No petrol station in town? Check before you arrive; fill up in Graaff-Reinet or Port Elizabeth.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water.
- Game farms often require advance booking for accommodation or activities.
Emergency numbers
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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Na hierdie adres, assebliefTo this address, please
Emergency
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port Elizabeth → Jansenville (R75): about 167 km (104 mi), 1 h 45 minabout 104 mi (167 km), 1 h 45 min
- Graaff-Reinet → Jansenville (R75): about 84 km (52 mi), 1 habout 52 mi (84 km), 1 h
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dankie — Thank you (dahn-kee)
- Hoeveel? — How much? (hoo-feel)
- Waar is die toilet? — Where is the toilet? (vahr is dee toy-let)
Afrikaans is widely spoken; English is understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jansenville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (very hot), Jul–Aug (cold nights) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Jansenville Fort, Sid Fourie House and the Dutch Reformed Church with opening hours and entry fees.
- Game farm listings with contact details and rates.
- R75 road condition alerts and fuel stop verification.
Sources
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