About Perdekop

Perdekop, which translates to 'horse hill' in English, is popular for horse riding in the nearby hills.

A visit to Oom Gert Van Der Westhuizen's private Roodedraai Museum, which is one of the largest collections of Anglo-Boer War memorabilia in the country, is highly recommended.

The old school building has been reconstructed into an historic village, complete with a general store, school house, post office and restaurant. His most prized possession is a letter penned by Sir Winston Churchill, which can be found on the shelves in his private museum where thousands of artefacts dating back to well before the Anglo-Boer War can also be explored.

Among his many relics is a stone with which Dingaan’s impis sharpened their spears, medicine bottles and other curiosities dug up from the British concentration camps. It’s an educational trip that marvels both children and adults.


Quick Facts

Province: Mpumalanga
Country: South Africa
Address: Perdekop, 2465, South Africa

Why go?

- Horse riding
- Roodedraai museum
- Old British concentration camps