Alkmaar, a Town Near Nelspruit

Coordinates: 30.8330, -25.4490
Updated: 20 Jul 2026

Facebook — The City in Netherlands Which Gave its Name to Alkmaar

A small Community on the Crocodile River, some 18 km from Nelspruit. Named after a city in the Netherlands which is 32 km from Amsterdam, well known for its traditional cheese market which for tourists is a popular Cultural Destination. However the small Town in South Africa is a perfect location for Game-viewing being on the Crocodile River and so near the Kruger National Park. There is also the benefit of being totally isolated from the rest of civilization!

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Alkmaar, a Town Near Nelspruit

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01New Dictionary of South African Names by Peter E Raper

Last updated · 20 Jul 2026

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South African History Online. (2016, September 20). Alkmaar, a Town Near Nelspruit. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/xh/ref/P-0121929

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South African History Online. "Alkmaar, a Town Near Nelspruit." South African History Online. September 20, 2016. https://sahistory.org.za/xh/ref/P-0121929.