Elim was founded by Moravian missionaries in 1824 and the entire village is a National Monument.
It has several beautiful buildings dating back to the early 1800’s and a church clock that is well over 200 years old…and works!
The community, still mainly Moravian, consists of farmers, farm workers and artisans. The Elim thatchers are particularly renowned for their craftsmanship and the area has become renowned for the cultivation of vineyards and the export of fynbos.
Camp at Die Dam resort or stay in one of the self-catering cottages nearby; go wine tasting; hiking; or see if you can find the Protea Pudens that is unique to Geelkop Nature Reserve.