Kaaimans River

Kaaimasn River
Kaaimansrivier
Tide coming up the estuary of the Kaaimans River
Map
Kaaimans River is located in South Africa
Kaaimans River
Location of the Kaaimans River mouth
EtymologyNamed kaaiman after leguaan, a species of Monitor Lizard which was formerly found in the river.[1]
Nickname(s)Keeromrivier
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
RegionGarden Route
Physical characteristics
SourceN of George
 • locationOuteniqua Mountains
MouthIndian Ocean
 • location
W of Wilderness, Western Cape
 • coordinates
33°59′52″S 22°33′25″E / 33.99778°S 22.55694°E / -33.99778; 22.55694
 • elevation
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The Kaaimans River (Afrikaans: Kaaimansrivier), also known as Keerom River, is a river in the Western Cape, South Africa. The mouth of the river lies near Wilderness.[2] Further upriver, the Kaaimans River Gorge is popular for hiking and whitewater kayaking.[3]

The nearest large towns are Mossel Bay and George.

  1. ^ Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
  2. ^ Kaaimans River Mouth Wilderness
  3. ^ River Gorge