The Voortrekker Monument is a massive granite monument honoring the Great Trek of the Boers (1835-1854) into the interior of South Africa. Standing 40 meters tall, it houses the world's largest marble frieze depicting scenes from the trek. On December 16th at noon, a ray of sunlight falls through an opening in the dome onto the cenotaph inscribed 'Ons vir jou Suid-Afrika' (We for thee South Africa). The complex includes a museum and nature reserve with hiking trails.
Parking R20. Elevator available to upper floors
December 16th at noon for the special sunlight phenomenon. Early morning for fewer crowds. Allow 2-3 hours for the full experience including museum.
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On December 16th each year (Day of Reconciliation in South Africa) at exactly noon, a ray of sunlight falls through an opening at the top of the dome and illuminates the inscription on the cenotaph on the lower floor.
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