Welcome to Kai !Garib Municipality
The Kai !Garib municipality wish to welcome you to our beautiful area.
Kai !Garib is situated in the midst of a landscape, characterized by contrasts between semi- desert with plains and wavy hills along the Orangeriver. Not only is the Orangeriver the lifevain of this municipality but also boasts with one of the most beautiful waterfalls namely the Augrabies Falls. Divided into 3 smaller towns this municipality must function across distances. These wide open spaces truly captivates one with its peaceful existance.
The rich cultures of Kai !Garib Municipality include the so called ‘coloureds’ who descend from the original Khoi-khoi and Korannas, the Namas situated in Riemvasmaak and surrounding areas, the Xhosas especially found at Vredesvallei, as well as the White Afrikaners mainly concentrated in the three towns and on commercial farms. All these cultures have adapted to the natural environment and formed traditions significant to them in the fight for survival through the years. These include language, dances, food, oral traditions etc.