| Kaaimans River Kaaimansrivier | |
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 Tide coming up the estuary of the Kaaimans River | |
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  Location of the Kaaimans River mouth | |
| Etymology | Named kaaiman after leguaan, a species of Monitor Lizard which was formerly found in the river.[1] |
| Nickname(s) | Keeromrivier |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Region | Garden Route |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | N of George |
| • location | Outeniqua Mountains |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | W of Wilderness, Western Cape |
• coordinates | 33°59′52″S 22°33′25″E / 33.99778°S 22.55694°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
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.
- ^ Dictionary of Southern African Place Names
- ^ "Kaaimans River Mouth Wilderness". Archived from the original on 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2012-04-11.
- ^ River Gorge