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Klaarstroom meaning “clear stream” was established in 1874, about the time this farm was cut to its
present size. Farmers were transporting their wool from the Karoo to the small harbour in Mossel
Bay.
Water is a scarce commodity in the Karoo and the farmers washed their wool at Klaarstroom.
The wool washing facilities established by a Canadian, P.J. Allport, has long since disappeared.
Meiringspoort was the first road to link the Central Karoo and the Coast. It was constructed during 1856 to 1858. Flooding of this road was normal. In 1998, the complete road was washed away and a new road was constructed at a cost of approximately R70m. All the drifts across the river have very unique names like Ontploffingsdrif (Explosion drift), Spookdrif (Ghost drift), Pereboomdrif (Pear tree drift) and many more.
A visit to Meiringspoort is a must to all visitors to this area.
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El Yolo One is close to the following places of interest:
Meiringspoort 30km.
The poort is a piece of heaven and a must to all visitors.
Klaarstroom 23km.
This little town is part of our heritage. The post office, butchery,  shop, bottlestore owner and
local engineering shop is owned by the same person.
Cango caves 100km. This world heritage site and caves are absolutely unique in its kind.
Swartberg pass 60km towards Prince Albert or 100km towards Oudtshoorn side.
This is a dirt road pass and takes one back into history.
It is specially awesome when there is snow on the mountains.
The Hell.
This is a very small village with a unique history.
The road to the Hell runs from the Swartberg pass.
Willowmore 66km.
This tiny Karoo village will take you back in time.
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