Hanover is a small town in the Northern Cape Province. Named after Hanover in Germany, this town was established in 1854.
Much of the farming in the area is with Merino sheep.
The country’s first observatory once stood proud at the top of Trappieskop, however it has been moved and is now part of the observatory at Sutherland.
TIP: Another N1 town, but smaller than Colesberg, so not everything will necessarily be 24-hour service. The garages on the N1 will be though, so at least water refills should be possible.