This town was founded in late 19th Century as a railway junction and was named after the wife of the chief railway engineer of the area Alice Dale, later Slessor. The town is being rejuvenated after a slump caused by the downscaling of the railways in the area and is surrounded by a number of famous Game Reserves Well known for its mohair factory and produces beautiful mohair carpets, curtains and cushions.
Neem 'n begeleide toer in die wildernis in of die sement woud in. Begeleide toere en gekose roetes om te reis en verken. Toer pakkette aangebied deur toer operateurs.