Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo and for good reason, after all it lies on the curve of the Sundays River and its that beautiful 1886 Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town which attracts travellers like a beacon to the town. But that isn’t all and visitors to the town are in for a treat with all that’s offered here. The good restaurants, monuments, museums and nature reserves will have you wishing you…
Most of us live in large cities; worse, many of us have children who don’t know anything about farm life. Miss out on nature, and something important is missing from your life. Avoca River Cabins offers a wonderful farm getaway on their fully operational citrus farm. Staying here is guaranteed to breathe new life into you and make you wish you could make this your permanent home. Avoca River Cabins offer many different types of accommodation on their farm, from…
Middelburg is a town in the Eastern Cape and Steynsburg is another small town surrounded by mountains and well situated in sheep farming territory. Steynsburg is a vibrant Karoo town and its not surprising that many properties are being snapped up by people who want to own property in the Karoo and enjoy all the benefits of country living. Between Middelburg and Steynsburg is Hillston Farm, a wonderful place to experience true Karoo hospitality from salt-of-the-earth people. This is a…
Once you arrive at Trymore Cottage, a sumptuous tea awaits you and then you can go on a tour of the farm’s fossil collection. It’s difficult to say which time of the year is best to visit Wellwood Farm, but one thing is for sure, nature has got some wonderful surprises for you whenever you’re there. The Merino stud farm itself is a true South African Karoo farm, which is 30km north of Graaff Reinet. It is an ideal stop-over…
