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…
Graaff Reinet is a Karoo town that many travellers use to stop over in on their way to the coast. It’s known as the “Gem of the Karoo,” and offers the perfect break for people to eat, fill their vehicles up with petrol, and head on down to their coastal destinations. De Graaff Manor is located in the town and offers relaxed accommodation for leisure and business travellers. Contact Details: 100 Cradock StreetGraaff-ReinetEastern CapeSouth Africa If you would like more…
Graaff-Reinet is a beautiful town in the Eastern Cape Province, and travellers to the town are always fascinated by the magnificent Dutch Reformed Church in the middle of the town which serves as a beacon, directing motorists on their way to coastal destinations. Many make Graaff Reinet their stop over place to break their journey into two days, and end up staying far longer. This is because this lovely Karoo town, one of the oldest in South Africa, has so…
Once you’ve discovered Graaff Reinet, you’ll know why this fascinating town is know as the ‘gem of the Karoo’. Lying peacefully along the Sundays River, this town, established in 1786, is one of South Africa’s oldest towns and anyone interested in old architecture will love the interesting old architecture and some of the history attached to it. The town is famous for is majestic 1886 Dutch Reformed Church and has many provincial heritage sites in it as well. Apart from…
Wouldn’t you love to stay in a national monument? You can do exactly that at Villa Reinet Guest House in lovely Graaff Reinet. There is so much to see and do in this area, that many travellers plan on overnighting en-route down to Cape Town, and end up staying on for a few extra more days. A visit to the Camdeboo National Park with the Valley of Desolation is high on the list of must-sees in this area. Villa Reinet…
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…
