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…
We have all longed to spend a holiday on a true South African farm and Ganora is an exquisite sheep farm situated in the foothills of the Snow Berg Range. It is also close to Nieu Bethesda and the famous Owl House. The beauty of the Karoo has made this farm a most sought-after and unique wedding venue. The team at Ganora Guest Farm goes out of their way to ensure your wedding will be utterly and completely unforgettable. It…
If you love the idea of staying in a small town jammed packed with an illustrious history, you’ll love all that Bathurst in the Eastern Cape has to offer. The town was founded way back in 1820 and is beautifully situated on the Kowie River. The village or town was named after the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Henry Bathurst, and is known for its fascinating architecture. The area is known for its delicious, juicy pineapples and cattle…
In our fast paced world that has seemingly gone made, people are looking to the wonderful and beautiful Karoo has a means of escape. Where else can you get such a place where you can enjoy such silence and enjoying staying at places where you still get genuine salt of the earth people. Karoo windmills, Karoo churches, the open roads, Karoo architecture, Karoo air and of course the Karoo farm and sheep… the Karoo is a gem that is guaranteed…
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…
