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…
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…
People who know and love the Karoo love the idea of staying in a traditional Karoo house and this is what you get at Aandster, an old Karoo house in Nieu Bethesda complete with an old wood burner in the lounge, It’s a self-catering place and is all you need for an affordable, comfortable overnight stay. You’ll love the setting too of the town as it’s positioned at the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains, fairly close to Graaff-Reinet. What’s on…
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…
Once you’ve discovered Graaff-Reinet, you’ll know why this fascinating town is known 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 the…
The awesome Rooiheuwel Holiday Farm is situated at the foothills of the Nuveld Mountains in the Great Karoo. You could say that the closest town would be Beaufort West. The farm offers its lucky visitors fantastic outdoor activities that will ensure there’s never a dull moment. There are fantastic 4×4 routes, fabulous hiking trails, cycling, horse riding, swimming, mountain bike riding, birding, as well as hunting. This place is also pet-friendly. How awesome it can be to order and enjoy…
Farm 215 is just some 10 – 12km from the sea, located in the hills of the Southern Overberg between Stanford and Cape Agulhas, about 200 km from Cape Town. The luxurious 4 star accommodation offers tranquility and a wonderful sense of space, and nature lovers will be enthralled with everything that this area offers. It is in fact the best place to spot whales. Farm 215 is a haven for threatened fynbos vegetation and for those who love walking…