Graaff Reinet

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By: Jorrit van den Burg

Graaff-Reinet is the fourth oldest town in South Africa after Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam and is situated in the Eastern Cape province. Although it was founded by the VOC (Dutch East Indian Company) in 1786, the name was chosen by the then governor of the Cape Colony, Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff and his wife whose maiden name was "Raynet".

Today, Graaff-Reinet has a population of over 80,000 people and is a flourishing market for agricultural produce. The district is noted for its mohair industry, sheep and ostrich farming.

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Owl House

The Owl House used to belong to Helen Martin's who used to live there. She passed away and now her home has been opened to the public to view the way she used to live. Her garden is filled with cement statues she had her gardenboy make for her, years ago. He used beer bottles etc to be part of th... [ read more... ]

Valley Of Desolation

Graaff-Reinet is well remembered for the Valley of Desolation. The sheer cliff face is a geological phenomenon that is situated in the Camdeboo National Park. This 19 500 ha reserve surrounds the 200 year-old town of Graaff-Reinet. The Valley of Desolation is the product of volcanic and erosive fo... [ read more... ]

Camdeboo National Park

Camdeboo near Graaf-Reinet was declared a National Park in 2005. It boasts a large diversity of fauna and flora, even to the extent that is possesses six species of animals that are not found in the Kruger National Park. These species are : Springbok Gemsbok Black Wilderbeest Red Hartebeest Berg K... [ read more... ]

Compassberg

Compassberg is the second highest peak in the Eastern Cape and hiking up this mountain has become very popular... [ read more... ]

Accommodation in Graaff Reinet

Profcon Country Cottages

Profcon Resort offers a full array of services for any type of function or just for a relaxing holiday in the Karoo. Profcon offers 13 great self-catering units available for the perfect holiday stay. All units are air-conditioned and range from 1 bedroom en-suite rooms to 3 bedroom family cottage... [ read more... ]

Aan Die Oewer Guest House

At Aan die Oewer Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Graaff-Reinet, we have created a haven for the travel-weary soul. Situated in the quietest part of Graaff Reinet, this affordable B&B Guesthouse in Graaff-Reinet takes pride in providing comfort and a sense of well-being. ... [ read more... ]

Stemar Self Catering Guest House

No other accommodation in Graaff-Reinet offers you as much comfort and “home away from home” feeling, as this guest house does. ... [ read more... ]

Andries Stockenström Guesthouse

Situated in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, Andries Stockenstrom Guesthouse and gordon's restaurant, owned and run by Gordon & Rose Wright, is one of the culinary oases of South Africa. Slow Karoo food is a passion here and the dinners are legendary, in fact, food is the very being and soul of this gues... [ read more... ]

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