Attractions IN Graaff Reinet
Natural Wonders / National Parks
Camdeboo National Park
Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo of South Africa is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Camdeboo National Park provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as splendid ...
Mountain Passes
Camdeboo Pass
The Camdeboo Pass lies entirely within the Camdeboo National Park, just off the R63 from the Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet. The pass gets little publicity in its own right. It doesn't even make it onto the top billing list of the park, in amongst premier ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Camdeboo Route
The Camdeboo Route is a tourist route through the northerly reaches of the Eastern Cape linking the towns of Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen and Nieu-Bethesda. It is one of six routes through the Karoo. The others include: the Little Karoo Route, the Great ...
Landmarks / National Monuments / Religious
Graaff-Reinet Dutch Reformed Church
You cannot miss Graaff-Reinet's imposing Dutch Reformed Church. Also known as the Grotekerk, the Dutch Reformed Church holds the most imposing position in town, right in the middle of the town's ‘square' (which isn't a ...
Golf Courses
Graaff-Reinet Golf Club
This 9 hole golf course with 18 tee-boxes is situated 5 km outside of the town of Graaff-Reinet on the Aberdeen Road. Facilities at Graaff-Reinet Golf Club include a halfway house, bar, putting green and driving range. The Graaff-Reinet golf club enjoys ...
Botanical Gardens / Uniquely South African
Obesa Cacti Nursery
In the heart of Graaf Reinet lies a totally unexpected surprise in the form of a nursery, which might just as well be called a garden as a wander around will soon divulge. Even the pavement where you park the car gives more than a hint of the display to ...
Cultural / Landmarks
uMasizakhe
uMasizakhe is the township on the edge of Graaff-Reinet, home to the town's Sotho and Xhosa speaking communities. The township's name means 'we built it ourselves' and has a history that hails back to the late 19th ...
Natural Wonders
Valley Of Desolation
The Valley of Desolation is a geological phenomenon; a sheer cliff face, declared a national monument that lies within the Camdeboo National Park - a unique Karoo landscape and ecosystem that surrounds the town of Graaff-Reinett, creating a type of oasis ...
Attractions AROUND Graaff Reinet
Mountain Passes
Bruintjieshoogte Pass
Bruintjieshoogte Pass, in English Brown's Height Pass, lies between the Karoo towns of Pearston and Somerset East on the R63. It offers wonderful views over the Karoo. Whilst not an overly eventful pass, and not dangerous to drive, it is the first ...
Nature Reserves
Fonteinbos Nature Reserve
Deep within the Karoo Heartland, along the Kraai River banks, lies the 1 500 hectares of the Fonteinbos Nature Reserve. This reserve, just outside the small town of Aberdeen, is functional, as its natural spring (Die Oog) supplies the entire town ...
Nature Reserves / National Parks
Mountain Zebra Wilderness Corridor
The valuable grasslands between the Mountain Zebra National Park and the Camdeboo National Park are now formally protected by a partnership between the Wilderness Foundation and SANParks. Known as the Mountain Zebra Wilderness Corridor, the aim ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Antoniesberg Pass
Antoniesberg Pass is a remote, sheer gravel pass that links the Groot River with the northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains.The pass itself is not long, only 5 km, but there are several access roads that combine to make it ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Barker's Nek Pass
Barker's Nek is a beautiful high altitude gravel pass on the R396 just northeast of the little Eastern Cape town of Indwe. Today Indwe is subdued, merely driven through by visitors to the region. But back in 1876 it was almost ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Cradock Four Memorial
The Cradock Four is a garden of remembrance, a memorial in Cradock's Lingelihle township. It consists of four tall concrete pillars, erected to honour four anti-apartheid activists assassinated by the secret police in ...
Mountain Passes
Devil's Bellows Pass
Devil's Bellows Pass is one of the most breathtaking high altitude passes in the area. It heads into the Winterberg range close to Fort Beaufort, and is best driven in a 4x4 vehicle, although MTB riders have not stopped shy of reaching its ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Dorper Wind Farm
Up in the Stormberg Mountains, between Sterkstroom and Molteno in the coldest and windiest part of the Eastern Cape, is the 40 turbine-strong Dorper wind farm. It is an imposing wind farm, one of the biggest in the country, that produces a 100MW boost ...
Mountain Passes
Groot Doringhoek Pass
The Groot Doringhoek (great thorn corner) Pass is considered one of the highest mountain passes in the country, and thus one of its more dangerous roads,. It also makes its way onto a list of roads less travelled ...
Mountain Passes
Indwe Poort
Indwe lies between the Eastern Cape towns of Dordrecht and Elliot, on the R56. It is a tiny town with little going for it other than a beautiful, small Reformed Church. It is named after the river that flows on its eastern perimeter, ...
Nature Reserves
Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve
The Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve is characterised by semi-arid vegetation. This is made up of scrubby bush, cycads, acacias, aloes and stretches of untouched grasslands. This makes for the ideal habitat for a number of different animal species, ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Mountain Zebra National Park
The craggy heights of the Mountain Zebra National Park's Bankberg embrace rolling plains and deep valleys, and has become an entrancing preserve for the Cape mountain zebra. The proclamation of the park in 1937 saved these animals from extinction, and ...
Mountain Passes
Nuwekloof Pass Baviaanskloof
The Nuwekloof Pass functions as an entrance to the Baviaanskloof, its red rock faces linking the western section of the kloof with the Karoo towns of Willowmore and Uniondale. For those who drive the other way, from east to west, the myriad ...
Graaff Reinet as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Aberdeen, Baviaanskloof, Cradock, Dordrecht, Gamtoos Valley, Hofmeyr, Jansenville, Middelburg, Nieu-Bethesda, Queenstown, Tarkastad, Wolwefontein
Staying Overnight
Avondrust Guest House
In the heart of Graaff Reinet, lies Avondrust Guest House. Built in 1911, this Edwardian mansion it is set on a 4000m² estate with a lush garden,...
Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve
In the picturesque Sneeuberg Mountain Range in South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape province, Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve offers a pe...
Aan die Oewer Guesthouse
Aan-die-Oewer offers both B&B (full English breakfast available) and self-catering options with all the essentials. The two family units and five...
Villa Reinet Guest House
Villa Reinet Guest House is the perfect base from which to explore the fascinating area of Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape. Villa Reinet offers...
Camdeboo Cottages
Experience a piece of South Africa's history by staying in one of these cottages which have been declared national monuments. The 19th century Ka...
Dot's Cottage
Dot's Cottage is located on Langfontein Guest Farm, a historical Karoo farm situated in the security-controlled Camdeboo Conservancy just 50km ou...
Lilibet Lodge
Lilibet Lodge provides welcoming, family-oriented accommodation in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. Perfect for a convenient and...
Kransplaas
Kransplaas offers accommodation in the heart of the Great Karoo, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This working farm is located 18 km from the...
Langhuis Graaff-Reinet
Langhuis Graaff Reinet is a stunning guest house. When staying at Langhuis Graaff-Reinet you are in the ideal location for exploring the town of ...
Samara Karoo Reserve
Samara Private Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Here you will find the very inviting Karoo Lodge, offering fabulous acc...
Country Village
Country Village offers affordable and comfortable accommodation in Graaff Reinet. Choose from our five units each offered on a semi self catering...
Die Dorpshuis
Die Dorpshuis offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Graaff-Reinet which has an old-world charm with a beautiful landscape and archite...
Drostdy Hotel
Drostdy Hotel offers superb hotel accommodation in Graaff Reinet. This fabulous area is surrounded by livestock, game farms and is a beautiful an...
Cross Street 7A
Cross Street 7A is a small garden cottage located in the centre of Graaff Reinet. Staying in this property will give you a true feeling of being ...
Somerset Stables
Somerset Stables is perfectly located in the most popular part of town, away from the hustle and bustle, but yet within walking distance to shops...
Rietjiesbos
Rietjiesbos will surprise and delight you. All the rooms are en-suite, air conditioned, offer free WiFi and have private verandas from where they...
12 Parsonage Street
12 Parsonage Street offers Karoo Heartland self catering in a fully restored holiday home. This is one of the oldest and most spacious houses in ...
Abbotsbury Guest Farm
Ideally situated as a stopover between Johannesburg, to and from the South and East coasts of South Africa, Abbotsbury offers luxurious accommoda...
Glen Harry Game Reserve
Glen Harry Game Reserve is for those who wish to take a step back in time to a natural world without the madding crowd, noise, light and air poll...
Profcon Resort
Profcon Resort offers 13 self catering units that are the ideal accommodation for either an overnight stay or a longer holiday in the Karoo town ...
Cypress Cottages
Both cottages are of beautiful early 1800's Cape Dutch style and are under-stately decorated with a highly developed sense of taste for the natur...
6 Parsonage Street
6 Parsonage Street is furnished with classic antique furniture and prints. Staying in this property will give you a feeling of being in old Graaf...
The Whyte House
The Whyte House offers accommodation in Graaff Reinet. This quiet town offers the ideal place for a tranquil getaway within walking distance to m...
Karoo Dome
Karoo Dome offers a one-of-a-kind glamping experience within the secure boundaries of the Camdeboo Conservancy, a serene expanse where time seems...
Morendat House
Morendat House is a restored classic Graaff Reinet building which is located in a quiet street in the horseshoe of town. Guests can enjoy Karoo H...
Garden Cottage
The Garden Cottage can be found on a quiet street in Graaff Reinet just a street away from the shops, museums and restaurants. The cottage sleeps...
Ironstone Cottage
Ironstone Cottage offers Karoo Heartland self catering on the Broederstroom Farm in Graaff Reinet. It is ideal for a tranquil farm stay, with eas...
Willow Slopes
Willow Slopes is set under the majestic Willow Slopes cliffs and is surrounded by rolling green lawns. This is the ideal place to relax when not ...
Samara Manor House
Spanning 28,000 hectares of untouched wilderness, Samara Private Game Reserve offers an extraordinary malaria-free safari experience for wildlife...
Sunbird Farm Cottage
Sunbird Cottage is a gorgeous cottage situated on an organic cattle farm just outside Graaff Reinet and offers self catering accommodation for th...
Letskraal Homestead
Letskraal Homestead offers self-catering accommodation near Graaff Reinet. The farmhouse is over 200 years old and offers its visitors a comforta...
18 Parsonage Street
Situated in the most historic part of Graaff Reinet, 18 Parsonage Street is a charming property that boasts national monument status. The cottage...
1830 Cottage
1830 Cottage is located at Langfontein Guest Farm situated in the security-controlled Camdeboo Nature Reserve just 50km outside Graaff Reinet. 18...
Wild Olive Cottage
The Wild Olive Cottage is a cottage located in a game conservancy on a working cattle farm which is 12km from Graaff Reinet. The cottage provides...
Mount Camdeboo Pods
Mount Camdeboo Pods offer Graaff Reinet accommodation in a secluded part of the Camdeboo Plains. The pods blend seamlessly with the natural lands...
The Townhouse
The Townhouse is located on a peaceful street in Graaff Reinet just a short distance away from the restaurants, shops and museums. The Townhouse ...
River Bend Cottages
River Bend is a historical building and national monument offering accommodation in Graaff Reinet. It is situated in a quiet and leafy residentia...
Cross Street 7
Cross Street 7 is a charming Karoo house in the historic centre of Graaff Reinet. Staying in this property will give you a true feeling of being ...
4 Parsonage Street
Situated in the historical town of Graff Reinet, 4 Parsonage Street offers self catering accommodation for two guests. This is a charming bed-sit...
Hillside Manor
Hillside Manor offers Graaff Reinet accommodation in Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve. The manor has an elevated position against the lower sl...
166 Cradock Street
166 Cradock Street is a large and luxurious classic Karoo house, a national monument. Situated in Graaff Reinet's famous Cradock Street, the hous...
Greystone House
Garden House is located in the old town of Graaff Reinet. This historic house provides accommodation with a quirky style and is situated on a qui...
Roode Bloem House
Roode Bloem Farm House is a quiet and secluded house situated just nine minutes from the centre of Graaff Reinet. This is is a convenient place t...
10 Parsonage Street
10 Parsonage Street is one of the most charming and historically significant of the cottages in Graaff Reinet's Parsonage Street. The cottage has...
Buccara Wildlife Reserve
Buccara Wildlife Reserve is situated outside the town of Graaff-Reinet and offers accommodation in a peaceful coexistence with the land and indig...
16 Parsonage Street
Located in Graaff Reinet, 16 Parsonage Street is a charming Karoo cottage which offers self catering accommodation in the heart of this historic ...
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