Yoga with Ine

Yoga classes with Ine. Tuesdays and Fridays 08H00 to 09H00. R350 per month. Contact Ine on 072 968 0609 St. James Church Hall, Somerset Street, Graaff-Reinet.

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Wolvekloof Karoo

082 406 3365 Nestled on the slopes of the majestic Nardousberg, an hour's drive outside Graaff­ Reinet, Wolvekloof Karoo offers a tranquil escape on the 3 200-ha game farm. Our self­ catering cottages provide breathtaking views of the Sneeuberg Mountains, while the vast landscape offers the opportunity to explore with hiking, mountain biking and trail running through the Great Karoo.

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Rocco Torro

 082 778 0204 For those interested in TEQUILA and how South Africa is putting itself on the world tequila map, Rocco Torro has completed construction of its very own Agave distillery in the heart of the Great Karoo, on the southern tip of Africa. This initiative is a vital step in their quest to produce a world class Agave Spirit...

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Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre

 087 093 6135 Get ready to journey back in time! The world-famous Rubidge Fossil Collection, gathered right here in the Karoo nearly a century ago, is on display at Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre. The Karoo is a giant storybook of the past, holding the longest fossil timeline in the world! It was home to incredible creatures that lived...

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Huguenot Monument

In 1988 South Africa celebrated the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the French Huguenots in the country. To mark this occasion a small monument in the form of a pyramid was erected in Church Square, behind the Town Hall in Graaff Reinet. The French Consular representative in South Africa, Gerald Perrolet, unveiled the monument…

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John Rupert Theatre

The actual date this building was built is unknown. The design is of a straight-sided gable with a small belfry at the apex within an ochre façade with long and short work round the semi-circular topped door and flanking windows, the large rose windows and along the corners and gable edge. The building was known…

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Independent Colony Plaque

The Drostdy at Graaff-Reinet was established in response to petitions from the Boers of the region. The satisfaction that this provided was short-lived. The attitude of the officials of the Dutch East India Company antagonised the Boers who resented being oppressed. Their desire was to be independent of the authorities at Cape Town, thus 6…

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Africology Spa – Drostdy Hotel

At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to using only the finest natural, eco-friendly products, ensuring that each visit to our spa not only rejuvenates your spirit but also honours the planet. Inspired by the rich heritage of Africa, our carefully curated selection of treatments is designed to transport you on a sensory…

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Camdeboo Heroes Monument

This 3.4m x 2.35m granite monument, featuring shades of red, black, and gray, was erected in 2005. It commemorates 77 activists from the Camdeboo region who resisted institutionalized segregation and fought for equality in South Africa. It also serves as an example of the evolving multicultural representation in post-apartheid South African heritage, celebrating individuals and…

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