Tucked away between the mountains, just 15 minutes outside Pearston, and an hour from Graaff-Reinet.
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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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079 141 9202 or 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...
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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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KAROO RANCHING is a family run business that operates from a number of working cattle and horse ranches in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. KAROO RANCHING is currently headed up by, sixth generation rancher, Julie Hobson. WHAT WE OFFER KAROO RANCHING SHOP CATTLE DRIVES Every year, a limited number of cattle drives are…
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The oldest original church building in use is St James’ Church situated in Somerset Street. The original church consisting of the present nave was built and consecrated on the 29 October 1850. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1868 and consecrated in 1870 whilst the entrance porch was added in 1874. The interior fittings…
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049 892 2099 In many a heart there is the longing to discover a place known only to a lucky few.
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In 1871 the foundation stone of the Trinity Church on the corner of Caledon and Bourke Streets was laid and on the 15 September 1875 the official opening of the church took place. In 1894 it was necessary to enlarge the building and at the same time the school room was built and named the…
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The present day Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Bourke Street, between Somerset and Middle Streets, was consecrated on the 23rd April 1957 and the High Altar on the 24th April 1957. First class relics of St Pius X and St Maria Goretti are buried in the alter. It would appear that there…
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