Graaff-Reinet Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
About Graaff-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet was established in 1786 and is the 4th oldest town inSouth Africaand the oldest town in the Eastern Cape Province. It was established to bring law & order, religion and education to the many Dutch farmers on the Eastern Frontier. It was named after the then Dutch East Indian Company Governor of the Cape, Cornelius Jacob van der Graaff, and his wife Cornelia, whose maiden name was Reinet. The town is renowned for its architectural heritage and at 220 sites, has more national monuments than any other town in South Africa. It was once one of the largest centres in the Cape Colony, as it was on the direct route to the minefields of the interior. Today it still functions as an important farming centre with the raising of Merino sheep, Angora goats, ostriches and game being the mai
Top Attractions in Graaff-Reinet
Explore the best things to see and do in Graaff-Reinet:
- ★Dutch Reformed Church
- ★Hester Rupert Art Museum
- ★Hugenot National Heritage Site
- ★Jan Rupert Centre
- ★Nqweba Dam
- ★Old Jail
- ★Old Library Museum
- ★Pyramid
Where to Eat in Graaff-Reinet
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gordon's Restaurant
Where to Stay in Graaff-Reinet
- 🏨Andries Stockenstrom Guesthouse
- 🏨Buitenverwagten B&B & Health Hydro
- 🏨Camdeboo Cottages
- 🏨Cypress Cottages
- 🏨De Erf Manor House
- 🏨Karoopark Guest House - 3 star graded
Graaff-Reinet Travel Guide Sections
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