What to do and see in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

March 15, 2022 Russell Mellin

Graaff-Reinet is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is the fourth-oldest town in South Africa, after Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Swellendam.
Restaurants in Graaff-Reinet

1. Valley of Desolation

Murraysburg Road Just outside of Graaff-Reinet, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 49 892 3453 http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsec/valley-of-desolation.htm
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4.5 based on 924 reviews

Valley of Desolation

Reviewed By karimaG544VW - Cape Town, South Africa

The greater Karoo in all its glory! Follow a path of numerous species of fragrant fynbos to a wondrous view of the Valley with its bute, jagged rock formations. Graaff Reinet lies in the near distance on the banks of the dry Sundays Riverbed. Spend some time here, it's different and rugged but absolutely pure!

2. The Reinet House

Murray Street P.O.Box 104, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 49 892 3801 [email protected] http://www.graaffreinetmuseums.co.za/
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

The Reinet House

Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

We are very happy to have managed to visit The Reinet House, early in the morning, before our departure. It's a lovely Cape Dutch house with large, high ceiling rooms, filled with history. The house, which is now a museum, was built in the early '80's as a parsonage. Rev. Andre Murray, from Scotland, first lived in it and then, following his death, his son, Charles Murray. We found the museum very informative and definitely recommend a visit. Happy to see the vine Rev. Charles Murrary planted in 1870, still alive and green

3. Dutch Reformed Church, Groot Kerk

Corner of Caledon and Church Streets, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 49 892 2422
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Dutch Reformed Church, Groot Kerk

Reviewed By HeinrichKoen220972 - Durban, South Africa

Great looking church. Walking distance from most B&Bs. Very neat and in the centre of town. Worth visit.

4. GRT Brewery

20 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 61 408 4351 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GRT-Brewery-1285261984833630/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

GRT Brewery

5. Camdeboo National Park

Graaff-Reinet South Africa +27 49 892 3453 http://www.sanparks.org/parks/camdeboo/
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4.0 based on 160 reviews

Camdeboo National Park

Reviewed By kaloussa - Arachova, Greece

This breathtaking site is a short 14 km drive from the town. Any visitor to the Camdeboo National Park will be surprised to discover the diversity of fauna and flora. There are over 220 recorded species of birdlife, 336 plants and 43 mammals. Catch a glimpse of the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, plenty of Kudu, Buffalo, the majestic Black Eagle and the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world.

6. The War Memorial

In front of the Town Hall, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=105&attractions=The+War+Memorial
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

The War Memorial

7. Gideon Scheepers Memorial

2km From the Town On the Murraysburg Road, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=250&attractions=Gideon+Scheepers+Memorial
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Gideon Scheepers Memorial

Reviewed By DeeS932 - Shropshire, United Kingdom

It is easy to pass by the memorial without knowing the history of it. The memorial is part of the complex history of the Boer War & it is worth stopping & reading the citations to gain an insight in to why this is important ....

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