Graaff-Reinet Tourism

Graaff-Reinet Tourism Graaff-Reinet Tourism is the official tourism organization for Graaff-Reinet and the surrounding area

๐ŸŽถ ๐—ž๐—ข๐—ข๐—ฆ ๐—ž๐—ข๐— ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐—”๐—™๐—™-๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ง ๐ŸŽถOne of South Africaโ€™s most beloved singer-songwriters is heading to the Karoo!Join...
23/06/2026

๐ŸŽถ ๐—ž๐—ข๐—ข๐—ฆ ๐—ž๐—ข๐— ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐—”๐—™๐—™-๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ง ๐ŸŽถ

One of South Africaโ€™s most beloved singer-songwriters is heading to the Karoo!
Join Koos Kombuis for an unforgettable evening of music, stories and timeless songs at the John Rupert Theatre on 28 August 2026 at 18:30.

Whether you've been a fan for years or simply love great live music, this is a show not to be missed.

๐Ÿ“ John Rupert Theatre, Graaff-Reinet
๐Ÿ“… 28 August 2026
๐Ÿ•ก 18:30
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets: R200
๐ŸŽซ Available from the Graaff-Reinet Tourism Office, 17 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet.

Get your tickets early and enjoy a memorable night with a true South African music legend.

๐‘จ ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’†๐’˜ ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’—๐’๐’–๐’“ Few lunch spots in Graaff-Reinet can rival this view.From the garden at The Coldstream Restaurant, the ...
23/06/2026

๐‘จ ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’†๐’˜ ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’—๐’๐’–๐’“

Few lunch spots in Graaff-Reinet can rival this view.
From the garden at The Coldstream Restaurant, the magnificent Groot Kerk rises above the trees, a timeless reminder of the townโ€™s rich history and architectural beauty. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast, a long lunch with friends, or simply soaking up the Karoo sunshine, it's one of those scenes that makes you pause for a moment and appreciate where you are.

Graaff-Reinet is full of unexpected viewpoints and hidden gems, and this is certainly one of them.
Have you enjoyed a meal at The Coldstream with the Groot Kerk as your backdrop?

The Coldstream Restaurant

Entries are open for Tri The Karoo!
23/06/2026

Entries are open for Tri The Karoo!

๐ŸŒฟ ๐—˜๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฑโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ Just 16km from Graaff-Reinet, tucked away among the rugged beauty of the Karoo, yo...
22/06/2026

๐ŸŒฟ ๐—˜๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฑโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ

Just 16km from Graaff-Reinet, tucked away among the rugged beauty of the Karoo, you'll find a peaceful retreat where wide-open spaces, wildlife and mountain views take centre stage.

๐Ÿ“ Shepherdโ€™s Tree Cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation for families or small groups, with two en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, open-plan living area, air-conditioning, and a spacious stoep and braai area overlooking the surrounding landscape. Wake up to birdsong, watch game wander past, and enjoy the tranquillity of life on a private game farm.
๐Ÿฅพ Nature lovers can explore the farm on foot, enjoy birdwatching, or venture out on a 4x4 drive through the spectacular Karoo scenery.

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Looking for something a little more adventurous? Leopards Den Campsite is a hidden gem nestled in a secluded valley within the Camdeboo mountains. Offering complete privacy, the site features a level camping area, braai facilities, a boma, flush toilet, shower, and a unique elevated deck perfect for soaking up the views and star-filled Karoo skies.

Whether you're planning a family getaway, a weekend in nature, or a camping adventure far from the crowds, Shepherd's Tree offers an unforgettable Karoo experience.

๐Ÿ“ 16km from Graaff-Reinet on the R75 (Jansenville/Gqeberha road)
๐Ÿ“ž 072 793 5359
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐Ÿ’š Happy Fatherโ€™s Day from Graaff-Reinet Tourism! Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and father fi...
21/06/2026

๐Ÿ’š Happy Fatherโ€™s Day from Graaff-Reinet Tourism!

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and father figures who guide us, support us and help us find our way through life.
Much like the roads that lead to Graaff-Reinet, every journey is made a little easier with someone showing the way. Whether it's sharing stories around a braai, teaching lifeโ€™s lessons on a Karoo adventure, or creating memories on family road trips, dads have a special way of turning moments into lifelong memories.

Happy Fatherโ€™s Day to all the incredible dads out there. May your day be filled with family, laughter and a little Karoo magic. ๐Ÿ’š

Good Morning from Graaff-Reinet!Visit www.graaffreinet.co.za for information on activities, accommodation and restaurant...
20/06/2026

Good Morning from Graaff-Reinet!

Visit www.graaffreinet.co.za for information on activities, accommodation and restaurants.

๐Ÿ“ท

๐Ÿ›๏ธ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ-๐‘๐ž๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”Graaff-Reinet's rich history, remarkable architecture and un...
19/06/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ ๐†๐ซ๐š๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ-๐‘๐ž๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

Graaff-Reinet's rich history, remarkable architecture and unique Karoo heritage will take centre stage this November as the town hosts the ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š (๐‡๐€๐’๐€), presented by the Graaff-Reinet Heritage Society.

From ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ to ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, delegates and heritage enthusiasts from across the country will gather in the Karoo for three days of presentations, guided tours, discussions and unforgettable local experiences.

The programme explores the stories, people and places that have shaped Graaff-Reinet and the wider Karoo, with topics ranging from architecture, religion and art to palaeontology, geology and the Anglo-Boer War. Delegates will also enjoy guided museum visits, township tours, a gala dinner, and a special excursion to the Valley of Desolation and Karoo Origins.

This is more than a conference - it's an opportunity to experience one of South Africa's most historic towns through the eyes of the people who preserve and celebrate its heritage every day.
Whether you're passionate about history, architecture, culture, conservation or simply love discovering the stories behind remarkable places, this promises to be a memorable event in the heart of the Karoo.

๐Ÿ“… 11 - 13 November 2026
๐Ÿ“ Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape
The Graaff-Reinet Museum

โ„น๏ธ For more information:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ WhatsApp: 064 619 1200

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ? ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ž๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž.Graaff-Reinet isn't just a stop along the way - it's a destination worth slowing ...
19/06/2026

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ? ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ž๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž.

Graaff-Reinet isn't just a stop along the way - it's a destination worth slowing down for. Spend your morning wandering through one of South Africa's most historic towns, exploring museums, galleries, beautiful heritage buildings and charming Karoo streets. Then discover local shops, enjoy great coffee, and soak up the relaxed pace of life that makes Graaff-Reinet so special.

Head out to the spectacular Valley of Desolation, where towering dolerite cliffs rise above the vast Camdeboo landscape. Stay for the sunset - it's one of the most iconic views in the Karoo. Nature lovers can explore the Camdeboo National Park with its hiking trails, birdlife, wildlife viewing, mountain biking routes and wide-open spaces.

And when the day is done? Settle in for a delicious Karoo meal, enjoy the star-filled night sky, and wake up ready to discover even more.

From history and culture to nature, food, adventure and unforgettable scenery, Graaff-Reinet has more than enough reasons to turn a quick visit into a long weekend or longer.

๐Ÿ“ Stay a little longer. Explore a little deeper. Experience the Gem of the Karoo.

Visit www.graaffreinet.co.za for information on activities, accommodation and restaurants.

๐Ÿ“ท Juane Viljoen Photography

Sunrise over the dam in Graaff-Reinet!๐Ÿ“ท Kirsti-hanna Luscombe Visit www.graaffreinet.co.za for information on activities...
18/06/2026

Sunrise over the dam in Graaff-Reinet!

๐Ÿ“ท Kirsti-hanna Luscombe

Visit www.graaffreinet.co.za for information on activities, accommodation and restaurants.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ A LITTLE TREASURE HUNT IN THE HEART OF GRAAFF-REINETLooking for something unique to take home from your Karoo adventu...
17/06/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ A LITTLE TREASURE HUNT IN THE HEART OF GRAAFF-REINET

Looking for something unique to take home from your Karoo adventure? Make time for a visit to Karoo Kurios, a colourful and fascinating shop filled with handcrafted treasures, African-inspired dรฉcor, beautiful beadwork, woven baskets, gifts and one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Whether you're searching for the perfect souvenir, a special gift, or simply love discovering interesting places, Karoo Kurios is well worth a browse. Every shelf is packed with creativity, craftsmanship and stories waiting to be discovered.

๐Ÿ“ 8 Muller Street, Graaff-Reinet
๐Ÿ“ž 082 909 4073
๐Ÿ•’ Monday - Saturday | 09h00 - 16h00
Karoo Kurios

Next time you're exploring Graaff-Reinet's historic streets, pop into Karoo Kurios and see what treasures you uncover.

Address

17 Church Street
Graaff-Reinet
6280

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27498924248

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