If you ever have the hankering to delve deeper into South Africas past and enjoy
the unique architecture and examples of the way of life of those who were at the forefront of carving out a place for themselves in what was hundreds of years ago a stern and hostile environment, then one of the places that you should visit if Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape.
Even better still is the number of choices you will have with Graaff-Reinet bed and breakfast accommodations that are as inimitable as the town itself.
This unique example of frontier living has been called the Gem of the Karoo and with its over 200 historical buildings serves as a living monument to life on the frontiers of the Cape. But Graaff-Reinet is not only a slice of living history, from those who want to get more out of their holiday than merely reliving the days and times of yesteryear the area around Graaff-Reinet abounds with both natural beauty and the opportunities for excursions that are slightly off the usual beaten track.
Perhaps one of the greatest joys of the area is in the selection of a Graaff-Reinet bed and breakfast establishment. In order to make your stay truly memorable it is recommended that you take advantage of the towns reputation for friendliness.
One of the easiest ways of doing this is to book yourself and your family into a Graaff-Reinet bed and breakfast. Your stay at a bed and breakfast will be made more pleasant through the advice of the family members who run many of these establishments. They will offer advice of the best places to enjoy the cuisine of the area, as well as the other excursions that can be enjoyed. Graaff-Reinet is part of the Camdeboo Conservancy and this area is renowned for the richness of its wildlife, especially its birdlife, including the magnificent Black Eagle.
Whilst at your Graaff-Reinet bed and breakfast, you will be able to indulge in the great outdoors as the Graaff-Reinet area offers excellent fly fishing for trout in crystal clear rivers streams and lakes, fossil hunting excursions and Anglo Boer War tours to name only a few. This is truly an area that has something for everyone.