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Wednesday, 22nd July 2020Camdeboo National Park Closed 23 & 24 July 2020
The Camdeboo National Park, including the Valley of Desolation, will be closed Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 July 2020 and will re-open for visitors...![WE ARE OPEN]()
Wednesday, 17th June 2020WE ARE OPEN
The Graaff-Reinet Tourism Office is open from today, the 17th of June 2020, onward. Our office hours are: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 - 14:00 until...![Press Release - Stoep Tasting 2020]()
Friday, 1st May 2020Press Release - Stoep Tasting 2020
Postponement of Stoep Tasting 2020 in light of Covid-19.![New COVID-19 regulations to apply to all .za websites]()
Friday, 27th March 2020New COVID-19 regulations to apply to all .za websites
The Department of Communications and digital technologies has approved new directions relating to South African broadcasters, ISPs and websites as...![Temporary Closure Notice]()
Thursday, 26th March 2020Temporary Closure Notice
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Graaff-Reinet Community Tourism Organization will be closed from Wednesday 25 March 2020 as stipulated by our...![Social Impact Arts Prize 2020 Graaff-Reinet]()
Wednesday, 26th February 2020Social Impact Arts Prize 2020 Graaff-Reinet
A small town in the Karoo is celebrating simple ideas that have huge social impact!![The Nqweba Dam, Graaff-Reinet has WATER again]()
Monday, 10th February 2020The Nqweba Dam, Graaff-Reinet has WATER again
After the severe drought, water has recently started flowing into the Nqweba Dam, Graaff-Reinet![The First Lion Cubs Born at Samara Private Game Reserve in Almost 200 Years]()
Friday, 20th December 2019The First Lion Cubs Born at Samara Private Game Reserve in Almost 200 Years
The First Lion Cubs were recently born at Samara Private Game Reserve in the Karoo, the first in almost 200 Years![Karoo Drought Travel Tips]()
Wednesday, 18th December 2019Karoo Drought Travel Tips
Don’t think for one moment that we’ve closed up shop here in the Karoo. Quite the opposite. This is probably the best time to travel through our...![Graaff-Reinet DOES HAVE Water]()
Tuesday, 3rd December 2019Graaff-Reinet DOES HAVE Water
PLEASE NOTE: Graaff-Reinet DOES HAVE Water![12 Things To Do in Graaff-Reinet by Roxanne Reid]()
Monday, 2nd December 201912 Things To Do in Graaff-Reinet by Roxanne Reid
12 Things To Do in Graaff-Reinet, by Roxanne Reid![The Drostdy Hotel Goes "Upmarket" Pet-Friendly Soon]()
Friday, 8th November 2019The Drostdy Hotel Goes "Upmarket" Pet-Friendly Soon
EXCITING NEWS | The Drostdy Hotel will be opening four dog-friendly rooms very soon to make travelling with your four-legged companion easy &...![Exhibition Opening At Jan Rupert Art Centre,Wednesday 18 September 2019, 18h00 for 18h30]()
Monday, 16th September 2019Exhibition Opening At Jan Rupert Art Centre,Wednesday 18 September 2019, 18h00 for 18h30
The Jan Rupert Art Centre tips its hat to the SA Masters with a new exhibition of 20th century prints, paintings, and sculptures, a fitting way to...![Mount Camdeboo Conservation in Action]()
Thursday, 12th September 2019Mount Camdeboo Conservation in Action
Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve embarks on dehorning its rhinos to combat the impact of poaching #conservationinaction![SA National Parks Week]()
Wednesday, 4th September 2019SA National Parks Week
Free Access for a Week: 8 to 15 September 2019.![WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: Facebook Competition-Win with Graaff-Reinet Tourism]()
Wednesday, 28th August 2019WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: Facebook Competition-Win with Graaff-Reinet Tourism
AND THE WINNERS ARE.....![Tequila Masterclasses, Graaff-Reinet]()
Friday, 26th July 2019Tequila Masterclasses, Graaff-Reinet
Have you ever wondered what those spikey blue cactus plants you see around Graaff-Reinet are?![Brown Hyena Sightings in Camdeboo National Park]()
Friday, 26th July 2019Brown Hyena Sightings in Camdeboo National Park
Camera traps have revealed the first photographic evidence of the near-threatened brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) in Camdeboo National Park outside...![Enter our COMPETITION and win one of 13 x Fabulous Prizes]()
Tuesday, 16th July 2019Enter our COMPETITION and win one of 13 x Fabulous Prizes
Enter our COMPETITION and win one of 13 x Fabulous Prizes![World Luxury Spa Awards Winner in the heart of Graaff-Reinet]()
Wednesday, 10th July 2019World Luxury Spa Awards Winner in the heart of Graaff-Reinet
World Luxury Spa Awards Winner in the heart of Graaff-Reinet. Africology Spa at The Drostdy Hotel![Stoep Tasting 2019 Graaff-Reinet]()
Friday, 7th June 2019Stoep Tasting 2019 Graaff-Reinet
Stoep Tasting 2019-The Best Stoep Tasting Festival to date![Country Life May 2019]()
Friday, 26th April 2019Country Life May 2019
I say Tequila, You say Agave.....![Graaff-Reinet's Mountain Drive Parkrun-A BIG Hit with all!!!]()
Wednesday, 24th April 2019Graaff-Reinet's Mountain Drive Parkrun-A BIG Hit with all!!!
The Moutain Drive Parkrun in Graaff-Reinet is an AWESOME experience enjoyed by both young and old, and even some four-legged friends![WEG Tydskrif-March 2019]()
Wednesday, 27th March 2019WEG Tydskrif-March 2019
A BIG thank you to Jac Kritzinger and WEG tydskrif for your AWESOME article on our beautiful Graaff-Reinet in your March 2019 Issue.![Graaff-Reinet-TOWN of the MONTH-Country Life February 2019 issue]()
Monday, 28th January 2019Graaff-Reinet-TOWN of the MONTH-Country Life February 2019 issue
Awesome article on Graaff-Reinet as featured under "Town of the Month" in Country Life's February 2019 issue.![Samara Private Game Reserve-Country Life February 2019 Issue]()
Monday, 28th January 2019Samara Private Game Reserve-Country Life February 2019 Issue
Congratulations to Samara Private Game Reserve, a proud member of the Graaff-Reinet Community Tourism Organization, featured under Romantic Stays in...![Samara-Local residents Big Five game drive special]()
Tuesday, 15th January 2019Samara-Local residents Big Five game drive special
To celebrate Samara’s new Big Five status, the reserve is offering local residents a game drive special on selected dates. Come and experience what...![Bushman Heritage Museum, Nieu-Bethesda]()
Thursday, 27th December 2018Bushman Heritage Museum, Nieu-Bethesda
The Bushman Heritage Museum - A living exploration of ancient wisdom![Samara Private Game Reserves-Now home to the BIG FIVE]()
Tuesday, 4th December 2018Samara Private Game Reserves-Now home to the BIG FIVE
It is Official! Samara Game Reserve is now home to the Big Five!![Johannesburg Getaway Show 2018]()
Tuesday, 18th September 2018Johannesburg Getaway Show 2018
Johannesburg Getaway Show 2018![Snow: 8-9 September 2018]()
Monday, 10th September 2018Snow: 8-9 September 2018
Snow Fall - Graaff-Reinet and the Surrounding Area![Snow Report: Forecast 5-9 September 2018]()
Thursday, 6th September 2018Snow Report: Forecast 5-9 September 2018
Snow Report: Forecast 5-9 September 2018![TOURISM MONTH 2018]()
Tuesday, 4th September 2018TOURISM MONTH 2018
September 2018 is National Tourism Month![Pioneers Restaurant Open on Sundays]()
Monday, 30th July 2018Pioneers Restaurant Open on Sundays
Pioneers is open every Sunday from 09h00-21h00.![Bidvest Car Rental Graaff-Reinet]()
Monday, 30th July 2018Bidvest Car Rental Graaff-Reinet
Bidvest Car Rental Graaff-Reinet![Lions return to Samara in August 2018]()
Wednesday, 20th June 2018Lions return to Samara in August 2018
Lions return to Samara in August![Graaff-Reinet's Groot Kerk]()
Thursday, 31st May 2018Graaff-Reinet's Groot Kerk
One of the most recognizable buildings in Graaff-Reinet![LANDMARKS: Spandau Mountain]()
Tuesday, 15th May 2018LANDMARKS: Spandau Mountain
Did you know?![Six Black Rhino from Addo to Chad]()
Tuesday, 8th May 2018Six Black Rhino from Addo to Chad
Six Black Rhino from safely trans located from Addo to Chad![Karoo uranium mining: is dead]()
Tuesday, 8th May 2018Karoo uranium mining: is dead
Update received from Dr Stefan Cramer![Aardvark Viewing Season-Samara Private Game Reserve]()
Saturday, 28th April 2018Aardvark Viewing Season-Samara Private Game Reserve
As winter approaches, so aardvark viewing season begins.![Mount Camdeboo is going "Big Five"]()
Thursday, 19th April 2018Mount Camdeboo is going "Big Five"
Exciting News - Mount Camdeboo is going ‘Big Five’![PACK FOR A PURPOSE]()
Thursday, 19th April 2018PACK FOR A PURPOSE
VUYANI SAFE HAVEN-Responsible Tourism-Pack For A Purpose![TOERISMEKANTOOR GROET SANDI WILL]()
Thursday, 5th April 2018TOERISMEKANTOOR GROET SANDI WILL
GRAAFF-REINET NUUS — Na 11 jaar in diens van die Graaff-Reinet-toerismekantoor het Sandi Will op Donderdag, 29 Maart, haar laaste dag in dié pos...![Museum News]()
Tuesday, 6th March 2018Museum News
The head of the local museum, Anziske Kayster, received the MEC’s Provincial Award for Museums and Heritage at a prestigious award ceremony held in...![Museum News]()
Monday, 5th March 2018Museum News
Please note that the second phase of restoration has commenced at Urquhart House Museum.![Invasive Plants - Cylindropuntia spinosior - Please report]()
Monday, 26th February 2018Invasive Plants - Cylindropuntia spinosior - Please report
If you see these plant species, please report them to the SANBI’S BID. Please if possible provide us with a locality, pictures, and your contact...![Leopards Valley Guest Cottages received these awards.....]()
Monday, 29th January 2018Leopards Valley Guest Cottages received these awards.....
Congratulations Leopards Valley Cottages!![Drostdy Hotel TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2018]()
Thursday, 25th January 2018Drostdy Hotel TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2018
We are so proud of your achievement...Congratulations to The Drostdy Hotel!![South African College for Tourism news]()
Tuesday, 23rd January 2018South African College for Tourism news
NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) last Friday sent a group of 10 young people to South Africa for a year-long study in hospitality at the South African...![Pierneef Art Museum]()
Friday, 22nd December 2017Pierneef Art Museum
Please note that the Pierneef Station Collection is no longer in Graaff-Reinet, it is housed at the Rupert Museum, Stellentia Avenue in Stellenbosch.![Local Student makes the news....]()
Monday, 27th November 2017Local Student makes the news....
Student Bethmaree Bezuidenhoudt shows off Saaca’s invitation to the Young Chef Olympiad, while chef Ralph Gottschalk displays a diploma issued to...![Hours for Graaff-Reinet Museums]()
Monday, 20th November 2017Hours for Graaff-Reinet Museums
When planning your trip to Graaff-Reinet please take note of the Museums` hours, especially over weekends and public hoildays.![Graaff Reinet - The Jewel of the Karoo]()
Monday, 16th October 2017Graaff Reinet - The Jewel of the Karoo
Graaff-Reinet may not be the easiest place to get to, but is well worth the journey, writes Kevin Ritchie.![The Owl House to be declared National Heritage Site]()
Thursday, 27th July 2017The Owl House to be declared National Heritage Site
On July 13, 1990, this internationally recognised icon of Outsider Art was provisionally declared a National Monument, a status that was extended...![Helpline for Road Conditions]()
Wednesday, 12th July 2017Helpline for Road Conditions
For any queries regarding road conditions, road closures, stop-and-go`s throughout South Africa call SANRAL 0800 644 644![Graaff-Reinet Museums Genealogical Research]()
Thursday, 1st December 2016Graaff-Reinet Museums Genealogical Research
The Graaff-Reinet Museums are so understaffed that they cannot embark on genealogical research when visitors request immediate assistance. Please...![Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings]()
Monday, 7th September 2015Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings
Graaff-Reinet Tourism Office is an Agent for Translux and Intercape Bus Bookings![Saving the endangered blue crane – do your bit]()
Tuesday, 19th May 2015Saving the endangered blue crane – do your bit
You may have read about the blue crane massacre in the Karoo earlier this year, which saw the poisoning of what is estimated to be in excess of 200...![Electricity Outage]()
Monday, 30th November -0001Electricity Outage
Sunday 22 April from 06h00 to 18h00![Rain in Graaf-Reinet]()
Monday, 30th November -0001Rain in Graaf-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet and area have been blessed with wonderful rain in the past week...We are very thankful!!!
