16 Day circular Road Trip from Gauteng - Part 6. The very interesting town of Graaff-Reinet. The last town founded by the VOC in South Africa.

16 Day circular Road Trip from Gauteng - Part 6. The very interesting town of Graaff-Reinet. The last town founded by the VOC in South Africa.

Author: Road Trip September 15, 2025 Duration: 24:05
Send us Fan Mail When it comes to history, particularly Afrikaans history, not many towns in South Africa can rival Graaff-Reinet. Founded in 1786 by the Dutch East India Company, it is the fifth-oldest town in South Africa. Today, Graaff-Reinet is home to more national monuments than any other town or city in South Africa. It is also the gateway to the Camdeboo National Park - famous for "The Valley of Desolation". There are also many accommodation options in town - but in the considered opi...

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