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.
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- Mon 15 Sep 2025
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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".
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