KAROO NEWS - Here are some fun facts about Graaff-Reinet … 

• It is the 4th oldest town in South Africa. 

• There are 220 national monuments in town, the most architectural treasures in any town or city in South Africa. 

• Obesa Nursery is the biggest private cacti collection on the planet, with a fascinating succulent labyrinth. 

• The oldest surviving grapevine in the world is at Reinet House Museum, planted in 1878 and still growing. 

• See the Porcupine Quill house on display at Reinet House, made entirely of porcupine quills. 

• Pay a visit to the Hester Rupert Art Museum, with its collection of 20th-century South African art. 

• Breath-taking views from the Valley of Desolation in the Camdeboo National Park, take a picnic basket and enjoy the magnificent sunsets, or enjoy the game-viewing at any of the picnic spots. 

• View the Black Eagles in the Camdeboo National Park. 

• Visit the magnificent Groot Kerk and view the ecclesiastical silver still in use. 

• Enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking and 4x4 trails to your hearts delight. 

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