Must-See
Graaff-Reinet
A gracious Karoo town of Cape Dutch houses, ringed by a nature reserve where the Valley of Desolation's dolerite pillars glow at sunset.
- Best Time to Go
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Graaff-Reinet is being written. It's on the Cape Town and the Garden Route list as If You're Nearby.
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Must-SeeCape Town
Western Cape
About 372 miles away
Table Mountain above an Atlantic city, with Robben Island and Cape Point.
7 Sights
Worth a DetourAddo Elephant Park
Eastern Cape
About 108 miles away
A malaria-free park near Gqeberha where herds of elephants gather at waterholes, with lions, buffalo and a coastal section with whales.
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