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Things To Do: Bird watching
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  • There are lots of places in surrounding area to do bird watching, Graaff-Reinet also has a bird club and am sure they can give bird lovers more info as they have meetings where they go to spots for bird watching.
    At the Valley of Desolation and on the road to it, the following Karoo and mountain species were sighted: Black Eagle, Booted Eagle, Palewinged Starling, Layard’s Titbbabbler and others.

    To make contact with the club, call Judy Caryer on (049) 891-0353 or Joan Collett on (049) 891-0840. To join a club outing, bring binoculars and a bird book (if available). The club is an independent body, they welcome tourists

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    Phone: 049) 891-0353
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    Things To Do: Bushman painting walks
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  • On a Karoo sheep farm. Bushman paintings, fossil walks, sheep shearing , tubing in the river, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking

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    Phone: (049 ) 841-1302
    Address: P.O. Box 423, Graaff-Reinet 6280
    Directions: 25 km north of Graaff-Reinet on N9
    Other Contact: (082) 698-0029
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    Things To Do: Crafts- Windmill junction
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  • This is unique place, worth a visit,
    Conveniently situated in the middle of Graaff-Reinet, an easy walk to the shops and museums

    Handmade soaps

    Wrought iron furniture

    Goats' milk cheese from Nieu Bethesda

    Local olives and olive oil

    Enamelware

    Chandeliers

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    Phone: (082) 336-5983
    Address: 52 Somerset Street
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    Things To Do: Visit a Karoo farm- Dalham Farm
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  • The farm Dalham is only a few minutes drive out of Graaff-Reinet. Ideally situated as a stopover or to relax for a couple of days for those who enjoy scenery and fresh country air. Farming activities include sheep, angora goats, pigs and cattle.
    There are walking trails
    10 km north of Graaff-Reinet on N9
    They also have self catering accommodation on the farm, not sure of the price

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    Phone: (049 ) 891-8103
    Address: P.O. Box 170, Graaff-Reinet 6280
    Directions: 10 km north of Graaff-Reinet on N9
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    Things To Do: Samara Private game Reserve
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  • This is a large private game reserve, malaria free!Unfortunately the private game parks are very expensive so I have not been here myself, but have heard its good
    will include the web site
    http://www.samara.co.za/reservations_rates.htm
    they also have accommodation.

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    Phone: +27 (0) 49 891 0880
    Other Contact: reservations@samara.co.za
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    Things To Do: Museums and historical buildings
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  • Many museums in this town, and many historical buildings, if you like historical stuff you could spend days here..........
    This may not be a very big town but its loaded in history and anyone visiting South Africa with this kind of interest should add this to their tour.

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    Things To Do: A beautiful church
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  • Right up the main road is a beautiful church, really stunning, you can miss it as you drive around it when going up north.

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    Directions: Up main road, you cant miss it!
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