The charming Karoo town, Cradock, is flanked by the majestic Bankberg Mountains and the fast-flowing Fish River. It is a great base from which to explore the nearby Mountain Zebra National Park, where popular activities include birding, cheetah tracking and game drives to view 3 of the Big 5, amongst other African wildlife.
Established in 1814, Cradock is a place of literary legends, war heroes and anti-Apartheid icons. However, it is best known for street level, day-to-day warmth and kindness – so typical of much of the Eastern Cape. History enthusiasts can spend time discovering the historically rich surroundings.
What to do in Cradock
Cradock is perfect for adventure and adrenalin junkies to enjoy land- and water-based adventures including mountain biking, abseiling, golf, tennis, jukskei, canoeing, white-water rafting, tubing and wild fly fishing in the Karoo.
EERSTEKRANS HIKING TRAIL This area falls within the Cradock Town boundaries and ...
For the best panoramic view of the whole of Cradock you have ...
The Beauty Zone is the Health, Beauty and Wellness Centre situated at ...
There are many stories – some sad, some wondrous, others downright weird ...
The Great Fish River Museum is dedicated to showcasing the history of ...
Prepare to be awed by our Big Sky Karoo on display at ...
The Dassiedeur Tunnel, built in 1879, is an old disused 271-meter railway ...
The Swaershoek Pass is an alternative road between Cradock and Somerset East ...
The Fairworld Fine Wool Museum was established by Willem van Aardt to ...
Olive Schreiner House at 9 Cross Street in Cradock is one of the houses in ...
The Cradock Four were a group of four anti-apartheid activists who were abducted ...
Welcome to Karoo River Rafting and Cabins. Set in the stunning surroundings of ...
Bishop Gray’s fIrst visit to Cradock was in 1848. After a brief ...
Trim Park in Cradock has several memorials and a historic building that ...
Arguably the oldest church in Cradock and definitely the oldest church building ...
The first Dutch Reformed congregation (and also the first church) in Cradock ...
Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), was a political activist, feminist and author of the world-renowned ...
NB: No booking necessary as the trails are open during the normal ...
JK Rowling, creator of the billion-dollar boarding school fantasy series, is famous ...
The Cradock cemetery is probably one of the most interesting ones around. ...
Imagine being back in the 1840s. Clanking wagons roll through the river ...
During the last 1800s, British soldiers created a chessboard on the top ...
Where to Stay
In Cradock, you can select from town or country. The charming Tuishuise and Victoria Manor offer a comfortable slice of Karoo history with warm hospitality. That same hospitality is offered in a farm setting on the banks for the Great Fish River, a guesthouse in town of a game farm in the district.
Welcome to Die Tuishuise & Victoria Manor, award winning, authentic South African ...
Where to Eat
In Cradock, you can select from…
The Victoria Hotel as it was then known was advertised as early ...
Explore the Town
Food, literature, history, small-town warmth and one of the most beloved national parks in South Africa, Mountain Zebra National Park.
