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.
Imagine being back in the 1840s. Clanking wagons roll through the river ...
During the last 1800s, British soldiers created a chessboard on the top ...
Olive Schreiner (1855-1920), was a political activist, feminist and author of the world-renowned ...
Arguably the oldest church in Cradock and definitely the oldest church building ...
The Great Fish River Museum is dedicated to showcasing the history of ...
Trim Park in Cradock has several memorials and a historic building that ...
Olive Schreiner House at 9 Cross Street in Cradock is one of the houses in ...
The first Dutch Reformed congregation (and also the first church) in Cradock ...
Welcome to Karoo River Rafting and Cabins. Set in the stunning surroundings of ...
For the best panoramic view of the whole of Cradock you have ...
The Swaershoek Pass is an alternative road between Cradock and Somerset East ...
The Cradock Four were a group of four anti-apartheid activists who were abducted ...
JK Rowling, creator of the billion-dollar boarding school fantasy series, is famous ...
The Fairworld Fine Wool Museum was established by Willem van Aardt to ...
NB: No booking necessary as the trails are open during the normal ...
Prepare to be awed by our Big Sky Karoo on display at ...
There are many stories – some sad, some wondrous, others downright weird ...
EERSTEKRANS HIKING TRAIL This area falls within the Cradock Town boundaries and ...
Bishop Gray’s fIrst visit to Cradock was in 1848. After a brief ...
The Beauty Zone is the Health, Beauty and Wellness Centre situated at ...
The Cradock cemetery is probably one of the most interesting ones around. ...
The Dassiedeur Tunnel, built in 1879, is an old disused 271-meter railway ...
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.
Set against the dramatic mountain backdrop of the Karoo, Buffelshoek Dirosie Lodge ...
Welcome to Die Tuishuise & Victoria Manor, award winning, authentic South African ...
Where to Eat
How about some yummy for your tummy in Cradock?
The Victoria Hotel as it was then known was advertised as early ...
Shops and Markets
Take home something from the Karoo
Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit are photojournalists, writers, publishers and teachers ...
Explore the Town
Food, literature, history, small-town warmth and one of the most beloved national parks in South Africa, Mountain Zebra National Park.
