This lovely little town lying under the Boschberg Mountain is steeped in history; and has something for everybody – from gentle strolls along Paulet Street with gracious old buildings, heritage roses, and the Walter Battiss Art Museum and Old Parsonage Museum, to hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain bike routes and Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo.
The mountain holds many treasures for birding, plant, and tree enthusiasts, with over 325 different bird species recorded. The beautiful nine-hole golf course hosts events throughout the year, and the Bowling Club’s greens are utilised by locals and visitors.
What to do in Somerset East
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Whether you wish to hunt, mountain bike, or fly fish; visit the museums, or stroll and admire the gracious buildings and lovely gardens, Somerset East will deliver what you need to relax and enjoy yourself.
The Somerset East parkrun has become a popular outdoor activity for both ...
The Bruintjieshoogte Pass lies on the R63 road about halfway between Pearston ...
Somerset East is rich in history and in addition to the monuments ...
Africa, conjuring up thoughts of incredible experiences of wildlife, history and culture. ...
The Somerset East Museum is nestled at the foot of the Boschberg ...
Walter Battiss was a master of oil painting and is still considered ...
Somerset East lies below the Boschberg mountain which is anything but typical ...
Located 15km North-East of Pearston, the Buffelshoek pass is 3.9km long, and ...
The following hikes are available to guests staying at Glen Avon Farm ...
Middleton is located near Cookhouse and was first established in 1879 as ...
The Somerset East Dutch Reformed Church is the fourth oldest congregation of ...
The Somerset East War Memorial (also called the Delville Wood Memorial) is ...
The Pearston Dutch Reformed Church in the village of Pearston near Somerset ...
Dr William Gill was appointed District Surgeon of the newly founded town ...
Somerset East parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am. Follow them on ...
The Roodewal historic site next to the N10 near Cookhouse doesn’t just ...
The Dassiedeur Tunnel, built in 1879, is an old disused 271-meter railway ...
Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo has secured exclusive access to several ...
The Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Fly Tackle Shop in Somerset ...
The St Andrews Anglican Church in Pearston was built in 1907 and ...
Where to Stay
Somerest East offers a wide range of accommodation options, from camping to up- market guesthouses, something to suit everybody.
The Angler & Antelope is nestled in the heart of Somerset East ...
Where to Eat
Whether it’s a whisky tasting in a historic church, steak by a fireplace or a home cooked style meal, you’ll find it in Somerset East
Have you done the Whisky Scoffle? Well, if you haven’t, it’s time ...
Explore the town
The slopes of the Boschberg, long considered to be the most beautiful mountain in Southern Africa, with sparkling waterfalls in rainy seasons, deep kloofs covered with indigenous forest, giant trees and magnificent flora.
