South Africa is home to some of the world’s most beautiful attractions and breathtaking landscapes.
If you are not visiting the natural wonder that is Cape Town’s Table Mountain, then you can explore all there is to see when it comes to the African wild at the Kruger National Park.
For those looking to get away from the corporate lifestyle, there are also several holiday spots where you and your family can enjoy a hot summer day while mom and dad sip on the best assortments of wine that the country produces.
But somewhere in between the rich history of our landscapes and the diversity that comes with living in this country – are our small towns which are the gemstones of our land. They are filled with people from all colours ethnic groups and backgrounds and welcoming of anybody who visits their town.
With the Easter weekend coming up, many families find themselves making plans to go out and explore over the long weekend, if you are one of them, then these are some of the small towns you have to add to your bucket list.
Hermanus
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Located two hours away from Cape Town, this coastal community is well known for its beauty and serenity that is unmatched.
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Once a year locals enjoy all there is to explore when it comes to marine life. This is because the town is well known for its whale-watching opportunities. History publication – Museum of Wonder – explains that whales often come closer to these shores between June until December, providing visitors and locals with a close–up view of the ocean life.
Graaf-Rienett
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Known as the hometown of Springbok player Elton Jantjies, this small town is well known for its historical background which is considered the pride and joy of those who live in the area.
According to Museum of Wonder, Graaf-Rienet is home to well-preserved architecture and has more than 200 monuments. Because of its beauty, it has been dubbed the gem of the Karoo.
Another iconic wonder is the Graaf-Rienet Museum which contains some of the oldest utensils and cutlery.
Colesberg
This is another quiet mining town with a rich history. The place also has strong association with well-known characters of the South African diamond industry. These characters are “John O’Reiley, who purchased the first diamond found in South Africa from its owner, Schalk van Niekerk,” who took it to Colesberg for testing, explains travel publication SA Venues.
It is said that some of the popular places to visit in this town are the old horse-driven mill pub, the quaint Cape Karoo cottages in Bell Street and the Kemper Museum, which includes a section on the Anglo-Boer War.
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