There are many interesting things to do in Aberdeen. You can visit The Kalkkop Crater, Overnight? Accommodation in Graaff Reinet and Visit the oldest church in South Africa, The Obesa Cactus Garden and The Drostdy Museum, all located within a kilometre of each other. If you want to learn more about the history of this beautiful city then head over to the Drostdy museum which is also home to one of our country’s oldest churches.
Thing To Do in Aberdeen Visit The Kalkkop Crater
The Kalkkop Crater is a huge crater located in the Kalkkop Nature Reserve, not too far from Aberdeen. It’s one of those things that you really need to see if you’re planning to visit this part of South Africa.
The crater itself is 20 meters wide and 100 meters deep, with a pool of water at its bottom. According to locals, it was created when a meteor struck the earth some 200 million years ago!
Sounds like something straight out of Harry Potter or Jurassic Park, right? Well yes…and no! I don’t know why these things are being used as examples here—maybe they’re popular movies? But anyway: during your visit to this incredible site, be sure not to leave anything behind because people have known Do Not Leave Things Behind At The Crater To Avoid A Fate Worse Than Death (or something like that).
Overnight? Accommodation in Graaff Reinet
If you’re looking for a place to stay overnight, Graaff Reinet is a great option. There is a range of accommodation options in Graaff Reinet—from hostels and guesthouses to boutique hotels and lodges.
Here are some of our recommendations:
- The Lanzerac Hotel – This 5-star hotel offers luxury rooms with views of the surrounding mountains or the vineyards below. There’s also an outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, and fine dining at The Restaurant at Lanzerac.
- The Coach House – A lovely bed & breakfast that features beautifully furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms (some with claw foot bathtubs), flat-screen TVs and private decks overlooking the garden. They even have their own winery!
