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Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Somerset East, at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains, is a town of 19,000 people (2011) in Karoo Heartland that's known for its natural environment and for its provincial heritage sites and buildings.
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Gallows exhibition that is staged around the actual beam from which the five rebels were hung in 1816. Be sure to look out for the timeline of events that happened in the rest of the world during the same period.
The Walter Battiss Art Gallery boasts one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, who left some of his major works to the people of Somerset East. The gallery is in a historical building - dating back to before 1825.
A nine-hole course with a picturesque stream running through it.
A cooperative where you can learn to create decorative paper mache household items
There are just over 260 bird species in the surrounds of Glen Avon Farm. The guest accommodation on the farm consists of two restored self-catering cottages and two smaller units.
350 bird species converged at one of South Africa's most diverse hiomes.
Has both B&B and self-catering options. The staff are fluent in English and Afrikaans.
For backpackers and budget travellers. Rooms have WiFi.
The most luxurious accommodation in Somerset East. It was manor house that has been beautifully restored.
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