Graaff-Reinet lies along the Sundays River surrounded by the dramatic hills of the eastern Karoo. Our maps show the layout of this old Karoo town and all of its iconic landmarks. These include the well-ordered grid of the old town centre nestled in the bend of the Sundays River, the Nqweba dam to the north and the newer townships of Masizakhe and Kroonvale to the east. All of the buildings and the road & rail infrastructure are shown.

Map Design and Paper

The map is an original creation by our design studio at Africa Map Art. Data for this map has been compiled from various up-to-date sources including from the OpenStreetMap contributors. The map is available in four styles and on the following two paper options and canvas: a high quality 210gsm heavyweight coated paper with a matte finish, which achieves excellent colour and resolution and is perfect for framing;  a 260gsm photo paper with a smooth satin finish;  and a 350gsm strengthened canvas.  All of the options are shipped in a cardboard roll for protection. The canvas is unstretched and unframed.

We welcome personalisation and customisation requests, such as highlighting of specific buildings or features, adjusting the colour scheme, or the addition of text and images.  Please contact us for a quote.

History

Graaff-Reinet is the oldest town in the Eastern Cape and the fourth oldest in South Africa, founded by the Dutch East India Company as an administrative centre in 1786. Named after Governor Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff and his wife, Reinet, the town was the centre of a short-lived burgher rebellion against the company's rule in 1795. Its strategic position in a bend of the Sundays River made it a significant frontier town and a major stopover for travellers and traders. Graaff-Reinet is now famous for having more national monuments than any other town in South Africa, thanks to a concerted effort to restore its stunning historical buildings.