Great Karoo Accommodation

Somerset East

Somerset East, at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains, is a quaint, serene little town that's as famous for the natural beauty as it is for its many beautiful national monument buildings. The forested, mountainous backdrop creates a dramatic setting for the town (which is within sight of no less than 16 waterfalls).

This mountain, considered by early travellers to be the most beautiful in Southern Africa, is decked with waterfalls, pristine streams; and forests of Yellowwood, Wild Olive and Cape Chestnut among the eighty plus indigenous tree species which grow on the slopes.

Photo & text courtesy of Somerset East Tourism