‘Pretty Great’: A few things you must do in gorgeous Greyton

Greyton offers some gorgeous hiking trails. Photo: Marlize Stander / twitter

Greyton or ‘great town’ (get it?), is a small, scenic town in the Cape Overberg region, home to the freshest air, nature walks, mountain biking and fabulous hikes. If you’re visiting or just passing through, here are a few fun things you must do…

Visit the Greyton Alpacas

Visit the Alpacas. Photo: canva

Why you should visit: Blue Hippo Farm is the home to a herd of these fluffy, social creatures. The farm offers tours and unique, felted products for purchase.

How much does it cost: The Alpaca tours cost R120 per person and bookings are essential.

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Sample some craft beer in Greyton

Visit a brewery. Photo: Brittany Stokes / unsplash

Why you should visit: Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse is the place to be if you’d like to sample some craft beers while is Greyton. Try a range of beers from Pale Ale, IPA, Amber Ale, Rice Lager and more. Bring your designated driver with!

How to get there: Find the brewery at 16 Main Road, Greyton.

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Take a Horse Cart ride

Take a horse cart ride. Photo: Randall Langenhoven / South African Tourism Flickr

Why you should experience it: A rather fun and quaint activity, Horse Cart rides are Greyton’s version of New York’s carriage rides. Galloping through the quiet, tree-lined streets on donkey-drawn carts on Saturday mornings has become a popular activity for adults and kids alike.

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Hiking in Greyton

Why you should experience it: The 14km-long and six-hour Boesmanskloof Trail to McGregor meanders through the Gobos River gorge and passes a number of refreshing pools and waterfalls. The trail connects the towns of Greyton and McGregor and perfectly highlights the splendid flora and fauna of the area.

How to get there: The trail can be hiked either way from Greyton or McGregor. If you’re starting off in Greyton, head to the Greyton Nature Reserve on Park Street.

Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.