Where Heritage Meets Heart – A Karoo Fairytale Wedding Destination

Wedding Venue

In the heart of Graaff-Reinet, one of South Africa’s oldest and most charming towns, the Drostdy Hotel offers couples a wedding venue unlike any other, with a legacy spanning over two centuries, embraced by the beauty of the Camdeboo National Park, and brought to life by exceptional service and heartfelt hospitality. It’s a living piece…

This October, Gravel Burn, An 800km Gravel Cycling Race, Rumbles Through the Great Karoo

Drostdy Hotel

From 26 October to 1 November 2025, Gravel Burn winds through mountain passes, semi-desert valleys, and Big Five country, offering participants a unique lens on South Africa’s lesser-seen landscapes. Gravel Burn is not just a race; it’s a thrilling 7-day, 800 km gravel cycling race from Knysna to Shamwari, unfolding across the vast, golden expanses of the…