Somerset East
Somerset East in the Eastern Cape is typical of a town settled in the early days of South African history. The beauty, excellent grazing, wildlife and ample water in this malaria free area were too much to resist. Situated on a scenic drive, 180km from Port Elizabeth, en-route to Graaff-Reinet, picturesque Somerset East is a convenient place to stop over. The countryside around the town is quite varied with impressive mountains, rich farmland, forest and open Karoo veld, all within a short dri...