As our name implies, Toerboer (Toer = travel and Boer = farmer) is all about travelling and exploring. Since settling in the Karoo, we have gone about finding the most interesting routes, attractions, secrets, accommodation and of course characters to fill our travel journal with.
Join us in the Karoo as we explore this vast wilderness together. Let's Karoo together.
Below you'll find some of our scheduled tour plans. If this is not completely what you had in mind, let us know and we'll work together to build the perfect experience for you.
Join us in the Karoo as we explore this vast wilderness together. Let's Karoo together.
Below you'll find some of our scheduled tour plans. If this is not completely what you had in mind, let us know and we'll work together to build the perfect experience for you.
LET'S KAROO TOGETHER 2021
Of all the wild and wonderful places Toerboer has visited, we decided to settle in Graaff-Reinet, in South Africa’s Great Karoo. Join me and my team in exploring the Gem of the Karoo and surroundings and share our complete immersion.
Town walk/cycle with coffee/lunch Take a walk or cycle through this historic town to discover what made it tick through the past 233 years. Enjoy a cup of the best or a glass of wine with lunch at our favourite restaurant. Umasizakhe Township tour also available (including the birthplace of Robert Sobukwe, The Royal Block, local bicycle manufacturer and a clothing company).
Karoo breakfast There is nothing quite like visiting the Cathedral of the Mountains (Valley of Desolation) in the Camdeboo National Park in the crisp early morning air and then enjoying a refreshing breakfast at one of the most breathtaking sights surrounding Graaff-Reinet.
Farm fresh lunch Join us for a casual Karoo lunch after visiting the Valley of Desolation and the Toposcope in the Camdeboo National Park.
Valley of Desolation with traditional braai and stargazing (and full moon) Experience the Karoo at its best. Visit the Valley of Desolation in the late afternoon, then drive a short distance to a designated sunset scene before being entertained with a traditional braai. Finish the perfect evening with stargazing sprinkled with a dash of Amarula.
Nieu-Bethesda Full day/half-day tour Travel back in time to this authentic Karoo town with its dusty charm. Home of the enigmatic Owl House, Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre, a multitude of shops, intimate eateries and views for days.
Richmond Full day tour (can be combined with Nieu-Bethesda half-day tour) Known as the book town of the Karoo. With a stunning private museum, various public art installations and an award-winning padstal (typical South African roadside restaurant/shop), a visit to Richmond is a fulfilling experience. The road there is in itself a feast for the senses.
Mountain biking/cycling – join us for a morning cycle into the Camdeboo National Park and surrounding farms (including a scrumptious breakfast in the bush).
Bicycle rental - Three mountain bikes for rent from the activity desk – to be rented for self-guided/guided cycling around town or on various tracks in the area.
TOURS ON REQUEST
Endless views: climb our top five peaks: Spandaukop, Compassberg, Tandjiesberg, Nardausberg, Lokasiekop
Multi day hikes: in the Camdeboo National Park, Sneeuberg, Glen Harry Private Game Reserve and other surrounding farms
Bed of stars: there is absolutely no better way than to end a stunning day in our historic town with a night under the stars. Enjoy an afternoon tour of the Valley of Desolation. From here you will be welcomed to a traditional braai and evening around the fire before tucking in to our special star beds (tents also available). Lanterns complete the picture with the unbridled night sky as backdrop.
Mobile camping: choose your means of travel and let us do the rest. We are experts in setting up close to zero-footprint, mobile safari camps, with all the amenities that you might need for a night or a weekend out. This is also a great option for a hunting party wishing to experience the bush in all its glory.
4x4 Trails for both vehicles and motorcycles: follow us along some of the best tracks and trails in the district. Guided and catered.
Big 5 game-viewing safaris on a nearby private game reserve.
Bushman/San art tour
De-snaring hike: poaching for bush meat is a problem in the Camdeboo National Park because of its proximity to the town. We undertake regular hikes in the remote parts of the park where we actively try and locate and remove wire snares.
Yoga: early morning yoga sessions in the most unforgettable setting.
Visit our neighbouring towns and attractions on day tours or multi-day tours:
Addo Elephant National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area
Aberdeen
Murraysburg
Anglo Boer War tour: learn about the movements of the British and Boer forces in the Karoo from one of the best – General De Wet’s own great-great-great grandson.
Town walk/cycle with coffee/lunch Take a walk or cycle through this historic town to discover what made it tick through the past 233 years. Enjoy a cup of the best or a glass of wine with lunch at our favourite restaurant. Umasizakhe Township tour also available (including the birthplace of Robert Sobukwe, The Royal Block, local bicycle manufacturer and a clothing company).
Karoo breakfast There is nothing quite like visiting the Cathedral of the Mountains (Valley of Desolation) in the Camdeboo National Park in the crisp early morning air and then enjoying a refreshing breakfast at one of the most breathtaking sights surrounding Graaff-Reinet.
Farm fresh lunch Join us for a casual Karoo lunch after visiting the Valley of Desolation and the Toposcope in the Camdeboo National Park.
Valley of Desolation with traditional braai and stargazing (and full moon) Experience the Karoo at its best. Visit the Valley of Desolation in the late afternoon, then drive a short distance to a designated sunset scene before being entertained with a traditional braai. Finish the perfect evening with stargazing sprinkled with a dash of Amarula.
Nieu-Bethesda Full day/half-day tour Travel back in time to this authentic Karoo town with its dusty charm. Home of the enigmatic Owl House, Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre, a multitude of shops, intimate eateries and views for days.
Richmond Full day tour (can be combined with Nieu-Bethesda half-day tour) Known as the book town of the Karoo. With a stunning private museum, various public art installations and an award-winning padstal (typical South African roadside restaurant/shop), a visit to Richmond is a fulfilling experience. The road there is in itself a feast for the senses.
Mountain biking/cycling – join us for a morning cycle into the Camdeboo National Park and surrounding farms (including a scrumptious breakfast in the bush).
Bicycle rental - Three mountain bikes for rent from the activity desk – to be rented for self-guided/guided cycling around town or on various tracks in the area.
TOURS ON REQUEST
Endless views: climb our top five peaks: Spandaukop, Compassberg, Tandjiesberg, Nardausberg, Lokasiekop
Multi day hikes: in the Camdeboo National Park, Sneeuberg, Glen Harry Private Game Reserve and other surrounding farms
Bed of stars: there is absolutely no better way than to end a stunning day in our historic town with a night under the stars. Enjoy an afternoon tour of the Valley of Desolation. From here you will be welcomed to a traditional braai and evening around the fire before tucking in to our special star beds (tents also available). Lanterns complete the picture with the unbridled night sky as backdrop.
Mobile camping: choose your means of travel and let us do the rest. We are experts in setting up close to zero-footprint, mobile safari camps, with all the amenities that you might need for a night or a weekend out. This is also a great option for a hunting party wishing to experience the bush in all its glory.
4x4 Trails for both vehicles and motorcycles: follow us along some of the best tracks and trails in the district. Guided and catered.
Big 5 game-viewing safaris on a nearby private game reserve.
Bushman/San art tour
De-snaring hike: poaching for bush meat is a problem in the Camdeboo National Park because of its proximity to the town. We undertake regular hikes in the remote parts of the park where we actively try and locate and remove wire snares.
Yoga: early morning yoga sessions in the most unforgettable setting.
Visit our neighbouring towns and attractions on day tours or multi-day tours:
Addo Elephant National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area
Aberdeen
Murraysburg
Anglo Boer War tour: learn about the movements of the British and Boer forces in the Karoo from one of the best – General De Wet’s own great-great-great grandson.
Great Karoo Hike
Join us for an unforgettable hiking experience in the Great Karoo. We have two standard hiking packages, but we also tailor-make overnight and day hikes.
Let's Karoo Sneeuberg Hike:
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 Great Karoo Escape
For a total reboot of body, mind and soul this self-drive tour will lead you to an intimate relationship with the deep Karoo. Great Karoo Escape:
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Great Karoo Cycle
Graaff-Reinet and its surrounding area lends itself to unique mountain bike trails. Join us in exploring the Camdeboo National Park, the Ouberg Pass, cycle to Nieu-Bethesda or just rent a bicycle from us and trap around Graaff-Reinet.
Book an early morning ride with us and enjoy breakfast in the national park, surrounded by mountain zebra, eland, gemsbok, springbok, blesbok, red hartebeest, steenbok, duiker, kudu, black wildebeest, ostrich and bat-eared foxes. Bicycle rental available from our office in Graaff-Reinet: Our Yard Restaurant, 50 Somerset Street |
TOERBOER JNR - why kids should travel
Toerboer Jnr is all about learning through experiences and family connection. Travelling with your children, especially with an itinerary designed with the family in mind, offers a platter of new experiences: people, sights, sounds and tastes that could never be fully appreciated any other way.
HERE ARE OUR TOP 3 CHILD FRIENDLY SAFARIS CHOSEN BY TOERBOER JNR HIMSELF
HERE ARE OUR TOP 3 CHILD FRIENDLY SAFARIS CHOSEN BY TOERBOER JNR HIMSELF
R I C H T E R S V E L D
So fascinating and unique, and in relatively pristine shape, is the natural history of the Richtersveld that the community area has been declared a World Heritage Site for it diversity. With three biomes of the arid north, Desert, Succulent Karoo and Fynbos, the Richtersveld is truly a natural wonderScenic camping on the banks of the Orange River. Sharing stories around the fire whilst roasting marshmallows and looking at the stars. The Richtersveld camping adventure is a hit with families with young children.
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Malaria free Big 5 Safari
Hluhluwe iMfolozi is a convenient and accessible safari destination. The hilly terrain hosts the Big 5, as well as elusive species such wild dog and cheetah.While not technically considered to be malaria-free, Hluhluwe is a low risk malaria-area and infections are extremely rare. Combine this trip with a beach experience on South Africa's South Coast.
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G A R D E N R O U T E
The Garden Route, a spectacular stretch along the south-eastern coast of South Africa, gets its name from the lush vegetation that can be found in the area. It is a breath-takingly beautiful part of the world with diverse greenery, beautiful beaches, mountains and lagoons packed into the area.
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UBUNTOURS
UBUNtour. Ubuntour is derived from the word UBUNTU. Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity". It is often also translated as "humanity towards others", but is often used in a more philosophical sense to mean "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity"
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Our UBUNtours are all about learning through experience. Immersing yourself in a different world. To travel and communicate with other people, without prejudgment, and understanding.
There is nothing like being among people of different cultures, to take a step into a world not yet discovered in yourself. Develop a love for other cultures and lifestyles. Appreciate the old and the new and travel with purpose and intent.
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Our UBUNtours are all about learning through experience. Immersing yourself in a different world. To travel and communicate with other people, without prejudgment, and understanding.
There is nothing like being among people of different cultures, to take a step into a world not yet discovered in yourself. Develop a love for other cultures and lifestyles. Appreciate the old and the new and travel with purpose and intent.
Cape Town Art Safari
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Swazi Heart & Art
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