Somerset East, at the foot of the BosbergMountains and at the heart of the Blue Crane Route, is a quaint, serene little town that's as famous for natural beauty as it is for its many beautiful buildings. The town was established in 1825. The forested, mountainous backdrop creates a dramatic setting for the town, which is within sight of no less than 16 waterfalls. The area is known for the best roses in the country.
Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions. Maize is most widely grown, followed by wheat, oats, ...
