Situated in the upper valley of the Great Fish River, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, the historical town of Cradock is a typical Karoo farming town. It is characterised by elegant buildings and grand old oak trees, and produces some of the country’s finest wool and mohair. Set on the banks of the river, Cradock witnessed the beginnings of the Great Trek, the ostrich boom of the early 1900s, and the conflict between the Boers and the local Xhosa people. Must-see attractions include the Old Water Mill; the fascinating Great Fish River Museum; and a natural-spring-turned-modern spa with outdoor and indoor heated pools.