Guest House Info Sheet
Essential contacts & village guide · Greyton, Western Cape · 2026
Welcome to Greyton
A small village with a big soul, tucked beneath the Riviersonderend Mountains. The tap water is safe to drink (the natural brown tint is from mountain tannins — good for your skin). Baboons visit occasionally — never feed them and keep windows closed when out. Snakes are rare but present; numbers below if you need one removed.
greyt.co.za/info
Full village directory
National Emergency Numbers (SA)
10111SAPS Police
10177Ambulance / EMS
112All emergencies (mobile)
0860 444 666ER24
0861 103 996Netcare 911
🚨 Local Emergency & Fire
Genadendal Police Station
Nearest police covering Greyton
028 251 1000
Fire & Emergency — ODM Caledon
Dispatches the Greyton fire truck
028 425 1690
🏥 Medical & Pharmacy
Greyton Clinic
Oude Pastorie, Main Road (opp. Agrisell)
Dr TJ van der Merwe · Sisters Jolande & Corne
028 125 0253
Dr TJ van der Merwe · Sisters Jolande & Corne
Dr TJ van der Merwe — After Hours
Emergency line outside clinic hours
072 257 8140
Local Choice Pharmacy (Vigne)
35 Main Road · Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 8–2, Sun 9–12
028 254 9565
After hours: 079 758 9483
Blue Crane Nursing Services
Home-based nursing support in Greyton
072 257 8140
🐍 Snakes, Wildlife & Animals
Snake spotted? Don't handle it. Calmly back away, keep children and pets clear, then call a catcher below. Most Greyton snakes are harmless — treat all as venomous until confirmed otherwise.
Julian Snyders
Snake removal & relocation
082 790 7199
Simon
Emergency snake removal
083 701 7770
Andrew Dicks
Reptile rescue & removal
083 455 6693
Andrew — Baboon Management
Baboon incidents. Never feed baboons — keep windows closed when out.
082 835 2668
Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue
Injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife
072 130 2208
🐾 Vets & Pet Emergencies
Overberg Vet (Dr Anette)
Full veterinary hospital, Caledon
028 212 1551
Caledon Vet — Greyton Branch
Veterinary consultations
028 214 1211
Saturday Market — don't miss it
Every Saturday 9am–12:30pm on Main Road near the tennis courts. Fresh produce, artisan crafts, samoosas, pancakes, and exceptional coffee from Soa's trailer. A Greyton institution.
🍽️ Where to Eat & Drink
The Post House
Greyton's iconic pub. Coffee, cocktails & pastries. Friday evenings are the place to be for a classy sundowner. Closed Tue & Wed.
028 254 9995
Pure Cafe
Vegetarian & vegan meals, free-range eggs, exceptional coffee.
082 393 5408
Maånskyñ
Deli, baked goods & Truth coffee. Opens 8:30am. Closed Tuesdays.
078 953 3511
Old Potter's Brewery
Craft beer, pizza & pub menu. Wed–Sat 11am–10pm.
Locals' Night (Happy Hour): Wed 6–7pm & Fri 5–6pm.
082 709 7478
Locals' Night (Happy Hour): Wed 6–7pm & Fri 5–6pm.
Oak & Vigne
Burgers, pizza & kids' play area. Thu–Mon 8am–9pm.
082 829 4857
Abbey Rose
Fine dining. Fri–Sun lunch · Wed–Sat dinner. Book ahead.
071 579 7741
1854 Pub
Live music Saturdays. Burgers & steaks.
082 929 0938
Via's Eatery & Roastery
In-house roasted coffee & wholesome meals. Closed Tuesdays.
028 254 9288
🚐 Transport & Shuttles
Rodney Manwaring
Airport transfers, Cape Town runs & hospital transport
079 631 3115
🥾 Things to Do
Greyton Nature Reserve
~2,200 ha of fynbos & mountain trails, managed by the Conservation Society. Walk-in from the village.
Village Hiking — Mon, Thu & Sun
Monday Ramble · 8am, easy 2 hrs, opp. Saturday Market
Thursday Hike · 7:59am, Post House (coffee from 7:30). 3–4 hrs, good fitness needed
Sunday Hike · 7:29am, Greyton Lodge. 2–4 hrs, bring water
Thursday Hike · 7:59am, Post House (coffee from 7:30). 3–4 hrs, good fitness needed
Sunday Hike · 7:29am, Greyton Lodge. 2–4 hrs, bring water
MTB Trails
World-class mountain biking through the Riviersonderend Mountains. greytonmtb.co.za
info@greytonmtb.com
Caledon Hot Baths
Natural mineral hot springs — 35 min from Greyton. Produces over a million litres of water daily at an avg. 65°C. No chemicals added — the distinctive brown colour is from high iron content. Pools closed Mondays. Book ahead for weekends.
Lismore Estate Vineyards
Award-winning cool-climate wines. Tasting room at 13 DS Botha Street.
082 343 7913
EARS Donkey Sanctuary
10 km outside Greyton. Visits welcome — call ahead.
082 660 6714
Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary
40-ha refuge, 7 km out. 100+ rescued animals — pigs, goats, geese & more.
082 558 7752
📞 Useful Numbers
APS Security
Armed response & alarm monitoring
021 204 1007
GAWS — Waters of Greyton
Purified drinking water, refills & home delivery
082 556 5653
Greyton Red Cross
First aid, home care & welfare · 11 Pointer Street
028 254 9463