Guest House Info Sheet
Essential contacts & village guide · Greyton, Western Cape · 2026
Welcome to Greyton
A small village with a big soul, beneath the Riviersonderend Mountains. The tap water is safe to drink — the brown tint is from mountain tannins, not pollution. Baboons visit occasionally: never feed them, keep windows closed when out. Snakes are rare but present; catchers' numbers are below.
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
028 125 0253
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
072 257 8140
🐍 Snakes, Wildlife & Animals
Snake spotted? Don't handle it. Back away calmly, keep children and pets clear, then call a catcher. Most Greyton snakes are harmless — treat all as venomous until confirmed otherwise.
Julian Snyders
Snake removal
082 790 7199
Simon
Snake removal
083 701 7770
Andrew Dicks
Reptile rescue
083 455 6693
Andrew — Baboon Management
Baboon incidents. Never feed them.
082 835 2668
Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue
Injured or displaced wildlife
072 130 2208
🐾 Vets & Pet Emergencies
Overberg Vet (Dr Anette)
Full vet 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, exceptional coffee, samoosas & pancakes. A Greyton institution.
🍽️ Where to Eat & Drink
The Post House
Coffee, cocktails & pastries. Best sundowner spot. Closed Tue & Wed.
028 254 9995
Pure Cafe
Vegetarian & vegan meals, exceptional coffee.
082 393 5408
Maånskyñ
Deli, baked goods & coffee. Opens 8:30am. Closed Tuesdays.
078 953 3511
Old Potter's Brewery
Craft beer, pizza & pub menu. Wed–Sat 11am–10pm.
082 709 7478
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 Fri & Sat. Open mic Wednesdays.
082 929 0938
Via's Eatery & Roastery
In-house roasted coffee. Closed Tuesdays.
028 254 9288
🚐 Transport & Shuttles
Rodney Manwaring
Airport transfers, Cape Town & hospital transport
079 631 3115
🥾 Things to Do
Village Hiking — Mon, Thu & Sun
Mon 8am, easy 2 hrs, opp. Saturday Market
Thu 7:59am, Post House. 3–4 hrs, good fitness needed
Sun 7:29am, Greyton Lodge. Bring water & snacks
Thu 7:59am, Post House. 3–4 hrs, good fitness needed
Sun 7:29am, Greyton Lodge. Bring water & snacks
Greyton Nature Reserve
~2,200 ha fynbos & mountain trails. Walk-in from the village.
MTB Trails
World-class mountain biking through the Riviersonderend Mountains.
info@greytonmtb.com
Caledon Hot Baths
Natural mineral springs, 35 min away. Book ahead for weekends.
Lismore Estate Vineyards
Award-winning cool-climate wines. Tasting at 13 DS Botha St.
082 343 7913
EARS Donkey Sanctuary
10 km out. Visits welcome — call ahead.
082 660 6714
Greyton Farm Animal Sanctuary
40-ha refuge, 7 km out. 100+ rescued animals.
082 558 7752
📞 Useful Numbers
Waters of Greyton
Purified drinking water & delivery
082 556 5653
Greyton Red Cross
First aid & welfare · 11 Pointer Street
028 254 9463
APS Security
Armed response & alarm monitoring
021 204 1007