The name “Togryers Museum” or Transport Riders’ Museum originated from the huge influence that the transport riders had on the development of Ceres. The completion of Michell’s Pass in 1848 made the town accessible to wagons, and one of the main routes to the diamond fields went through Ceres. The visitor to the museum can learn more about the natural history of the area, the first inhabitants and their lifestyle, as well as the establishment of Ceres. Other exhibits include photographs and articles of the destructive earthquake of 1969, a collection of wagons, information on local schools, churches, the Slave up rise at Houdenbek Farm and the forced removals during the 1960’s.

The Riverside Lodge is situated at the outskirts of Ceres next to the Dwars River and at the foot of the Skurweberg, with beautiful sunsets and bird life. Accommodation consists of 12 En Suite rooms – air conditioned with DSTV and wireless internet as well as separate entrances. Our restaurant provides excellent traditional or braai meals, and packed breakfast and lunches. We also provide two cots for the little ones and also pet friendly for little lap dogs. Before or after your meal, relax in the shade of our old cork oak tree (quercus suber quercus) or take a stroll along the Dwars River to the Skurweberg to enjoy nature and bird life. Ample off street parking.

Tankwa Padstal, where Community is everything! – Best Road Side Shop/Stall in the Tankwa Karoo! A little bit of everything and a lot of something in the middle of nowhere. Freshly homemade food, hot & icy cold drinks and our famous homemade Ginger Beer. Unique and interesting arts & crafts. Tankwa Padstal in the Karoo is on the R355 about 70km from Ceres, on the way to Calvinia and the Tankwa Karoo National Park, but for a lot of people it is somewhere between nothing and nowhere. Until you have found this wonderful treasure in the Tankwa Karoo… Once you have been there it will be as close as your heart and thoughts. The Tankwa Padstal is a farm stall/diner/convenience store that sells anything from sweets, chips and cold drinks to matches, bug spray, airtime, crafts, clothes and more! They have homemade preserves and all things yummie. They serve homemade food made with love and their roosterkoek is a must have when you stop by. They have a heart for the community of the Tankwa Karoo. That is why one of their very special days in the year is the Tankwa Community Day. Make sure to pop in there next time.