Only a two hour easy, scenic drive from Cape Town or George, Swellendam is an ideal base for visitors to the Garden Route and Little Karoo. A charming farming town - located in the largest youngberry growing area in the world - it lies at the foot of the majestic Langeberg mountains.

Close to the town, there are many fascinating places to visit, including:

• Drostdy Museum, Old Gaol complex and Ambagswerf
• Bontebok National Park in the Cape Floral Kingdom
• Marloth Nature Reserve
• The Faerie Sanctuary
• Cape Agulhas - southern most tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet
• Malgas - cross the Breede River on the hand-operated pont
• Witsand and Arniston - whale watching (August/October)
• Robertson Valley wineries along the Breede River
• Calitzdorp in the Little Karoo - renowned for its port wines
• Suurbraak - historic missionary village at the foot of the scenic Tradouw Pass
• De Hoop Nature Reserve
• Montagu Hot Springs
• Bonnievale wineries - Springfield, de Wetshof, Bon Courage, Zandveldt
• Robertson wine valley
• Steam train
• Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe (George/Wilderness)
• Koo valley tractor ride

In and around Swellendam, you will also find:

• 9-hole golf course - clubs available free of charge
• Horse riding - advanced and beginners
• Fishing, boating and watersports
• Tennis, squash and bowls
• Mountain-biking trails
• Beautiful scenery for walking and hiking
• Birdwatching
• Cycling
• Stargazing