Facilities

 

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