Swelledam - Western Cape South Africa
Swellendam is situated
in the Western Cape
of South Africa and
is famous for its beauty and wines. Heritage, culture, architecture, wildlife
and outdoor adventure - just some of the attractions that make Swellendam a
mojor tourist attraction.
Located
at the foot of the
Langeberg Mountains and halfway between Cape
Town and George,
Swellendam is the third oldest permanent settlement in South Africa. It is the
perfect stopover from which to explore the Southern
Cape, Breede
River Valley and Klein
Karoo.
Swellendam offers excellent accommodation and restaurants, sporting
facilities which include a 9-hole golf course, hiking- horse- and mountain bike
trails, as well as water sports and sunset cruises on the Buffeljachts Dam and
the Breede River. Various arts and crafts studios, a Faerie Sanctuary,
youngberry farm and preserved flower centre are open to the public.
Accommodation in Swellendam
- Amakhulu Central Reservations
Merle
offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation
in South Africa. She specializes in the Western Cape including Swellendam.
- Accommodation
in Swellendam
This website is the best I have yet come across for accommodation in South
Africa. You communicate directly with the accommodation establishment and
the entire booking is carried out online.
Activities in Swellendam
- Drostdy Museum Complex
A leading cultural history museum comprising various historical
buildings, open-air exhibits, restaurants and a craft shop;
- Bontebok National Park: TThis unique reserve is 6km out of
Swellendam and has seven distinct eco-systems and is an excellent spot
from which to view the Southern Right whales with their calves from August -
November.For further information, contact the Swellendam Tourism Bureau.
- Marloth Nature Reserve: Situated in the Langeberg mountains. Hiking
trails have been established, as well as several day walks.
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