Situated mid way between Cape Town and George, Swellendam is an excellent overnight stop for travellers following the Garden Route... and a great destination in its own right.

 

 

Swellendam attractions:

Good restaurants
Historic buildings
Art galleries and potteries
Attractive, tree-lined streets
Golf course

 

A beautiful environment:

Mountain
Game reserve
Nature reserve
River
Forest
Fruit farms


For lovers of the outdoors:

Walking
Horse riding
Golf
Fishing
Canoeing
Cycling
Bird watching


May we help you?

We would be delighted to suggest some things to see and do in and around town or help you to choose a restaurant - we know most of the local attractions and the best eating places! 


Explore the Overberg region…

Swellendam is an excellent base for exploring the Overberg region and Breede River Valley - easily justifying a stay of two or more nights. We would be pleased to suggest day trips to help you get the most from your stay. (See the sub-menu of this page for some choices.)

Guests who have followed our suggestions - or blazed their own trail - have found the experience very rewarding.