SWELLENDAM - THINGS TO DO
Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa after Cape Town and Stellenbosch and is often referred to as the historical heart of the Overberg. The Dutch East India Company founded the town in 1745 as the last outpost of civilisation on the eastern frontier. By the middle of the 19th century, British settlers had colonized the eastern districts and Swellendam became a thriving centre serving travellers on their long journey up the coast. Situated at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam is a popular tourist destination for travellers between Cape Town and George on the N2. The Hermitage Valley is the largest youngberry producer in the country and visitors are invited to try some liqueur and other berry product tasting. Swellendam is not only famous for its youngberries, but also for the picturesque Koornlands River, its ancient oak trees, architecture, stately whitewashed homesteads, its fascinating past and great outdoor life. Outdoor adventurers have many activities to choose from: backpacking in the mountains, visit the Marloth Nature Reserve, the Bontebok National Park which is home to the endangered bontebok, De Hoop Nature Reserve or tour the wine route of the Breede River Valley, Montague and the Klein Karoo. For the avid golfer, Swellendam has a lovely 9 hole golf course with magnificent views of the Langeberg Mountains. Other activities in the area include: canoeing, water-skiing and the “watersnake”on the Buffeljachts Dam, Pot Se Vlot’s double decker river boat on the Breede River, Two Feathers horse trails, mountain biking, abseiling, 4x4 adventures and much more! 
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