Historic Swellendam is third oldest settlement in South Africa and the gateway to the Garden Route. Situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape province of South Africa. Just off N2 between Cape Town and George

* Bontebok National Park * Marloth Nature Reserve with mountain trails * De Hoop Nature Reserve * 40 min drive from Barrydale, famous Route 62 * More than 65 wineries around Swellendam. Breede River Valley, Montague and the Klein Karoo wine route. Berry Farms. Hermitage Valley is the largest youngberry producer in the country. Liqueur tasting and other berry products on offer. Backpacking in the mountains 9 hole golf course with mountain views. Over 200 species of birds like the black Eagle and Paradise Flycatcher.