- Grabouw
Apple, mountain bike and adventure country.
- Betty's Bay
One of those places that grew up as a holiday home from home.
- Kleinmond
Because of its isolation Kleinmond was an outlaws’ stronghold for some 200 years. Nestled between two estuaries and bordered by fynbos covered mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Kleinmond is an appetising stop for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a hikers paradise, and with consistently good swell, not bad for surfers either.
- Hermanus
A favourite weekend getaway spots for people living in Cape Town. Hermaus has a little bit of everything from long beaches, to whales populating the bay to a rocking nightlife......
- Fisherhaven
10 kilometres outside Hermanus.
- Gansbaai
Named after the wild geese in the area, this small fishing village is renowned for its shark cage diving and spectacular whale watching. The cliffs at De Kelders offer good viewing all the way along the coast to Pearly Beach.
- Bredasdorp
Situated 25km north of Cape Agulhas, Bredasdorp is a centre for wool, grain and dairy farming and lying in the heart of the Overberg, you’ll certainly know that you are in the “bread basket” of Africa…
- NapierWC
A tranquil and quirky country village.
- Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas backpackers is set at the true southernmost tip of the continent. Is it really where the two oceans meet? Go there to see for yourself.
- Arniston
This lovely little fishing village is set against an backdrop of impossibly blue seas and whitewashed cottages. Meander down to the harbour and choose a fish fresh off the boats, or take a walk to the caves and shout something you’d like to hear a few times.
- Riversdale
Set halfway between Cape Town and Knysna, this little town boasts some classic country attractions.
- Montagu Western Cape
Montagu is situated on Route 62, the road to wine and roses, this charming little village lies snoozing in the embrace of the mountains.
- Witsand
Known as the whale nursery of the East Coast, with the largest concentration of whales on the South African coastline, Witsand is at the mouth of the Breede River. It’s a peaceful town with excellent fishing.
- Robertson
Robertson lies on the Breede River Valley which is on Route 62. It is one of the longest wine routes in the world.
- Swellendam
Swellendam lies beneath some of the most spectacular peaks in the Langeberg range. These peaks used to be used as sundials by the farmers who called them 10, 11, 12 and 1 o'clock. Today, old oak trees, wide roads and whitewashed homesteads recall Swellendam’s past as a frontier town. From here there’s easy access to a myriad outdoor wilderness experiences.
- Barrydale
Barrydale is situated at the top of the Tradouw pass and is on the R62
Greyton
Rural tranquillity and quaint country scenes.
Spend some time in this charming village and add to your collection of picture postcard moments. Click. Thatched cottages, donkey carts, tumbling roses. Shy new oak leaves, heavy acorns. Click. Undulating mountains tower against the sky while peaceful fields dream in the sun. Click. Test drive a few restaurants, breathe in fresh country air or try the overnight hike to McGregor.
Places to Stay
- Zebra Moon
Discover some country charm in Greyton.
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For the best Scuba diving on the South Coast and some of the best scuba in the world.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)
Buffalo Bay backpackers is situated just outside Knysna and is on the beach.
(Knysna,Garden Route)
A Johannesburg backpackers which is where it’s rumoured that Ghandi stayed here 100 years ago.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
One of the best, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
Help research the movements of lions in the Addo.
(Addo Elephant Park,Sunshine Coast)
The perfect backpcker adventure in Cape Town....
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
Small group safaris throughout Southern Africa.
(Maputo,Overland Trips)
Storms Rivers eco warriors as well as adventurers.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A funky Jeffrey's Bay backpackers surf lodge, overlooking Supertubes.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Dive at the aquarium and for close up encounters with big (and smal)l fish.
(Durban ,Durban)
