Things to do in and around Swellendam

Main Attractions | Places of Interest | Restaurants/Coffee Shops | Activities

Bontebok National Park - http://www.sanparks.org/
The rare and beautiful Bontebok antelope and other small buck species can be seen at this park, which is only 6km out of Swellendam. Ask Bontebok Tours about the guided tours to the park.
Gate hours: Summer 7:00-19:00 Winter 7:00-18:00
Entrance fees: R15 for adults, R8 for children under 16

Marloth Nature Reserve - http://www.capenature.org.za/
The reserve has 8 one-day trails to explore indigenous forest patches or to climb celestial heights. Explore nature by hiking the 6-day Swellendam trail. All trails start and end at the reserve office.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7:00-16:00
Entrance fee: R15 for adults, R8 for scholars, children under 6 years free

Drostdy Museum - http://www.drostdymuseum.com/
This Drostdy was built in 1747 as the official residence and seat of the landdrost. This charming building has great architectural value, and is now a leading historical museum. The open-air Drostdy Museum Complex comprises several buildings including official, town and country dwellings.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-16:45 Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00
Entrance fee: Adults R10 Children R1
Drosdy Museum Complex, Swellengredel Street

Wildebraam Liqueur - http://www.wildebraam.co.za/
Unique South african Liqueuers. Corporate gifts. Personalised labelling. Cellar tours and tastings. Pick your own berries on the farm, Hermitage Liqueur Farm , during harvesting season.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 17:00 Sat 9:00 - 15:00
Tel +27-(0)28-5143132

SGAF - The Berry Farm - http://www.sgaf.co.za/
Youngberries, blackberries & blueberries. Pick your own berries during the harvesting season. Young- & Blackberry picking starts in the beginning of November till mid December.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 21:00 - 4:00 Sat 20:30pm - 12:30

The above information was kindly supplied by Bontebok Tours & Travel and the Swellendam Tourism Bureau - http://www.swellendamtourism.co.za/