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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Overberg District  /  Swellendam

Swellendam

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History Museums National Parks Nature & Parks
Regarded as South Africa's third-oldest town, Swellendam contains over 50 provincial heritage sites and well-preserved examples of Cape Dutch architecture. The town owes its existence to the Khoi people--nomadic pastoralists who helped the Dutch build trade posts and develop a mercantile industry. No trip to Swellendam is complete without visiting the nearby nature reserves and the national park, which shelters endangered Cape mountain zebras, bushbucks, baboons, crowned eagles, emperor butterflies, and leopards. Mountain biking, kite surfing, visiting farms, hiking, and fishing also rate highly among things to do in Swellendam. Swellendam is in Overberg District. Plan your tour of Swellendam and South Africa travel itinerary using our South Africa travel route builder.
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Top tours near Swellendam
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Popular things to do in Swellendam

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Drostdy Museum
4.5
Duration:1 h
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Bontebok National Park
3.4
Duration:8 h
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Marloth Nature Reserve
4.5
Duration:2 h 30 min
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NG Kerk Swellendam
4.1
Duration:2 h 30 min

Side trips from Swellendam

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Montagu
4.6
Duration:8 h
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
Cape Agulhas
4.5
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
Gansbaai
4.0
Duration:2 h 30 min
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De Hoop Nature Reserve Whale Trail
De Hoop Nature Reserve
4.6
Duration:2 h 30 min

Hidden gems in Swellendam

Swellendam Golf Course
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery
5.0
Duration:30 min
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Umshanti
4.4
Duration:2 h 30 min
Swellendam fairy sanctuary
3.9
Duration:2 h 30 min

Shopping in Swellendam

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Wilderbraam Berry Estate
4.3
Duration:2 h 30 min
Die Biltong Boetiek
4.6
Duration:30 min
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SwellenMark Shopping Centre
3.5
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Bee Things
3.4
Duration:30 min

Trails in Swellendam

Swellendam Hiking Trail
4.0
Duration:2 h 30 min

Historic Sites in Swellendam

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Old Apostolic Church
4.0
Duration:30 min
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