Cape Overberg

No more than an hour's drive from Cape Town’s city centre, Elgin is a world apart – a picturesque gem known for its fruit far

Benguela Cove’s Lighthouse Collection Syrah, wine of the Month...

The Benguela Adventure Park at Benguela Cove is temporarily closing for upgrades and renovations this winter...

#BravectoCares campaign continues to reward feline NPOs

Elgin Bikes2Blossoms will play its part in celebrating the bicycle with a two-day mountain bike event to be hosted by Trail’s En

Overberg MTB Events have created a bespoke mountain bike event that will take place in Tulbagh on August 14 and 15, 2021...

Professional cyclists HB Kruger and Catherine Colyn are gearing up to tackle the fast and punchy mountain bike trails at the Greyt

The renowned De Hoop Collection, together with Overberg MTB Events, has created an all-inclusive package for a mountain bike weeke

The popular Greyt Middelplaas Escape mountain bike event has added an exciting racing element to its 2021 edition, taking place at

This year’s De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience will offer a pristine getaway weekend filled with untamed and unspoilt mountain bike tra

Jennie Stenerhag and Amy McDougall will make their debut at this year’s Stanford MTB Classic when it takes place at the Stanford

This year’s Stanford MTB Classic will take on the popular guided ride format when the one-day mountain bike event takes place at

The Gift Market has been entertaining visitors and providing the Hermanus community with an array of unique and talented vendors f

The popular Greyt Escape, which was previously presented as a three-day mountain bike stage race, has packed all the action into a

The success of Von Geusau Chocolates in Greyton must inspire many who are doing a job that they do not enjoy. When Richard von ...

If you are in Greyton or McGregor in the Western Cape, you can do one of the extremely popular Boesmanskloof Greyton to McGregor

Hermanus Golf Course, located only 120 Km from Cape Town, is a perfect golfing venue ...

Hermanus is best known for its spectacular land-based whale-watching but there is actually much more to this area ...

Newton Johnson Wine Estate is situated about an hour and a half from Cape Town in the wine growing Hemel-en-Aarde Valley ...

Bouchard and Finlayson is a boutique winery situated in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley ...

Arabella Golf Course is situated in the Western Cape, close to Hermanus. Voted among the top 5 golf courses in South Africa ...

Creation Wine Estates is situated in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven-and-Earth) Valley near Hermanus in the Western Cape ...

Our Self Drive route gives you the best of whale watching in South Africa.

Sumaridge Wine Estate lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near the seaside town of Hermanus in the Western Cape ...

Raka Wines, on the farm Remhoogte, in the Kleinrivier valley near Stanford, has a range of wines, blended from the varietals ...

Spend some wonderful relaxing hours at the Klein River cheese farm, only 7km outside Stanford. Set along the Klein River, this ...

From Rooiels to Kleinmond, fishing spots abound for rock and surf as well as lagoon fishing. Betty's Bay, Cape Hangklip and ...

This unforgettable self drive route through the famous Garden Route is right up there with the most scenic road trips in the world

A new attraction has popped up in Elgin in the Western Cape and it’s drawing in the crowds – by road and rail. The Elgin Railw

Excitement is in the air ahead of the imminent arrival of spring; not because of blooming buds and colourful landscapes, but becau

Greyton pupils receive welcome packs of Subz reusable sanitary pads The delivery of 505 packs of Subz Pants and Pads to four s

Despite riding with a broken rib, defending men's solo champion Billy Stelling won his second stage in a row on the third day of

Despite wet conditions, Pieter Seyffert and Travis Walker kicked off their new partnership on a perfect note by winning the openin

Despite wet conditions, Pieter Seyffert and Travis Walker kicked off their new partnership on a perfect note by winning the openin

After a lengthy association with Hanco Kachelhoffer, mountain biking professional Pieter Seyffert will reveal a new partnership wh

The TransCape MTB race organisers will pioneer a fresh single-track challenge by introducing the riders to the Greyton Black secti

The TransCape MTB race organisers will pioneer a fresh single-track challenge by introducing the riders to the Greyton Black secti

In partnership with the Africa Foundation, the TransCape MTB race will use its reach in the cycling fraternity to contribute towar

Riders in next year's TransCape mountain bike event will find a better balance across the board as the organisers continue pushin

Chris Davies and Tyson Jopson did that on this spectacular motorbike route through the Overberg, in search of the best dirt...

We went looking for some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Cape Town, and we found some great eateries – whether...

I set off to find antiques and great deals in the Overberg, and discovered the only thing I didn’t bargain for is how many...

Cape Canopy Tour was recently placed second on the list of the world’s hottest new tourism experiences for 2015 by Lonely Planet.

Locals warned him of Stanford’s pull, but it wasn’t until he made a right-turn to this Overberg village that Fred Hatman felt...

Nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, lies Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district (after Cape Town and...

Seeing and Light are the two words that seem to sum up the quality of Baardskeerdersbos, the small rural settlement in the Over...

Have you ever asked yourself how you came to be in the midst of madness? Climbing onto Titanic ll should have been warning enough.

"Bot River's story is as much tied up with arrival of the first train in 1902, as with the first wagons back in the early 1700's."

"We bought a plot!" announces Willow Constantine enthusiastically as she and Fred von Heyer, both from Hout Bay, arrive rather ...

In this Overberg village, a nature reserve, dam,. lagoon, river and fynbos offer abundant birdlife. And then, nearby, there are ..

It’s an easy and beautiful drive through the Overberg countryside to Greyton Nature Reserve, the third-largest reserve in the ...

If you have a sense of adventure, bum-sliding, rock-hopping and swimming through a kloof will give you an adrenalin kick.

On the mountain above Somerset West is an old wagon trail. Back in the 1860s, 4500 ox wagon's climbed it every year. In 2012,...

Sarah Borchert grabs the opportunity to share boat-based whale watching with her family. Mom?' My five-year-old daughter's sea-..

Just an hour-and-a-half's drive southeast of Cape Town is the mountainous Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a place that rivals the ...

A superb 'no pack drill' saunter on the Overberg coast with several options, many points of interest and tasty seafood treats.

Within an hour’s drive of Cape Town, some of the world’s best award winning brandies are beckoning. Take in the stunning scenery

Within an hour's drive from Cape Town, some of the world's best award winning brandies wait to be discovered.

The ambiance, location and the famous, fresh, food all contribute to the popularity of this restaurant. Remember to book in ...

This really interesting 263km self drive circular route, offers scenery, vineyards, marine life, beaches, walks, birds, historic

This really interesting 263km self drive circular route, offers scenery, vineyards, marine life, beaches, walks, birds, historic

The beautiful little Overberg village of Wolvengat, is home to well-known South African artists Wim and Tina de Roubaix.

The 3km stroll along the Klein River, called the Wandelpad is one of the ‘must do’s’, when in Stanford. The beautiful path winds

The Vaalvlei working farm,close to Stanford, is set in the Klein River Mountains, with awesome views and excellent fly fishing ...

There are not many restaurants at which booking is REALLY essential. They have to be extra special, like Marianas in Stanford ...

Hand crafted grappa and fruit spirits are distilled on the Sir Robert Stanford farm, under the watchful eye of Johan de Villiers.

Madre's Kitchen is set on the Sir Robert Stanford Wine Estate, with a scenic vista over Stanford. This country styled restaurant..

Quad Biking is the ideal way for those with energy to burn to experience the sights of the beautiful outdoors in Stanford.

Takura Chadoka was born in Zimbabwe where he developed his love of art. His paintings are in a unique African style, depicting ...

Besides the more difficult hiking trails in the Kogelberg Reserve, there are some easier trails for those who would like to take

If you are an adrenalin junkie, sandboarding the Blesberg Dune above Silversands Beach in Betty’s Bay, is a must. The rush is ...

Salmonsdam Nature Reserve is renowned for its mountainous landscape twittering with birdlife. The fynbos covered slopes, waterfall

Birkenhead Breweries, just outside Stanford, has a magnificent setting on a country estate in the shadow of the Klein River ...

Palmiet River Rafting, near Kleinmond, offers white water in winter and tubing excursions in summer. From adrenalin to calm ...

The Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, between Swellendam and Heidelberg, is a magnificent 250ha indigenous forest, and 14 000ha ..

Boosmansbos Wilderness at the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve has magnificent hikes through indigenous forest, fynbos, great birds

Grootvadersbosh Nature Reserve, a unique Afromontaine forest, is a birder's paradise - particularly for its forest species and ...

This area has much to offer the keen angler. There are many spots, rock and surf, close to each other, so a fishing getaway ...

Sandown Blues has views for miles over the blue flag main beach of Kleinmond. Fresh seafood is a speciality, as is rib steaks.

The Kroonland 4x4 trail on the Kaaimansgat farm offers pristine fynbos with brilliant views over the valley, especially from ...

Theewaterskloof Golf Club on the Theewaterskloof Country Estate is home to a 9-hole golf course, rated one of the top 20 nine-hole

The Theewaterskloof Dam is beautifully set, between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp, surrounded by farmlands, majestic mountains ...

The Kelkiewyn Farm Stall in Villiersdorp is beautifully set alongside the Elands River with al fresco seating on the river bank ..

Kamazoo Quad Bike trails offer tours that will be remembered, long after the fun stops. Anyone can drive through the beautiful ...

This scenic self-drive route through fruit orchards, winelands, and stunning passes offers wine tasting, gourmet food, farm stalls

Peregrine is renowned for its huge range of locally produced wines at very competitive prices. Biltong is also a firm favourite ..

Orchards Farm Stall, near Grabouw has a coffee shop, filled with treats from the on-site bakery. Breakfast, light lunches, art ...

Bot River is home to the Klein Paradys Equestrian centre, where the owners, Sue and Manfred, have 17 years experience riding out.

Set in the beautiful Elgin Valley is a scenic Mashie Golf course that lends itself to family fun in the great outdoors.

The Lady and Fig Bistro in Grabouw has an Elgin Valley view to compliment the chic décor and innovative modern cuisine.

The wine farms in the Elgin ward, have one thing in common - a choice of vine sites that have all the key components to produce ..

If you are a real adrenalin junkie, then kloofing Suicide Gorge in the scenic Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve may just be for ..

The Hottentots Holland reserve in the Western Cape is best known for its hikes and kloofing, in a beautiful landscape, with rugged

The Oak Valley winemaker, a keen mountain biker himself, established the Oak Valley Mountain Bike Trail near Grabouw ...

The Green Mountain Slackpacking trail takes place over 60km and four days, through mountain fynbos, fruit farms and vineyards ...

The Elgin Apple Museum depicts the history of the apple industry in South Africa. See the progress from the earliest basic ...

The original railway shunting shed in Bot River has been beautifully restored to a restaurant known for pizzas, Sunday lunch, 60's

The Oude Molen Brandy Distillery in Grabouw, just an hour from Cape Town, is not only a window into the fascinating process of ...

The Iona Wine Estate vineyards are on a mountain plateau 420 metres high, and here in South Africa, these cool sites are scarce.

The Cluver family were the founding fathers of the Elgin wine ward. Established in 1896, as an apple farm, the family went on to

Thandi Wine Estate was South Africa’s first agricultural Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) project. Thandi Wines became the first

Owner Elreda Pillman runs Goedvertrouw Wine Estate, on the Van der Stel Pass between Botrivier and Villiersdorp. The historic farm

When six of Elgin’s eco-conscious, grape, apple and pear farmers formed a partnership to plant and harvest grapes, the wines offer

Oak Valley Wine Estate, Grabouw, presently has a highly acclaimed Platter 4 ½ Star Sauvignon Blanc on the market together with ...

Shannon Vineyards, situated on the Palmiet River in the Elgin Valley, have put together a winning team of owners, Kevin Watt and

South Hills is a boutique wine estate, with and excellent restaurant, wedding venue and accommodation. The unique terroir reflects

The Venue’s setting on spectacular wine farm in Elgin is not only attractive to birds and wildlife, but to bridal couples and ...

Situated on a heritage farm, dating back to the 1700s, in the quaint village Bot River, Beaumont Wines is a family run winery ...

This historic limestone fisherman’s cottage in Gansbaai has been home to a popular restaurant for over 14 years. Enjoy superb ...

The fully licensed boat has everything you need for fishing and more importantly, the skipper knows all the good fishing spots.

There is a beautiful trail which meanders for 7km from the Gansbaai harbour along the shoreline to the Klipgat Cave, in the Walker

View the whales from the verandah of the Coffee on the Rocks Restaurant, in De Kelders. This is a must stop eating experience.

The Whale Coast beaches and mountains of the Cape Overberg are perfect for those who love to explore nature on a horse trail ...

Farm 215 Nature Reserve, Gansbaai, offers award winning accommodation with panoramic views, tranquillity and fine dining close to

The ancient 30ha Platbos forest has trees that are over 1000 years old and is Africa’s most southerly indigenous forest. The walk

Take a wonderful 2 hour trip through beautiful fynbos, old growth forest to a stunning mountain top view over Walker Bay and ...

Feel the spirit of the African culture as Thobeka takes you on a guided walking tour of Masakhane Township in Gansbaai.

There is no better way to experience the beauty of the sea and possibly see the marine life up-close than to go on a kayak trip ..

Grootbos Nature Reserve offers award winning 5-star accommodation, set in magnificent scenery above Walker Bay. The stylish ...

Shark Diving Unlimited in Gansbaai is a fully licenced shark cage operator, with permits from Marine and Coastal Management ...

Our boat-based whale watching safaris take place in Walker Bay, which is renowned for the best viewing of Southern Right Whales ..

The Walker Bay Nature Reserve is managed by Cape Nature and stretches for almost 25km from the scenic Klein River Estuary ...

There are not many places where one can legally drive to an excellent fishing spot. The Walker Bay 4x4 Fishing Trail is located ..

The beautiful Bot River Lagoon is a prime bird watching spot in the Overberg. It is incorporated into the Rooisands Nature Reserve

The Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate is a quality vineyard that is dedicated to perfection, in their wine making, the restaurant, and ...

Wildekrans Estate is a boutique winery situated near Bot River in the Southern Cape. Taste award winning wines on this beautiful

Rivendell is a boutique wine farm in Bot River, nearby Arabella, offering excellent breakfast and lunch with amazing views ...

With over 96 fynbos and forest species recorded at Harold Porter, some specials include Verreaux’s Eagle, Orange-breasted Sunbird

The hiking trails in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve area offers pristine fynbos, clear rivers, waterfalls, forest, rock pools and ..

The Kogelberg Nature Reserve, just west of Kleinemond, and close to Betty’s Bay, is the pristine heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Walker Bay and hermanus are probably best known for the Southern Right Whales that visit during their annual migration.

Hermanus has a Wine Route it can be proud of, and the area offers many attractions to complement the R320 Hemel en Aarde Route

Dassiesfontein Farm Stall lies between Botrivier and Caledon on the N2 and offers the traveller on their way to the Garden Route

An Overberg slackpack hike that's just made for lovers of fine food and wine, as well as the great outdoors.

Kunste Huijs fine art gallery sources and displays the original work of more than 60 South African artists. The owner, Grady ...

The historical areas of Voortrek Street, Van Oudtshoorn Street and Swellengrebel Street all lead to the Cape Dutch Drostdy Museum.

Houw Hoek Farm Stall offers homemade pies, quiches, biscuits and cakes; freshly baked bread, preserves, pastas, cheeses, local ..

Bontebok National Park is a place of simplistic beauty and peaceful charm. The majestic Langeberg Mountains provide a ...

Minky had made a promise as a child to her fairy and angel friends to make a place where all peace loving beings could feel safe

The Marloth Nature Reserve lies within the rugged and scenic southern Langeberg mountain range near Swellendam.

The first vineyards in South Africa were established in the early 1650s in the beautiful fertile valleys surrounding Cape Town ...

The Harold Porter Botanical Garden is situated on the lower mountain slopes of the dramatic Kogelberg range and is reached by ...

Stony Point Penguin Colony is one of only two mainland colonies of African Penguin and is reached by the most beautiful coastal ..

This scenic pass crosses the Hottentots Holland Range and is home to two fynbos endemics, Cape Victorin’s Scrub-Warbler as ...

Arabella translates loosely into 'beautiful land' and any visitor to this little piece of golfing heaven would find it hard to...

Every year, southern right whales journey more than 3000 kilometres from the Antarctic Ocean to the Southern African coastline...

This national Park is the smallest in the country, but offers all of us, including the bontebok, some space and tranquillity...

Just beyond Swellendam the Breede River eases itself past hillsides dotted with aloes and rare renosterveld shrubs. Tucked away ab

Proteas of every sort welcome you into this reserve at the foot of the Perdeberg Mountains. Pretty sunbirds feed on plant nectar ...