b&b accommodation in Swellendam

Take part in the natural beauty
and historic charm of
Swellendam
and its surroundings

Make a selection out of the
diverse list of things to do:
Nature parks and hiking trails

Horse riding trails and mountain bike routes

Drostdy Museum

Swellendam golf course

Sulina Faerie Sanctuary

Potters

Youngberry farms

Scenic routes and wine tasting

Whale watching and beaches

Restaurants in Swellendam

Swellendam: Marloth Nature reserve

Extending from the edge of the town to the top of the majestic Langeberg mountains Swellendam's Marloth Nature reserve is a botanist's dream with an abundance of wild flowers and fynbos. There are several hiking trails with beautiful walks to waterfalls through indigenous forest. For those who wish to undertake the entire 81km Swellendam trail, there are six huts positioned at regular intervals. There are also several day walks. At the Marloth Nature Reserve, you will see klipspringer, duiker, rhebok and leopard.
Distance from our accommodation: 5 minutes' drive
More information: http://capenature.co.za

Swellendam: Bontebok National Park

Ca 5km from our accommodation is the Bontebok National Park, cradled between the Langeberg Mountains and the Breede Rivier. Besides bontebok, the park is also home to zebra, red hartebeest and grey rhebok. The park is home to 200 bird species. Bird watchers should look out for secretary birds and fish eagles. This Park's biodiversity and rich history and cultural heritage further contribute to a place of history, peace and beauty.
More information: http://www.capenature.co.za
Distance from Swellendam Country Lodge Guesthouse: 10 minutes' drive

Swellendam: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

To the east of Swellendam, ca. half a hour's drive from our B&B, is Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. An indigenous forest of 250ha that can be explored on foot or on a mountain bike. Grootvadersbosch is a birder's paradise. There are about 200 bird species, including the crowned eagle, the black eagle, marina trogon, paradise flycatcher and the Knysna woodpecker. Bushbuck, klipspringer, grey rhebuck, Cape grysbok, baboon, mongoose, genet and the occasional leopard are found, as well as a species of ghost frog and a unique forest emperor butterfly. Two hides have been built at separate spots within the forest canopy. A short hike will bring you to the Duivenhoks River, where swimming and kloofing possibilities exist in a beautiful gorge.
More information: http://www.capenature.co.za