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Hiking at Marloth Nature Reserve – 1 to 3
hours hikes for the not so energetic plus overnight hikes available
www.capenature.org.za
Bird watching - Marloth Park or Bontebok
Park
www.capenature.org.za
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Quadbiking:
Ecoquad offers a fun & safe way to see some of the few remaining unspoiled areas in the Western Cape. Trails to Cape Agulhas will stop at the Southernmost tip of Africa, you will see ancient fishtraps and
much more.
Trails to Witsand take you to the Whale Nursery of South Africa, unspoiled white dunes and coastal fynbos. This is one of the best trails in the Western Cape. For more info:
www.ecoquad.co.za
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Horse riding
Two Feathers offers horse trails to suit everybody irrespective of your experience. One, two and three hours rides available in the morning and afternoon. Full day, or 2 day trails also available. Riders are guided through the local forestry roads at the foot of the Langeberg or you can watch the whales at the de Hoop Nature Reserve Trail
For further details see: www.twofeathers.co.za
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River Rafting
A wonderful experience of going down the Breede river – suitable for everyone. Enjoy one of the most scenic and picturesque sections of the Breede River. It has abundant birdlife and indigenous fauna and flora. Min 6 pax
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Wildebraam Liqueur Farm
Swellendam is one of the largest Youngberry growing areas in the country. Visit a Youngberry farm just 3 km outside the town for liqueur tasting.
www.wildebraam.co.za
 
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Faerie Sanctuary
This is a local attractions that draws interest from all over South Africa. It is a real Faerie Sanctuary – a garden filled with faeries peeking out amongst the indigenous trees, plants & herbs. On display and to buy faeries of all descriptions – re-live your childhood. Suitable for all ages!!
Tel 028 514 1786
Open: Friday to Sunday: 09h00 – 17h00
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Sunset Cruises, Fuffi Slide, Canoe Hire, Waterskiing and Watersnake
The cruise is on the Buffeljachts Dam at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, on a fully kitted out double-decker wooden craft. Enjoy the unbelievable scenery while you watch the sun go down. Catering is optional.
Fuffi slide is 210m long and 40m high!! Canoes are hired and you can paddle as long as you like. Waterskiing is charged per hour for boat and driver for as many people as you like.
www.deadduck.co.za/ads/buffeljagswatersport
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Artists
Maggy Lismont is among the many artists living in Swellendam. Maggy is a Belgian artist who loves to paint outdoors. She moved to Swellendam 3 years ago and expresses herself in this unique and beautiful environment, in the nature and the history. She loves to draw the local people from different angles and to encounter the real soul of beauty in poverty and the numerous contrasts in South Africa. For art & pottery workshops.
See www.safasafari.com
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Galleries
Morgenzon Art Gallery – a collection of
wonderfully talented local artists within walking distance of Aanhuizen
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Potters
Bukkenburg Studio – An impressive studio to visit. Their speciality is high-temperature, reduction fired stoneware and porcelain and these are on display in their studio. A visit to this studio is really worthwhile. They are open every day – check the sign at the entrance.
Tel: 028 514 1644
www.pottery.co.za
Cape Agulhas - Day trips to the southernmost
tip of Africa.
www.go2africa.com/south-africa/garden-route/cape-agulhas/
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Whale Nursery at Witsand - +- 40mins drive.
www.witsand.co.za/
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Suurbraak – Mission
village from the Xairu
people 10kn from Swellendam on route to Oudtshoorn via the Tradouw Pass -
www.swellendamtourism.co.za
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Roberston Wine Route – A stunning
outing for the day. Drive through the wine estates enjoying excellent wines
at excellent prices. Be sure not to miss the Wacky Wine Weekend in the
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