Things to Do

The elegant white spire of the Neo-gothic style Dutch Reformed Church is the focal point in the Karoo town of Beaufort West.

Take a self drive tour from Laingsburg to Ladismith along one of most scenic Karoo landscapes, through a breathtaking pass and join Route 62, the world's longest wine route.

Snake Eagle Thinking Path is a footpath outside Matjiesfontein consisting of white stones laid out as one continuous line in the shape of an eagle leading the walker back to the starting point.

Enjoy freshly baked scones with jam, cream, cheese or biltong at Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel, a national monument with over 150 years of history.

The Whispering Tree is a massive Ficus burkei (Burke's fig or common wild fig) in Voëlroepersfontein's garden with South African Champion Tree status.

Barrydale Hand Weavers preserves the ancient process of weaving with thoughtfully designed and ethically handwoven quality textiles for your home.

The farm has become famous for its wine, but also cultivates lucerne, vegetable seed and pastures for sheep, cattle, pigs and horses.

The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex is home to the 500 year old Post Office Tree, a life-size replica of the Dias Caravel, the Shell Museum and an Ethno-Botanical garden.

Deep Sea Adventures in Mossel Bay provide unique, fun filled deep sea fishing adventure trips for the whole family.

Indalu is a stunning game reserve 30km outside Mossel Bay in the Garden Route with self-catering chalets and guided tours with the elephants.

Visit the world renowned archaeological site with evidence for early modern human behaviour and experience the awe of standing at the Point of Human Origins.

Romonza Boat Trips offer Seal Island trips (all year round), sunset cruises (November to April) and boat-based whale watching (July to October) with fully qualified tourist guides.

Whether it's your first jump or you're an experienced skydiver, Skydive Mossel Bay offers the best scenery of all in South Africa with its drop zone less than 5km from the beach.

Experience a unique South African bushveld stay in luxury tented accommodation in the heart of the Klein Karoo within the Garden Route.

The Cango Caves Heritage Tour is an easy walk through the first six largest and most spectacular halls while the Adventure Tour is challenging with exciting passages and narrow tunnels.

Guided tours are fundamental in Cango Wildlife Ranch's education programs that gives each of the more than 90 species of animals a voice.

Five Shy Meerkats adventure tours offer visitors the opportunity to observe meerkats as they emerge from their burrows and go about their daily routines.

Highgate Ostrich Show Farm is the world's first ostrich show farm established in 1938 where you can meet ostriches face to face.

Safari Ostrich Farm is a commercial ostrich breeding farm offering interactive encounters with and learning something new about the world's largest bird.

Enjoy various family fun activities, a la carte restaurant, functions venue and holiday accommodation options in the beautiful semi-desert Klein Karoo.

The Old Jail in Riversdale us famous for the most delicious coffee and cake along the N2 national road in the Garden Route.

Watch from the comfort of coastal accommodation, follow the walkway or sit on un-spoilt sand dunes while watching these breathtaking whales.

Hike up to the Vulture Deck on Potberg mountain where they can watch the amazing endangered Cape vultures, the Western Cape's last surviving colony, swoop and soar above.

The 140ha farm on the Van der Stel Pass in Bot River is a tranquil location that Luke Cornell has carefully developed over the years in order to create the best possible environment for all the animals in his care.

Known for its award-winning wines, olive oils and dining experiences, Wildekrans also offers luxury farm accommodation, and many outdoor activities for nature lovers and biking/hiking enthusiasts.

This part of the SA coastline is known as the "Graveyard of Ships" with well known ships like the 'Arniston', 'Birkenhead' and 'Queen of the Thames' coming to grief in these waters.

Caledon Museum, a Victorian house from Caledon's past, presents old masterpieces in modern frames.

Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.

A zipline canopy tour in the company of soaring eagles, surrounded by breathtaking Cape fynbos panoramas and mountainscapes only an hour's drive from Cape Town by car.

Elgin Railway Market is a bustling steampunk station market where visitors greet the Steam Train Tour arriving at the Elgin Station in the scenic Overberg town of Grabouw.

Enjoy tranquil horseback rides at Long Shadows Farm through the scenic farmlands of the Elgin Valley, tailor-made to suit everyone from beginners to more seasoned riders.

Part caravan park, part designer farm lodge, this is the perfect family fun and team building venue to get work teams to move, create and compete.

Our beautiful stable is open to the public from 3 years and older. We offer outrides, private or group lessons and 15 or 30 minute pony/horse rides (beginner or advanced).

Trail's End Bike Hotel in Grabouw is Africa's first bike hotel and the perfect base to relax and have fun exploring the delights of the Overberg with family and friends.

The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary at Van Dyks Bay is a world class rehabilitation facility providing temporary care to seabirds in need, focusing on the African Penguin.

Afrikanos offer you a true South African Crocodile Experience within the lush Birkenhead area just outside Gansbaai where man and crocodile collide in a natural and safe swimming environment.

Dyer Island Cruises provides 5 star marine adventures with the opportunity to view the Marine Big 5 of the Dyer Island ecosystem: whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins.

Fatbike Tours offer stunning trails in De Kelders where you'll have the time of your life riding sand dunes and along the beach on our new Fatbikes with 4.7" tyres.

An excursion on horseback is undoubtedly the most pleasurable way to explore this secluded and pristine stretch of the Cape Whale Coast in the Overberg.

Ivanhoe Boat Based Whale Watching offers a uniquely personalised service to clients and a chance to see Southern Right whales, as well as Brides and Humpback whales and even Great White sharks.

Marine Dynamics is a whale watching and shark cage diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Genadendal Museum gives homage to the Moravian Missionaries and members of the congregation was one of the most progressive communities at the Cape during the 19th century.

Heart of Abalone farm tours in Hermanus teach you more about abalone (perlemoen): see it, feel it, and even taste it. Polished shells, jewelry and canned and dried abalone are for sale.

The Cliff Path not only affords some of the best land-based whale watching in the world from June to December, but it is also a nature lover's paradise.

Spend an exhilarating hour and a half discovering Walker Bay's wildlife, stunning coastline and famous whales aboard their wheelchair accessible and child friendly boat, Unathi.

Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.

Experience boat-based whale watching with Southern Right Charters aboard their purpose-built catamaran. Friendly crew and knowledgeable guides add a personal touch for an all-round great adventure.

Entering the main hall, the giant whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling is the first thing you see. Informative exhibits teach visitors how to identify the whales that visit these shores.

Arabella Country Estate offers Golf Estate living in the Overberg, and is home to the 18-hole Arabella Golf Club and luxury Arabella Hotel.

A One Stop Adventure Shop offering guided horse trails and hikes, food and wine pairings, water sports and mountain biking routes.

Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.

Treat yourself or a loved one to a mouth-watering breakfast, lunch or dessert and shop for gifts, decor, household goodies and jewelry.

Napier Farm Stall and Restaurant has set the standard in Napier for top quality 'plaaskombuis', or as the English refer, a wholesome country meal.

Lady Stanford river cruises take you on a leisurely modern and eco-friendly cruise down the Klein River from Stanford towards the Hermanus Lagoon.

Panthera Africa focuses on the welfare of lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs and caracals - no breeding, trading or interaction takes place. Come listen to our stories of rescued animals.

At Struisbaai Harbour and you hear the waves calling to you to do a cruise, high-speed trip, fishing or whale watching?

Heritage Aviation in Swellendam provides premium flight training solutions to all clients who wish to pursue a professional flying career, be it for commercial or leisure purpose.

Kwetu, Swahili for "Our home, our place", is a peaceful farm in Buffeljagsrivier offering nature lovers game, horse riding and bass and tilapia fishing.

Wildebraam Berry Estate, Swellendam's "Berried Treasure", delights visitors with home crafted liqueur, berry farming and self-catering accommodation.

Visit the Tractor Museum in Villiersdorp and travel through the fascinating history of farming machinery, which have been carefully restored by members of the club.