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Food scene
Fantastic Italian fine dining in Swellendam and rated as one of the best Italian restaurants in South Africa.
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La Sosta Restaurant & Guest House
145 Voortrek StFantastic Italian fine dining in Swellendam and rated as one of the best Italian restaurants in South Africa.
Visit the Wildebraam Berry Estate Tasting room to sample homemade products like liqueurs, jams and syrups and you can also pick your own berries.
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Wilderbraam Berry Estate
Bethel StreetVisit the Wildebraam Berry Estate Tasting room to sample homemade products like liqueurs, jams and syrups and you can also pick your own berries.
Best pizza in town. Recommended if you are looking for a traditional , classic pizza
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Woodpecker Pizzadeli
270 Voortrek StBest pizza in town. Recommended if you are looking for a traditional , classic pizza
One of our favorite dinner spots with French, African, European & Contemporary Cuisine with Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options and Gluten Free Options. Booking essential!
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Drostdy Restaurant
28 Swellengrebel StOne of our favorite dinner spots with French, African, European & Contemporary Cuisine with Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options and Gluten Free Options. Booking essential!
Unique experience that is a must-do when in Swellendam. Beach sand floors and casual dining, combined with delicious fresh seafood and sushi.
The Garden Shack
79 Voortrek StUnique experience that is a must-do when in Swellendam. Beach sand floors and casual dining, combined with delicious fresh seafood and sushi.
Eatery & shop on the Koornlands River in the Swellendam historical precinct. Picnics ,breakfasts,lunches,teas .Dogs on leads, pram, wheelchair & cycle friendly .Modern seasonal country cuisine with a twist. Vegetarian and Vegan options.
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Grace + Merci
8A Voortrek StreetEatery & shop on the Koornlands River in the Swellendam historical precinct. Picnics ,breakfasts,lunches,teas .Dogs on leads, pram, wheelchair & cycle friendly .Modern seasonal country cuisine with a twist. Vegetarian and Vegan options.
Guests who visit Bee Things can taste around ten honey variants – from blue gum and strandveld to orange blossom and fynbos – before you decide on a favourite to buy.
Bee Things
1 Faure StreetGuests who visit Bee Things can taste around ten honey variants – from blue gum and strandveld to orange blossom and fynbos – before you decide on a favourite to buy.
If you are a coffee lover, this is a must visit! Ikigai has the best coffee in town.
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Ikigai Coffee Bar & Deli
19 Swellengrebel StIf you are a coffee lover, this is a must visit! Ikigai has the best coffee in town.
Tredici opened its doors in the historic town of Swellendam in the Overberg on the 1st of December 2012. This bakery, patisserie and restaurant have many facets to compliment both the local area and passing traffic on the N2. With its location directly on the N2, it will strive to be the destination stop all those travelling between the Garden route and Cape Town.
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Tredici
68 Somerset StTredici opened its doors in the historic town of Swellendam in the Overberg on the 1st of December 2012. This bakery, patisserie and restaurant have many facets to compliment both the local area and passing traffic on the N2. With its location directly on the N2, it will strive to be the destination stop all those travelling between the Garden route and Cape Town.
Kapokbos Restaurant is set on the world-class Weltevrede Wine Estate near Bonnievale in the Western Cape. The elegant restaurant overlooks the rose gardens and vineyards of Weltevrede with the Riviersonderend mountains as a back drop. Kapokbos Restaurant focuses on fresh local ingredients, influenced by the seasons to create contemporary country cuisine. The menu is ever changing and new dishes are always up to steal the show so that guests can explore something different. Casual dining, with exceptional wines.
Kapokbos Restaurant
Kapokbos Restaurant is set on the world-class Weltevrede Wine Estate near Bonnievale in the Western Cape. The elegant restaurant overlooks the rose gardens and vineyards of Weltevrede with the Riviersonderend mountains as a back drop. Kapokbos Restaurant focuses on fresh local ingredients, influenced by the seasons to create contemporary country cuisine. The menu is ever changing and new dishes are always up to steal the show so that guests can explore something different. Casual dining, with exceptional wines.
Great restaurant on main street of Swellendam specialising in Ostrich dishes. Seating available inside and outside. Waiters are very friendly and efficient. Has a nice atmosphere and the Ostrich burger is our favourite.
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De Vagebond restaurant
132 Voortrekker StGreat restaurant on main street of Swellendam specialising in Ostrich dishes. Seating available inside and outside. Waiters are very friendly and efficient. Has a nice atmosphere and the Ostrich burger is our favourite.
Christelle’s Bistro is a cosy, funky, relaxing, unique little French Bistro set in the historic town of Swellendam, the 5th oldest town in South Africa, with a beautiful garden. The Bistro is created out of years of experience working in the hospitality industry all over the world. Chef Josia is heading the kitchen and his French wife Christelle, the friendly hostess. Christelle’s Bistro was established in 2021, with strong European influences, Christelle being French, with South African flair. Each dish is created with flavours that complement one another. The menu is changed according to season as we believe in only preparing with the freshest ingredients. They cater for vegetarians and vegans. They are pet friendly and also have some snacks for your furry children.
Christelle's Bistro
Christelle’s Bistro is a cosy, funky, relaxing, unique little French Bistro set in the historic town of Swellendam, the 5th oldest town in South Africa, with a beautiful garden. The Bistro is created out of years of experience working in the hospitality industry all over the world. Chef Josia is heading the kitchen and his French wife Christelle, the friendly hostess. Christelle’s Bistro was established in 2021, with strong European influences, Christelle being French, with South African flair. Each dish is created with flavours that complement one another. The menu is changed according to season as we believe in only preparing with the freshest ingredients. They cater for vegetarians and vegans. They are pet friendly and also have some snacks for your furry children.
Sightseeing
Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.
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Marloth Nature Reserve
Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.
Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the Bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 18 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km2. The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site.
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Bontebok National Park
Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the Bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 18 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km2. The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site.
An extremely popular and impressive stop for global visitors with a permanent exhibition and a rich history. Unique architectural mix in SA.
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NG Kerk, Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
11 Voortrek StAn extremely popular and impressive stop for global visitors with a permanent exhibition and a rich history. Unique architectural mix in SA.
Got an hour or two to spare? Get happily lost among the books at Bokmakiri Books, an independent bookshop with new and secondhand books.
Bokmakiri Books
Voortrek StreetGot an hour or two to spare? Get happily lost among the books at Bokmakiri Books, an independent bookshop with new and secondhand books.
Go for a river cruise at Buffeljags River (about 12km from Swellendam) on a double decker river boat. Guests aren't required to stay at Umshanti to do the cruise, but booking in advance is essential.
Umshanti
Buffalo CreekGo for a river cruise at Buffeljags River (about 12km from Swellendam) on a double decker river boat. Guests aren't required to stay at Umshanti to do the cruise, but booking in advance is essential.
Horse Riding in the Marloth Nature Reserve with
Two Feathers Horse Trails in Swellendam is an experience not to be missed. Beautiful scenic trails on relaxed horses. Riding at its best. Walk, Trot and Canter your way to exhilaration. All riders welcome, beginners, novice, advanced and small riders.
Two Feathers Horse Trails
Horse Riding in the Marloth Nature Reserve with
Two Feathers Horse Trails in Swellendam is an experience not to be missed. Beautiful scenic trails on relaxed horses. Riding at its best. Walk, Trot and Canter your way to exhilaration. All riders welcome, beginners, novice, advanced and small riders.
Rooiklip nursery grows mainly South African water wise plants that are tolerant to dry conditions and needs little water.
Rooiklip Nursery
171 Voortrek StreetRooiklip nursery grows mainly South African water wise plants that are tolerant to dry conditions and needs little water.
Set in a quiet neighborhood street in Swellendam, Sulina's Faerie Sanctuary is a private house surrounded by a garden with all things fairy. There is a shop selling all kinds of magical odds-and-ends.
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Continent of Sulina
37 Buitekant StSet in a quiet neighborhood street in Swellendam, Sulina's Faerie Sanctuary is a private house surrounded by a garden with all things fairy. There is a shop selling all kinds of magical odds-and-ends.
This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.
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Drostdy Museum
2 Drostdy StThis former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.