Category: Overberg

Agulhas National Park: everything you need to know

29/1/2020

Cape Agulhas lighthouse in Agulhas National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Stand at the southernmost tip of Africa where two oceans meet, explore the Cape of Storms, see shipwrecks, a historic lighthouse and Khoi fish traps. Go hiking among colourful fynbos and birds, discover beaches, salt pans and farmland. Find out more in this guide to Agulhas National Park and everything you need to know before you plan your visit.

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17 things to do in Stanford in the Overberg

21/1/2020

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Things to do in Stanford: whale watching

By Roxanne Reid
One thing you learn very quickly about Stanford in the Overberg is that it’s hard not to fall under the spell of its numerous restaurants and wineries. But wining and dining isn’t the only thing to do in the town, not by far. Here’s my pick of 17 things to do in Stanford.

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12 Stanford restaurants and wine farms worth visiting

14/1/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Everyone who visits the village of Stanford just a two-hour drive from Cape Town, South Africa, should arrive hungry. There are so many good places to eat and to enjoy wine tasting that the town is becoming a serious contender for foodie capital of the Cape; Franschhoek had better watch out. Here are 12 Stanford restaurants and wine farms worth visiting.

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Why to visit Stanford Valley Guest Farm in Stanford

27/11/2019

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Stanford Valley Guest Farm, Stanford, South Africa

By Roxanne Reid
Stanford in the Overberg has long been one of my favourite little Cape villages for its heritage buildings, good restaurants and laid-back village markets. On a recent visit we found a super place to stay in the countryside. Here’s why to visit Stanford Valley Guest Farm in Stanford, South Africa.

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Where to eat in Swellendam restaurants

23/10/2019

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Where to eat out in Swellendam restaurants

By Roxanne Reid
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants in Swellendam in the Overberg, about 200km east of Cape Town. This South African town has more than 35 restaurants where you can get anything from pastries to pizzas, toasted sarmies to bobotie, even a fine dining experience. Here are some ideas about where to eat in Swellendam restaurants.

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Cape Nature reserves: Cederberg to Kogelberg and more

12/6/2019

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Cape Nature reserves and Cape Nature accommodation

By Roxanne Reid
What I love about Cape Nature reserves are their principles of conservation and ecotourism. Conservation comes first, but they recognise that ecotourism is an excellent way to introduce visitors to the amazement of nature that deserves to be conserved, and to bring in much-needed funds. Here are some of my favourites, from Cederberg to Kogelberg and more.

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Endless Vineyards: things to do in Botrivier in the Overberg

7/11/2018

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Endless Vineyards Boutique Lodge, Botrivier

By Roxanne Reid
Explore vineyards and fruit orchards on foot or in the saddle, enjoy a wine tasting or simply relax. Stay at Endless Vineyards and you’ll discover these and other things to do in Botrivier in the Overberg.

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15 things to do in Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast

25/4/2018

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Things to do in Hermanus - whale-watching

By Roxanne Reid
Once a tiny fishing village, Hermanus, just a 90-minute drive east of Cape Town, is now a bustling seaside town with fabulous Hermanus accommodation and tons of things to do. Think wine tasting, whale-watching, hiking and long white beaches. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast, South Africa.

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15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg

10/1/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
You’ll find Greyton at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains, about 35km from Caledon in South Africa's western Cape. It’s an appealing blend of relaxed country village with gravel roads and sophisticated town jammed with restaurants. There’s a healthy dose of nature paradise thrown in as a bonus. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg.

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The Earthy Inn: where to stay in Greyton in the Overberg

20/12/2017

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Exterior of The Earthy Inn, Greyton, Overberg

By Roxanne Reid
When we arrived to stay at The Earthy Inn in Greyton in the Overberg, an African hoopoe was bobbing around on the lawn looking for an afternoon snack. He cocked his head and looked at us, then went back to his task. He reappeared a few times in the three days we stayed there, and each time I could feel I was more and more relaxed, the Greyton peace sinking into my bones.

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