Swellendam

城市概覽

Visitor information centre There is no longer a Tourism Information office - a town directory www.swellendam.com is used by most people to find their way around, to find places to eat and sleep and to catch up on local news, jobs, and events.

如何抵達

By car From Cape Town: It takes about 2.5-3 hours on the N2 to reach Swellendam by car from Cape Town (240 km). Take the N2 highway towards Cape Town International Airport and carry on straight towards Somerset West. Follow the N2 past the town and all the way up and over Sir Lowry’s Pass. Once you are over the pass, carry on straight on the N2 past the towns of Grabouw/Elgin and Bot River. Continue along the highway past Caledon and Riviersonderend until you come into the town which is well signposted. Depending on where you are staying you can access the town through either the first or second highway off-ramp. The second highway off-ramp will take you straight to many of the main tourist attractions. An alternative route on the N1 through the Huguenot Tunnel, then the R60, through Worcester and Robertson takes the same time and is more scenic.

From George: Take the N2 highway towards Mossel Bay and follow this highway all the way along the N2 until you reach Swellendam. The journey will take you all the way along the coast and then inland, passing through Riversdale and Heidelberg.

By bus The major companies serve Swellendam on their run from Cape Town to the Garden route but the service isn't very extensive. Swellendam is also served by the Baz Bus on its way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

By air or train There is a small airport, Swellengrebel Airfield, used for pilot training and private planes. There is a railway - but the station no longer operates. A hospital train visits the town annually and private companies run tourism trips by steam engine.

當地交通

The town is small so best viewed while walking through the oak lined streets. There is no public transport in the town except for the minibuses. The minibus stand is in Tritchard Street behind the main shopping mall.

必看景點

The Drostdy: the former magistrate's seat was built in 1747 and now houses a museum. It is a fine example of Cape-Dutch architecture. Bontebok National Park: A few kilometres out of town, this park offers nice scenery. Worth a day of hiking and a viewing of the flora and fauna. Bontebok National Park is where the rare bontebok was protected when it was close to extinction. The population has increased from 17 individuals in 1931 to a sustainable number today. De Hoop Nature Reserve: Beautiful little reserve, perfect for spotting whales! Marloth Nature Reserve: On the southern slopes of the Langeberg Mountains offers an abundance of wild flowers and fynbos, as well as some hiking trails.

體驗活動

Visit the museum and then go to Bontebok National Park. For those with more time hiking in the Marloth nature reserve is worth a thought. Marloth Nature reserve offers a number of hikes, some of them partially shaded, needed in the summer heat. Twaalfuurkop Peak is about 12.4km, taking an estimated time 6 hours. Ascends to the Twaalfuurkop peak (1,450m) with great views of the Langeberg Mountain range, the Rûensveld and the Indian Ocean. Duiwelsbos Waterfall. A short 2km hike, taking an estimated 2 hours, it is shaded for the latter portion, and offers a small swimming spot at the end. Koloniesbos: 2km, an estimated 70m. It starts from the same place as the Duiwelsbos route, and it's possible to do both. A pleasant, mostly shaded route. It is possible to add on a few scenic but unshaded kilometres to both routes by starting at the Marloth Office, rather than the parking lot. Plaat Loop. 12km, an estimated 3 hours. Includes a number of streams to swim Appelsbos Loop. 21km, an estimated 5 hours

住宿

Budget

Mid-range African Shades Guesthouse, 11-13 Swellengrebelstreet, ☏ +27 28 514-2944, [email protected]. R295 - R380pps. Braeside Bed & Breakfast, 13 Van Oudtshoornweg, ☏ +27 28 514-3325, [email protected]. A very nice Cape Edwardian building, enjoy the breakfast on the terrace. From R250 pps. Heerden Huijs, 5 Swellengrebel St, ☏ +27 28 514-2841, [email protected]. Situated in the heart of Swellendam, offer the essence of hospitality. Although situated on the main road, the rooms are quiet and cool. Within walking distance of the historical sites and restaurants. Enjoy a scruptious breakfast either in the dining room or on the patio besides the pool. Dinner/braai (barbeque) by prior arrangement. Rates are R275pps, single on request.. Swellendam Backpackers Adventure Lodge, 5 Lichtenstein St, ☏ +27 28 514-2648, [email protected]. Offers adventure and accommodation. Camping with own tent R50pp, safari tent R100pp. Dormbed R100pp, double room, standard and ensuite R350 and selfcatering cottage from R400.. Swellendam Country Lodge Guest House B&B, 237 Voortrek St, ☏ +27 28 514-3629, [email protected]. 4 stars (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa). The guest house has a unique atmosphere, the stylish characteristic interior is a combination of classic charm and modern style. The rooms are situated in a beautiful landscaped garden where you will enjoy the wide range of birds, trees, fruit and flowers. On warm summer days, the large sparkling swimming pool is a refreshment not to be missed. Off street parking. English, Afrikaans, German, Dutch spoken. From R360pps. Mountain View Guest House, 37 Drostdy St, ☏ +27 769816889. Well-located, large rooms with air conditioning. The area has access to a swimming pool as well. (updated Jan 2023)

Splurge Bloomestate Luxury Retreat Guesthouse, 276 Voortrek St, ☏ +27 28 514-2984, [email protected]. For lovers of style, modern design, beautiful surroundings and the

順遊推薦

The rest of the Overberg. Witsand, a small coastal town about 50 km from Swellendam, is one of the best whale viewing spots on the South coast as it is one of the largest whale nurseries in South Africa. The town sits at the foot of the Langeberg, and there are many hiking trails, ranging from day walks to a 5- to 7-day trails.