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Town and about 4 km outside
Caledon
take the Greyton
/ Genadendal
turn-off to your right. The
38 km road leads over hills
and through farmlands
and eventually stops in Greyton.
This charming little village
with its oak-lined lanes and
lei-water furrows is an ideal
country
getaway for
many city folk and caters
for all your outdoor activity
needs as well as fireside
relaxation in quaint thatched
cottages. Explore the neighbouring
town of Genadendal,
the first Moravian
mission station
founded in South
Africa.
Travel from Greyton
on the Lindeshof Road towards
Riviersonderend.
The gravel road leads through
a scenic countryside, with
beautiful mountain and river
scenery. Drive until you reach
the N2, turn left and travel
towards Riviersonderend.
Remember to look out for the
blue cranes, South Africa's
national bird.
Riviersonderend
is the centre of a thriving
grain and sheep farming region.
The town itself has a unique
rural atmosphere and has not
much to offer visitors looking
for an unforgettable shopping
experience. However, for those
seeking outdoor fun, Riviersonderend
and surrounds, offer something
for everyone.
Depart Riviersonderend
and travel along for about
58 km until you reach Swellendam.
Nestling in a valley beneath
the spectacular peaks of the
Langeberg
Mountain,
it is a charming town with
a fascinating history. Visit
the Drostdy
Museum Complex
and spend some time at the
Wildebraam Liquer Farm for
tasting and berry picking
in season. Swellendam
offers attractions rich in
heritage and culture, architecture,
wildlife
and outdoor
adventure.
Depart Swellendam
and travel along the N2 towards
Heidelberg.
At Buffeljags
(10 km from Swellendam)
you will find a stopover on
your right, the road to Malgas
turns right from here. The
gravel road leads via Malgas
to Bredasdorp
over the Breede
River on the
last manually operated pont
in South
Africa. The
road leads past the De
Hoop Nature Reserve. Travel
along until you reach Bredasdorp,
a sleepy agricultural town
in the midst of a peaceful
landscape of sheep farms and
wheat fields. Visit the Shipwreck
Museum, the
only museum
of its kind in South
Africa. It
displays an extensive collection
of artefacts and furniture
from ships wrecked along the
South African coastline. It
also contains showpieces specific
to the Overberg.
Travel from Bredasdorp
onto the R316 towards Napier.
Surrounded by rolling wheat
and barley fields, it is known
among many visitors and locals
as "The village with
the old world charm"
Napier
is not a town of oak-lined
cottages and bubbling brooks,
but it surely offers visitors
true peace and tranquillity
in a unique scenic setting
amidst a genuine kind-hearted,
hospitable country community.
Depart Napier
travelling along the R316
road until you reach Caledon,
where you can relax and unwind
at The Caledon
after a long gravel journey.
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