Attractions IN/AROUND Riversdale
Nature Reserves
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area lies in the beautiful Langeberg Mountains, over 14 000 hectares that is, in turn, part of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. It is regarded as a hiker's domain, a great space in which to scale peaks to reach views that are ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Garcia's Pass
Garcia's Pass links the towns of Riversdale and Ladismith in the Karoo. Back in the old days the only route through the Langeberg Mountains was via the Plattekloof Pass, something of a detour for farmers who wanted to reach Riversdale and subsequently ...
Beaches
Garden Route Beaches
Your Garden Route accommodation will likely be close to some of the gorgeous beaches that dot this stretch of the South African coastline. The Garden Route connects the two provinces of the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape; and its shores are sprinkled ...
Game Reserves
Garden Route Game Reserve
Garden Route Game Reserve situated in the heartland of the world famous Fynbos Botanical Route, welcomes you to the majestic beauty that fauna and flora has to offer. Come and view the Big Five (still in small family numbers) at Garden Route Game ...
National Parks
Garden Route National Park
The Garden Route National Park, established by SANParks and also known as GRNP, spans an impressive 121 000 hectares and includes the existing Wilderness and Tsitsikamma national parks, the Knysna Lakes area and roughly 52 000 hectares of newly ...
Nature Reserves
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
Lying in the heart of the Langeberg Mountains, roughly 22 kilometres north-west of Heidelberg in the Cape Overberg, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve is exactly as its name denotes - a wonderful large section of forest - 250 hectares of the largest ...
Nature Reserves
Swartberg Nature Reserve
The Swartberg Nature Reserve lies in the Oudtshoorn district between the Great Karoo and Little Karoo, bordered by the Gamka River in the west and the Uniondale / Willowmore road in the east. The Swartberg Reserve encompasses 121,000 heactares of mostly ...
Mountain Passes
Wildehondskloofhoogte Pass
Its long sounding name is indicative of the fact that Wildehondskloofhoogte Pass connects with Op de Tradouw Pass, forming one long, continuous pass through the Langeberg. The Langeberg (Dutch for long mountain) is called such because it ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Attakwaskloof Pass
The Attakwaskloof Pass lies in the heart of the Outeniqua Mountains, a gravel off-road between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. Most of it runs through the Attakwaskloof Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Outeniqua Nature Reserve and is closed to day ...
Mountain Passes
Ballots Bay Pass
Ballots Bay Pass is a beautiful drive. If it weren't private, every man with a bike would use this over weekends, at least for the scenery, but also for the continuous descent that makes it rather exciting to drive. For those intent on a visit to Ballots ...
Nature Reserves
Ballots Heights Nature Reserve
Ballots Heights Nature Reserve is nestled in the rich foliage of the Western Cape, between Wilderness and George. This is part of the breath-taking Garden Route, famed around the world for its exquisite mountains, ...
Landmarks / Museums / National Monuments
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of this region, and the contributions that it has made to the culture of modern Mossel Bay. It was originally established in the 1960's, but was officially opened under ...
Nature Reserves / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Birds of Eden Bird Sanctuary
The world's largest single span aviary, just a few kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route, where birds are free to fly free provides an incredible experience for those who visit, and a wonderful way of life for over 2000 previously caged ...
Mountain Passes
Bloukrans Pass
Bloukrans River Bridge, just beyond Nature's Valley in the Western Cape, is famous for its bungi jump, reputed to be the highest commercial bungi in the world at 216 metres. But the Bloukrans Pass is one of several passes found in the Tsitsikamma. These ...
Activities
Bloukrans River Bridge
Bungi jump the highest commercial bungi jump in the world! The Bloukrans Bungi Jump surpasses the position previously held by the Victoria Falls as the 'highest bungi in the world". The Bloukrans bridge is 216 m high, the jump is approximately 160 ...
Game Reserves
Botlierskop Game Reserve
Botlierskop is named after one of the spectacular rock formations on the reserve. Botlierskop is a well stocked, free roaming private game reserve, which gives visitors the opportunity to view South African wildlife from the safety of 4x4 vehicles, in ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Mountain Passes
Cradock Pass
The Cradock Pass, a route over the Outeniquas north of George, has been described by some as 'trecherous'. The adjective more than aptly describes the steep and often dangerous path that rose quickly to a saddle in the mountains and left visible evidence ...
Riversdale as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Albertinia, Ballots Bay, Belvidere, Boggomsbaai, Brenton On Sea, Dana Bay, De Vlugt, George, Glentana, Goose Valley Golf Estate, Gouritsmond, Great Brak, Harkerville, Hartenbos, Herolds Bay, Hoekwil, Keurboomstrand, Kingswood Golf Estate, Knysna, Lake Brenton, Little Brak, Mossel Bay, Noetzie, Pezula, Pinnacle Point, Plettenberg Bay, Reebok, Rheenendal, Sedgefield, Still Bay, Tergniet, The Crags, Thesen Island, Victoria Bay, Vleesbaai, Wilderness
Staying Overnight
Meurant Cottage
Meurant Cottage is a self catering holiday home in Riversdale that has ample living space and sleeps seven guests. The lounge has seating and a f...
Gourikwa Nature Reserve
Gourikwa Private Nature Reserve is situated along the Garden Route, world renowned for its breathtaking coastline. Accommodation is offered in th...
Die Opstal Self Catering
Die Opstal Self-Catering offers four comfortable units on a small holding in Riversdale, ideally located to explore the Garden Route. There is a ...
Sionsberg Farmstay
Sionsberg Farmstay offers self-catering accommodation in a beautiful farmhouse built in 1741 and is located on a working sheep farm situated 22km...
Ribbok Chalet at Oudebosch
Ribbok Chalet at Oudebosch is a lovely two bedroomed chalet in Riversdale sleeping four guests. There are two bedrooms, the first room is furnish...
Goat Cottage at Zeekoegat
Goat Cottage at Zeekoegat sleeps four guests, maximum three adults. The cottage is open plan with air conditioning and is furnished with a Queen-...
Fynbos Guest House
Fynbos Guest House in is the picturesque town Riversdale, in the heart of Fynbos Paradise in the Garden Route. Your hosts welcome you to their st...
Rusticana Guest House
Rusticana Guest House offers an elegant, yet homelike atmosphere for all our visitors. We offer a total of 17 rooms all with private entrances. R...
Grysbok Chalet at Oudebosch
Grysbok Chalet at Oudebosch Guest Farm offers spectacular views and true South African hospitality. Nestled in the shadow of the beautiful Sleepi...
Oudebosch Guest Farm
Oudebosch Guest Farm offers a country break away on a working sheep farm in Riversdale. During your stay you can make use of the canoes and row o...
De Doornkraal Boutique Hotel
The 4-Star graded De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel is located on the Garden Route in the heritage hub of the town Riversdale i...
Oakhurst Guest House
Experience traditional country hospitality at its best! Treat yourself to a stay in the luxury house or stay in our spacious self catering units ...
Lalani B&B
Riversdale is the floral paradise of this area, so come and experience the hospitality and serenity of true country living. Lalani Bed and Breakf...
Bosbok Chalet at Oudebosch
Bosbok Chalet at Oudebosch Guest Farm offers accommodation with spectacular views and true South African hospitality. Nestled in the shadow of th...
Zeekoegat Historical Homestead
Zeekoegat Historical Homestead offers self catering accommodation in Riversdale, en route to the Garden Route. Take a step back in time and sleep...
Meurant Self Catering
Meurant Self Catering Cottage is a spacious two bedroom cottage situated on a smallholding in Riversdale. This beautiful setting is ideal for a f...
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