Attractions IN/AROUND Buffeljagsrivier
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 ...
Beaches
Cape Overberg Beaches
While much of the Cape Overberg is inland, there are a number of spectacular beaches to be found here. Hermanus is a coastal town known for its excellent whale-watching opportunities. It is also home to some of the magnificent beaches that have earned it ...
Museums
Drostdy Museum
The Drostdy Museum is actually a collection of several historical buildings that include one of the oldest surviving examples of a Drostdy building in South Africa, hence the name of the museum. It is not only a beautiful museum that includes large ...
Mountain Passes
Tradouw Pass
Thomas Bain's Tradouw Pass is a masterpiece. A drive through this wonderfully rugged terrain will soon acquaint you with why he was known as 'the man with the theodolite eye' (an instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles), for the pass' ...
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Landmarks / National Parks / Nature Reserves
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas ...
Golf Courses
Arabella Golf Club
Set in the Majestic Kogelberg mountain range and bordered by the Bot Rivier Lagoon is the Arabella Golf Course with its tricky bunkers, immaculate Kikuyu fairways and inventive water hazards it is of little wonder that the course has consistently been ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos ...
Marine Protected Areas
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
Betty's Bay MPA lies adjacent to the popular seaside town of Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, both managed by CapeNature. It protects a diverse number of habitats – from rocky shores and exposed sandy beaches, to subtidal ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Caledon Blue Crane Route
The Caledon farmers grouped together to protect the Blue Crane bird and increase tourism in the area, establishing the Caledon Blue Crane Route, which allows visitors to see the blue crane in its natural environment, and encouraging the blue crane onto ...
Beaches
Cape Agulhas Beaches
Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland with some gorgeous beaches, making it a stunning weekend getaway for travellers along the Garden Route or those exploring the Cape Overberg. The Cape Agulhas region is home to the coastal towns of Arniston, L'Agulhas, ...
Natural Wonders
Cape Whale Coast
The coming of the whales to the Cape Overberg coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal ...
Marine Protected Areas
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) lies adjacent to the De Hoop Nature Reserve on the Cape Overberg coastline, protecting 253 km˛ between Stillbaai Point and Ryspunt, and extending three nautical miles offshore. Marine protected areas ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and during the winter and early summer months, whale ...
Nature Reserves
De Mond Nature Reserve
As its name suggests De Mond Nature Reserve lies at a river mouth – the Heuningnes River - in the curve of a natural bay, almost halfway between the coastal towns of Arniston and Struis Bay. The De Mond estuary has remained relatively undisturbed and ...
Buffeljagsrivier as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Caledon, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Fisherhaven, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Hawston, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Tesselaarsdal, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Kwetu Guest Farm
Kwetu Guest Farm can be found alongside the dam in Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam. Choose between three comfortable one bedroom cottages or two, on...
Frog Mountain Willow Lodge
Frog Mountain Willow Lodge offers accommodation in Swellendam in a thatched double rondavel on a farm 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly be...
Swallow Creek Cottages
Swallow Creek Cottages offers self catering accommodation in three units in Buffeljagsrivier with lovely mountain views. All cottages are fenced ...
La Berg Homestead
La Berg Homestead is a serene retreat located at the base of the breathtaking Langeberg mountains, just a short journey from Cape Town. The spaci...
Frog Mountain Sam's Place
Frog Mountain Sam's Place offers accommodation in Swellendam with incredible views on a farm just 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly beauti...
Stonehill River Lodge
Situated along the banks of the Breede River, in Swellendam, Stonehill River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in four different villas. Her...
Nguni Cottage at Frog Mountain
Frog Mountain Nguni Cottage offers accommodation in Swellendam on a farm 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly beautiful family farm is nestle...
Frog Mountain Getaway
Frog Mountain Getaway offers self catering accommodation in a selection of units on a secluded farm just 12km outside of Buffeljagsrivier and 18k...
The Gaia Sanctuary
The Gaia Sanctuary invites guests to visit our little slice of sanctuary for a completely back-to-mother-earth experience, to leave your hectic c...
A Log Home at Buffalo Creek
A Log Home at Buffalo Creek is a rustic self catering log home in the Buffeljags Valley, close to Swellendam with everything you will require for...
Bontebokskloof Manor
Bontebokskloof Manor is an old Cape Dutch farmhouse offering self-catering accommodation on a working farm in the countryside, a stone's throw aw...
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