Attractions IN Elim
Wine Routes
Cape Agulhas Wine Route
Elim is something of a phenomenon as its unique ‘terroir' has caused much excitement in the wine community worldwide. The cool and strong winds that prevail - south westerly and south easterly - have the effect of providing a very cool ripening season, ...
Attractions AROUND Elim
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 ...
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, ...
Wine Estates
Cape Agulhas Wine Estates
The official wine route of Cape Agulhas transports tourists to a charming part of the country and includes the area of Montagu. Although this is a relatively new wine route, its close proximity to other, better-established routes (such as the ...
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 ...
National Monuments / Landmarks
Map of Africa Monument
The Map of Africa Monument has a circumference of 30 metres and includes the shape of the continent and the design elements of a compass. Its scale is impressive and its design timeless. Visitors are encouraged to walk around and through the structure; ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Thathe Vondo Forest
Regarded as the most majestic and beautiful forest in the Limpopo region, Thathe Vondo is also regarded as sacred by the local Venda people. Folklore tells of many tales, ranging from sitings of sacred white lions, thunder-and-lighting birds which are ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Activities / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Cape Agulhas
The most southern tip of Africa is monopolised by the three towns of L'Agulhas, its neighbour Struisbaai, and on the other side of the bay, Arniston or Waenhuiskrans. Cape Agulhas may not be as beautiful as the Cape Peninsula, nor boast quite the ...
... and a little further afield
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Napier Sundial
The Napier Sundial is generally accepted to be the largest sundial as well as the only vertical one in the country. It was erected by Danie du Toit in 1965, after years of his observing the movements of the sun and the shadows it cast, and researching ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes / Whale Route
The Whale Coast Route
The Whale Route begins in Cape Town and follows the particularly pretty R44, also known as Clarence Drive, through the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular drive that easily rivals Chapman's Peak in Cape Town as one of the most scenic in the ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Tip of Africa Route
Based on the Overberg Tourism map, the Tip of Africa Route starts in Cape Town, where you take the N2 via Grabouw and Caledon to the pretty town of Napier (make sure to stop off at the Napier Farmstall en route), after which you have a couple of choices ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Waenhuiskrans Cave
Waenhuiskrans (wagon house cliff) is the highlight of a visit to Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve in Arniston. What makes the Waenhuiskrans Cave so exciting is the low-tide leap-and-a-bit to reach it, over barnacle-encrusted rocks with one's eye on the sea ...
Nature Reserves
Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve
Formerly known as Waenhuiskrans until a ship by the name of Arniston was wrecked here, the village is a much sought after holiday residence because of its sea views and stands on a hill overlooking the harbour, approximately 190 kilometres from Cape Town ...
Beaches
Western Cape Beaches
Anyone visiting the Western Cape is spoilt for choice in terms of the beaches that freckle this scenic province. In fact, with about 900 kilometres (or 550 miles) of coastline, visitors can choose from rocky outcrops, untamed ocean, capes, or sandy ...
Elim as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Arniston, Baardskeerdersbos, Bredasdorp, L'Agulhas, Malgas, Napier, Struisbaai, Suiderstrand
Staying Overnight
Strandveld Vineyard Cottages
Strandveld Vineyards Cottages are two semi-detached cottages which can each accommodate two guests. The cottages have one bedroom and an en-suite...
Black Oystercatcher Cottages
Black Oystercatcher is a boutique family run wine farm that forms part of the Elim Wine Ward found on the Agulhas Plain of South Africa. The Blac...
Doornbosch House
Doornbosch House offers accommodation Doornbosch Game Lodge, a 5000ha working farm, with horses, game, fynbos and honey cultivation. Doornbosch H...
Springbuck Cottage
Springbuck Cottage is a cosy hideaway for couples and families. Airy, sunlit and colourful rooms unite with breath-taking views from the private ...
Eland House
Eland house offers accommodation in Elim at Doornbosch Game Lodge. We are located in the heart of the rural Overberg, no more than two hours from...
Doornbosch Estate and Guesthouses
Doornbosch Estate and Guesthouses are part of a 5000ha working farm, with horses, game, fynbos and honey cultivation. We are located in the heart...
Zebra Cottage
Zebra Cottage in Elim is a cosy hideaway for couples and families. Airy, sunlit and colourful rooms unite with breath-taking views from the priva...
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