Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Explore Swellendam:

* BONTEBOK NATIONAL PARK:
The rare and beautiful Bontebok antelope and other small buck species can be seen at this park, a total of 126 different bird species have been identified here.

* DROSTDY MUSEUM COMPLEX:
The open-air complex of the Drosdy Museum consists a several historic buildings including official, town and country dwellings. It is renowned for its fine collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.

* MARLOTH NATURE RESERVE:
The reserve is a botanist’s dream with an abundance of wild flowers and fynbos. Various day walks and hiking trails.

* HERMITAGE:
Swellendam is the largest youngberry growing area in the country and farms just 3 km out of town. Liqueur tasting and berry picking.

* MALGAS FERRY:
The hand-drawn pontoon over the Breede River at Malgas, 40 km from Swellendam, is believed to be the last remaining pont operating in South Africa.

* TRADOUW PASS:
The 315m pass is synonymous with unsurpassed beauty, unusual geological features, abundant bird life and unspoiled fynbos. Ruins of Anglo Boer War can be seen.

* CAPE INFANTA WHALE WATCHING:
Where the Breede River, one of South Africa’s largest navigable river, enters the sea, is known as whale nursery of the Cape.

* BONNIVALE/ROBERTSON WINE ROUTE:
Wine cellars and wine tasting

* CAPE AGULHAS:
Southernmost town in Africa

Swellendam offers a 9hole Golfcourse, situated on the hill with a stunning view.