At the foot of the misty, often snow-capped Riviersonderend Mountains lies the tranquil village of Greyton. Many crafters and artists inhabit the thatched…
This popular seaside resort, also known as the “Riviera of the South”, is one of the best whale-watching destinations in the country. Every year, between…
p>This popular holiday destination draws its name (meaning Small Mouth) from its location on a minor mouth of the Bot River. Kleinmond has safe swimming…
Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point of Africa and is the place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The name, Cape of Agulhas (“Cape of Needles”),…
The tiny settlement of Malgas is best known for its manually operated pont (ferry) that transports people and goods between the eastern and western banks of…
Napier developed after a Dutch Reformed Church was built in the area in 1838. The town was first called Klippedrift and then changed to Napier after the…
Riviersonderend means “River without End”, indicating the river on whose banks the town lies. The town was established in 1925 as a centre for the farming…
The village was established in 1856 on the banks of the Klein (“Small”) River. Many of the town’s buildings date back to 100 and 300 years ago, one of the…
Struisbaai (“Ostrich Bay”) is a vision of restored whitewashed fisherman’s cottages and colourful fishing boats set against a turquoise sea. It is rapidly…
This little town developed around a mission station in 1812 and the village still has many old style houses. Local residents still make use of traditional…
