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Swellendam

The small town of Swellendam in South Africa lies at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.

Swellendam

Reviews of trips to Swellendam

33 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Swellendam.

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Mr & Mrs W
Langport

"My Mar 2013 trip"

I visited South Africa between 24 Mar 2013 and 4 Apr 2013
"Overall we had a wonderful time and felt thoroughly spoilt.

All the places we stayed were excellent and we would certainly consider returning in the future." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a South Africa trip
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Excellent
Dr & Mrs T
Kent

"Relaxing and interesting holiday"

I visited South Africa between 25 Nov 2012 and 12 Dec 2012
"We really enjoyed our first trip to S Africa and would really recommend it.

Wonderful scenery and lots to do. We stayed in lovely hotels and had great food and wine. We also saw some of the problems the country has, and learned much more about its recent political evolution and past history. We also enjoyed the wildlife with whales, dolphins, seals and penguins. The Fynbos was really amazing to see with incredible flowers wherever you looked whilst the remnants of indiginous forest were remarkable.

Our abiding memory will be of the kindness and good humour of the people we met, often living in such difficult circumstances surrounded by such affluence; unsettling and inspiring at the same time.

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We have travelled twice with you now and been impressed. You get what you pay for. We will be back." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Beds

"Capetown and the Garden Route"

I visited South Africa between 6 Nov 2009 and 24 Nov 2009
"We enjoyed the trip apart from the weather - it only warmed up the last 3 days. It was to be expected in Spring but locals could not believe the weather themselves.

This trip was a part of Africa we wanted to see although we had been to Capetown 20 years before but would not repeat as we prefer to see more wildlife and this is not the right area. It was our choice but enjoyable nevertheless.

We would have preferred more details in advance on the accomodation in SANParks as we took more equipment than necessary.

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Impressed with receiving our final documents earlier than normal due to postal strikes" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Good
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Where to stay in Swellendam

Our suggestions for places to stay in Swellendam


Schoone Oordt Country House

Schoone Oordt C. House

Schoone Oordt is a warm and friendly guesthouse in Swellendam and makes a good, relaxing halfway stop between Cape Town and the Garden Route.


92% (26 reviews)
Rothman Manor

Rothman Manor

Rothman Manor lies in the heart of Swellendam and offers stylish, arty accommodation in tranquil park-like surroundings.


95% (4 reviews)
Bontebok National Park

Bontebok National Park

Part of the Cape Floral Kingdom protected area, Bontebok is South Africa's smallest National Park and home to around 200 bontebok as well as many other bird and mammal species.


90% (2 reviews)
Hideaway Guesthouse

Hideaway Guesthouse

The Hideaway Guest House is a delightful little owner-run guesthouse in the historic town of Swellendam.


100% (1 review)

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