©

Swellendam trip planner

Create a fully customized
day-by-day itinerary for free

Itinerary Planner
+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Overberg District  /  Swellendam

Swellendam

4
Museums Nature Parks
Regarded as South Africa's third-oldest town, Swellendam contains over 50 provincial heritage sites and well-preserved examples of Cape Dutch architecture. The town owes its existence to the Khoi people--nomadic pastoralists who helped the Dutch build trade posts and develop a mercantile industry. No trip to Swellendam is complete without visiting the nearby nature reserves and the national park, which shelters endangered Cape mountain zebras, bushbucks, baboons, crowned eagles, emperor butterflies, and leopards. Mountain biking, kite surfing, visiting farms, hiking, and fishing also rate highly among things to do in Swellendam. Swellendam is in Overberg District. Plan your tour of Swellendam and South Africa travel itinerary using our South Africa travel route builder .
Create a full itinerary — for free!

Plan your trip to Swellendam

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.
Top Swellendam tours
2-Day Wildlife and Safari Small-Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $241
5.0
32 reviews
Duration: 2 days
Buy tours from $241
Big-Five Safari Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $139
5.0
11 reviews
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Buy tours from $139
Cape Agulhas Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $167
5.0
10 reviews
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Buy tours from $167

Popular things to do in Swellendam

View all >
©
Drostdy Museum
4.5
Duration: 1​h
©
Bontebok National Park
3.4
Duration: 8​h
©
Marloth Nature Reserve
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
©
NG Kerk Swellendam
4.1
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Swellendam

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Montagu
4.6
Duration: 8​h
©
De Hoop Nature Reserve Whale Trail
De Hoop Nature Reserve
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
Cape Agulhas
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
©
Marbrin Olive Growers
Robertson
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Swellendam

Swellendam Golf Course
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
©
Umshanti
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
©
Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery
5.0
Duration: 30​min
Swellendam fairy sanctuary
3.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Shopping in Swellendam

©
Wilderbraam Berry Estate
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Die Biltong Boetiek
4.6
Duration: 30​min
©
SwellenMark Shopping Centre
3.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
©
Bee Things
3.5
Duration: 30​min

Trails in Swellendam

Swellendam Hiking Trail
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Historic Sites in Swellendam

©
Old Apostolic Church
4.0
Duration: 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Places to visit with Swellendam

Cape Town BEST FOR: Nature, Beaches, Parks
Plettenberg Bay BEST FOR: Parks, Wildlife, Shopping
Oudtshoorn BEST FOR: Parks, Nature, Scenic Drive
Knysna BEST FOR: Nature, Parks, Beaches
Franschhoek BEST FOR: Wineries, Museums, Historic Sites
Load more
Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Recently planned trips to Swellendam

16 days in South Africa BY A USER FROM MALTA December, popular sights PREFERENCES: December ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 3 days in Africa BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA December, popular sights PREFERENCES: December ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 24 days in South Africa BY A USER FROM ISRAEL August, teens, kids, popular sights PREFERENCES: August, teens, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 17 days in South Africa BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA December, teens, kids, popular sights PREFERENCES: December, teens, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 1 day in Swellendam BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA October, popular sights PREFERENCES: October ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 4 days in Swellendam BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA November, popular sights PREFERENCES: November ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium
View more plans
See also: