Overberg

To experience the Overberg is to reawaken to the joy of life. Small wonder, then, that this is the place to which Southern Right whales travel when it’s time to welcome their young into the world. Join in the celebration and follow the whale carrier to where you will be captivated by the sight of a mother showing off her new calf, so close to the shore that you feel as if you could almost reach out and touch them.

Or get even closer to nature’s awesome splendour by joining the majestic Great White sharks in their natural habitat as you drop below the surface of the clear blue ocean in a diving cage.

Taste nature’s goodness with a fresh-picked apple in the heart of the Cape’s apple country, or discover a world of traditional foods and preserves in one of the many roadside farm stalls. Here, the fantastic tastes and aromas of farm-cooked meals and treats are perfectly complemented by the hospitality and friendliness of the people of this beautiful region.

Release your stress and tension as you lie back in the healing, iron-rich waters of the Caledon hot springs. Flirt with lady luck at the Casino or explore the history and culture of this welcoming region at one of the many quaint towns, many of which boast traditional Cape Dutch architecture and all of which will lift your spirits with their peaceful and friendly approach to life.

Be mesmerized by the grace and beauty of the majestic blue cranes that flock to the farmlands in this area. Or stand at the foot of the African continent, where two oceans meet and the pure white beaches stretch on forever, interrupted only by the occasional lone fisherman patiently awaiting the day’s catch.

The Overberg is a place where wholesome enjoyment meets exceptional beauty. Where the people welcome you with open arms and the places have a way of creeping into your heart so that you never want to leave.