Top Things to do in Overberg District
Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Overberg District, Western Cape
Discover the best top things to do in Overberg District, South Africa including Almenkerk Wine Estate, Green Mountain Trail, Hermanus Cliff Path, Drostdy Museum, Marloth Nature Reserve, De Hoop Nature Reserve Whale Trail, Agulhas National Park, Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, De Hoop Whale Trail, Stony Point Penguin Colony.
Restaurants in Overberg District
1. Almenkerk Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Almenkerk Wine Estate, in the cool Elgin Valley, is a real Family Estate; owned by the van Almenkerk Family and run by Natalie & Joris van Almenkerk. While Joris makes the wine - award winning wine -, Natalie does everything from sales & Marketing, PR and admin. Patriarch Joep helps out with sales, especially in his new restaurant De Brasserie in Strand, and acts as a mentor to the business side. Sisters Lieselotte & Annelies help with sales, tasting room and - of course - harvest (while juggling their studies and boyfriends). Next to that, we have a dedicated group of family & friends, local and overseas, who come out to help us during crunch time. Most importantly, though, do come visit us! Visitors to the Estate and our tasting room are increasing and - possible more importantly - returning to taste and buy some more. Life is beautiful on Almenkerk Wine Estate. We've been winning awards and medals. Some of them even for our cellar architecture! In any event, we consider our wines to be a form of liquid architecture.
Reviewed By Lotter_karen
We stumbled across this hidden gem in the Grabouw Winelands Area. Wow, what an experience! The staff are super friendly and know their product. The views of the valley are breathtaking and the wine is excellent! Well worth the trip out!
2. Green Mountain Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 186 reviews
The Green Mountain Trail is a four day hiking trail around the Green Mountain in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.Traversing a tapestry of fynbos and fruit farms this slackpack trail offers fine food and comfortable overnights in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Accommodation is in four star country guesthouses. Delicious , wholesome meals are provided throughout.The trail meanders around the Groenlandberg, part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Guided by THETA accredited guides you learn about the biodiversity and the history of the area. Swimming in rock pools and dams on a hot day is as refreshing for the body as it is for the soul.The Green Mountain Trail is a moderate walking trail with distances varying between 11kms and 18kms each day. The effort level, as gauged by Slackpacker S.A., is set at 3.5 with 5 being the most difficult.The trail traverses privately-owned land. All landowners are members of the Green Mountain Eco Route, the world’s first biodiversity wine route, and part of the region’s efforts to conserve the environment and promote responsible tourism. All members are Biodiversity Wine Initiative champions. This enlightened initiative unites conservation and agricultural development in a complementary, mutually beneficial manner. As part of the Green Mountain Trail’s social responsibility programme, hikers are encouraged to Walk with an Alien, a project in which a personalised walking stick is carved from alien vegetation by local communities.
Reviewed By wilderkrans
A group of friends did the Greens Mountain Trail hike in the Elgin area. We had the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, and I would highly recommend this walk. It is a very beautiful part of the Cape.The accommodation and food was superb , with the staff at each venue adding to the enjoyment with their warm welcome.
3. Hermanus Cliff Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 290robertt - Palm Springs, United States
We walked this every day in Hermanus - amazing views of the bay and mountains and if you are fortunate you will see whales in October and November! It is a beautiful pathway or trail along the ocean and used by locals and visitors alike. It will feast your eyes and spirit!
4. Drostdy Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.
Reviewed By DannyB_11 - London, United Kingdom
Open air type museum with numerous buildings displaying bygone lifestyles and crafts. Including a magistrates home with courthouse. Lovely couple of hours wander.
5. Marloth Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.
Reviewed By local287 - Somerset West, South Africa
It was a sunny day and we took a lovely walk along Duiwelsbos towards the waterfall. Very scenic and pretty.
6. De Hoop Nature Reserve Whale Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By WJP89 - Ottawa, Canada
My wife and I took our 12 year old son to de Hoop Nature Reserve in November 2019. We stayed at the de Hoop Collection in Opstal Cottage #4 - an equipped cottage that suited us perfectly. I can't say enough good things about this place. It may be a bit off the beaten track, but the drive is well worth the effort. Actually, my wife and I had been to de Hoop in 2005, and at that time the cottages were vacant as far as I can recall - we camped with the baboons! This time it was pure luxury by comparison, with a well-appointed cottage and a very decent dining room (the Fig Tree) where we could have dinner. We went to the beach (Koppie Aleen) three times, and each visit was worth the drive. We saw loads of wildlife including a puff adder on the roadway one morning, several big land tortoises, many, many bonteboks, elands, ostriches and of course baboons,the rare Namaqua Sand-grouse, and much more. We also took the boat tour on the vlei, which was really worth the price. We had great looks at greater and lesser flamingos, great white pelicans, cape teal, and several clawless otters among other things. A few useful notes - if you like to look for birds, there is a good farm pond about 15km from the turnoff after you leave the tar road on your way to de Hoop where you can look for flamingos, ducks, storks, herons, blue cranes, and other water-loving birds. The Fig Tree restaurant is really nice with indoor and outdoor seating, and very good service. Prices are reasonable. You can bring your own wine to the Fig Tree for a modest corkage fee, so remember that if you are doing a winery tour on your way to de Hoop. Don't forget to reserve meals and activities in advance. The curio shop sells a very good guide to the reserve for R20, and you should just buy one as soon as you arrive (or even see if you can have one sent to you before you travel). If you have a Wild Card, it ought to cover your conservation fees even though this is a Cape Nature reserve. The cottages get besieged by gnats at night if you leave your lights on, so bring headlamps or flashlights to help you get around inside your cottage after dark. You can buy coffee, cold drinks, and snacks at the beach at Koppie Aleen, and there are picnic tables there as well.
7. Agulhas National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By bradowen27 - Saraland, United States
Just a short walk from the lighthouse is the southern most tip of Africa. With a great sculpture of Africa built at the point and maps and history of the area. See the dividing line where the Indian and Atlantic oceans collide and enjoy the beauty of the area. L'Agulhas is a quiet beachy town, a few seafood restaurants and some shops but enjoy the walks and views from the national park
8. Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Loppylugs22 - Bishop's Waltham, United Kingdom
What a wonderful place this is. Having planned my trip to South Africa many months previously, I was dismayed to hear of the awful fire of January this year (started by some idiot setting off a marine flare on New Year's Day). I still wanted to visit but didn't really know what to expect. I was not disappointed! The re-growth is astounding and although evidence of the fire is still there, it's fast being covered up by the lush and verdant new growth. Many of the bridges over the stream are beyond repair but there are well signposted diversions until they are replaced. I think possibly that finance may be an issue here so please donate as much as you can at the entrance. I spent over an hour just meandering about before setting off on the Leopard's Kloof trail that takes you up into the ravine. There's a locked gate to go through and you will need to get a key at the garden entrance. There's a refundable R50 deposit on the key. The walk itself is not too strenuous and crosses the stream in several places. The second half has some ladder like steps to traverse but nothing too scary. The waterfall itself is utterly fantastic and well worth the walk. I count this as one of the highlights of my entire trip. Then it's back down the ravine and into the garden again for another hour or so of botanical bliss. Please note that at the time of my visit the restaurant was closed while they look for another franchisee to run it.It didn't matter, there are some very good eateries within a short drive. Don't miss out on this place if you are travelling through or even make a special trip from Cape Town. It's only a couple of hours away and who could tire of driving through this amazing scenery? I'm already planning a return trip in April 2020.
9. De Hoop Whale Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By nasihasurtee - Johannesburg, South Africa
Recently renovated, the Whale Trail is a dream slackpacking trail in De Hoop Nature Reserve, and a must-do for all nature lovers. The Trail combines both mountain and coastal walking, The first 3 days hike is fairly strenuous, varying in intensity with some tricky hills; you will need endurance to complete 5 days. It has the most breathtaking scenery, panoramic views, amazing landscapes and rock formations. The fauna is exquisite. The inter-tidal pools on the wave-cut rock platforms and coral reefs are remarkable sights. The azure blue colour of the sea and unspoilt beaches simply spectacular. We did not see whales but large schools of resident dolphins made up for that. Each overnight cottage is mildly rustic and it's own unique character. Each with a well-appointed kitchen, clean bathrooms, hot water and electricity. It is by no means roughing it. Each room is dormitory-like with bunk beds. The setting of each overnight cottage just gets more scenic each day. Well worth the money spend and 1 year waiting list.
10. Stony Point Penguin Colony
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By ryamarim - Roodepoort, South Africa
With parking, a restaurant and walkways, Stony Point is the ideal location to get close to sea birds, including penguins Meander along the walkway and you'll notice penguins interacting, sleeping or generally going around their day There is also a restaurant on-site
