It is situated in the breede river valley 120 miles 190 km east of cape town. Included on this tour bottled water guided transport airconditioned minibus dinners x 6 one of the dinners will be the south african famous. In particular, the towns wellpreserved cape dutch vernacular buildings give an insight into the areas colonial past. With the continuous expansion of colonial cattle farmers, the eastern frontier of swellendam moved progressively from the great brak river. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in swellendam, south africa on tripadvisor. Swellendam is one of the oldest towns in south africa, and the swellendam accommodation options are some of the most charming places to stay when you travel in south africa. We stock a large variety of books, both new and secondhand. Visit drostdy museum in south africa and tour many such museums at inspirock. Swellendam and graaffreinet historical district, south.
Offering a yearround outdoor pool and views of the mountain, bergview is situated in swellendam, 200 metres from swellendam tourism information office. The tale of swellendam, the third oldest permanent settlement in south africa, is one of a doublebarrelled surname. Marloth nature reserve swellendam 2020 all you need to. Swellendam news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. The rooms come with a flatscreen tv with satellite channels. Swellendam is a small, sleepy town in the heart of south africas overberg region. Swellendam is situated on the n2, approximately 220 km from both cape town and george. Formation of the district and village of swellendam prosperity of the colony under. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Experience the beauty and diversity of south african national parks, travel.
With close attention to detail and exceptional service. Established in 1743 and 1786, respectively, they became centres of a frontier independence movement in the 1790s. Institution for those interested in natural history and science, while the commercial. Jan harmsgat country house swellendam african fusion. Swellendam is the third oldest town in south africa a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in. With over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of cape dutch architecture it is no doubt that swellendam has become a favorite holiday destination to south africas western cape. Southern africa has one of the longest records of human activity anywhere in the world. The moving spirit in establishing the swellendam book society was undoubtedly dr. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The victorian building was built in 1850 and renovated and restored since.
One of the oldest towns in south africa it dates back to 1745, it has beautiful cape dutch architecture and a worthwhile museum. The swellendam heritage association, is based in swellendam, south africa and affiliated to heritage south africa which was. The tourist office is in the old mission at voortrek street monfr 9am to 5pm. The first modern humans are believed to have inhabited south africa more than 100,000 years. Here guests can experience the countryside and the overberg region with its history and beautiful surroundings.
The third oldest town in south africa, the shady oaklined streets of swellendam seem to groan with history. The district was named for the reigning governor of the cape, hendrik swellengrebel, and his wife, helena ten damme. Slavery, emancipation and colonial rule in south africa examines the rural cape. Visitors to our town will find this 48 roomed hotel well placed for a convenient stop on their way to the garden route. Swellendam backpackers is situated in the lovely and safe swellendam and is centrally located to all of the adventure activities of the overberg. The hideaway 5 star bed and breakfast in swellendam. Swellendam heritage association, swellendam, south africa. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Our property is situated in the third oldest town in south africa, therefore we are rich with history.
The picturesque town of swellendam, found in the overberg region, is perfectly situated as a stopover between cape town and the garden route. Things to do in swellendam south africa accommodation. Lantern self catering accommodation swellendam posts. With 93 listings in swellendam, our handy swellendam map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your swellendam visit. The picturesque little town of swellendam is just off the n2 about 240 km outside of cape town and connects the southern overberg with the garden route.
The society for the prevention of cruelty to animals situated in swellendam. Missions and christianity in south african history. Visit drostdy museum on your trip to swellendam or south. Ng kerk swellendam swellendam, south africa tripadvisor. Flexible for all budgets and skill levels, photographers will explore the shadows of cape towns. Swellendam is regarded as the 4th oldest town in the republic of south africa, and is situated in the western cape province. Visit the drostdy museum, the old gaol, the intricately built dutch reformed church that acts as a focal point of the town alongside a clutch of other historical national monuments and all within just a few minutes walk from the hideaway. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. With its scenic beauty and rich history as a stopover point for explorers and traders, swellendam is also a popular stopover point for tourism on the n2 highway along the famous garden route. True south african stories new africa books, 2003, p84. Explore swellendam holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Drostdy museum is an open air complex of several historical.
Witwatersrand university press, 1995 religion 260 pages. Colonial south africa and the origins of the racial order. All overnight guests are treated to a jan harmsgat breakfast, which includes fresh fruit parfait topped with homemade muesli and yoghurt, followed by hot breakfast of their choice, freshly. Swellendam is a small, sleepy town in the heart of south africa s overberg region. Wed done a little research in cape town and in swellendam in the early days of purchasing her and were told that the archives had on separate occasions, been destroyed by fire.
It is located halfway between cape town and the garden route making a convenient stopover between the two. A history of south africa, third edition south african history online. Swellendam south africa accommodation, hotels and travel. Swellendam top attractions xplorio swellendam things to do. Our swellendam history schoone oordt country house. Swellendam is the third oldest town in south africa after cape town and stellenbosch, a town with 17,537 inhabitants situated in the western cape province. Elianthe boutique guesthouse is a guesthouse situated in swellendam the third oldest town in south africa. We are surrounded by the langeberg mountains, but we are just 60 kilometres from the ocean. The hideaway, swellendam 5star quality graded by the tourism grading council of south africa tgcsa south africas official quality assurance organization. It was a challenge correctly sourcing the history of our beautiful and very special schoone oordt in swellendam. After an action packed day you can relax, refresh and recharge your batteries in the large garden overlooking the langeberg mountains or around the fire. Self catering accommodation in swellendam, south africa. In keegans pages these familiar historical landmarks and characters emerge in entirely novel ways, the subject of fresh interpretations and original insights.
See swellendam photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of swellendam in south africa. The 10 best things to do in swellendam 2020 with photos. Today, still with a strong tradition of farming and trade swellendam is an agricultural hub and trade centre in the overberg and western cape. The town has over 50 provincial heritage sites, most of them buildings of cape dutch architecture. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Drostdy museum swellendam 2020 all you need to know.
Compendium of south african history and geography, volume 1. Swellendam accommodation south africa roomsforafrica. A short stay of a night or two can be spent very pleasantly here, exploring the towns crafts studios, lovely historic buildings and charming restaurants. Swellendam and graaffreinet, in south africa, administrative districts of the cape of good hope under the rule of the dutch east india company. Discover the best south african history in best sellers. What is less evident from the existing literature is that philips book also. Laze the day away on the sundeck with a glass of wine, or go cycling in. Founded 1743 by the dutch east india company, it was named for the cape governor, hendrik swellengrebel, and his wife, whose maiden name was damme. Slavery, emancipation and colonial rule in south africa wayne. Swellendam, town, western cape province, south africa. The intention is to state the facts of the colonisation of south africa from a. It was founded in 1746 by hendrik swellengrebel, the governor of the cape p. Book now situated in the overberg region approximately 230 km from cape town, the swellengrebel hotel can be found in south africas third oldest town, swellendam. Nestled at the foot of the langeberg mountains, lies swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district after cape town and stellenbosch in south africa.
History of cape town, stellenbosch, swellendam, graaffreinet, franschhoek, huguenots. Swellendam and other country districts, these documents were arranged by. If you are looking for swellendam holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in swellendam and surrounds. After cape town and stellenbosch, swellendam is the third oldest settlement in south africa. Bontebok national park south african national parks sanparks. The town lies inland from the indian ocean at the base of the langeberg mountains. These are available 5km away in the town of swellendam. Stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah, cry, the beloved country by alan paton, the power of one. Famous for their delicious baked goods, preserves, and orchards, jan harmsgats just amy restaurant named after amy kleinhans, miss south africa 1992 provides an awardwinning dining experience. Laying at the foot of the beautiful langeberg mountains this place is not only famous for its youngberries, but as well as for its architecture and its history.
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