Ceres, Breede River Valley
This beautiful part of the world, named after the Goddess of Fertility for good reason, lies tucked away in a valley surrounded by the mountains of the Boland, accessed only via mountain passes that take your breath away, particularly Theronsberg Pass through the foothills of the Hex River Mountains on the N1 from Cape Town.
Utter the name ‘Ceres’ in South Africa and any local will immediately retort ‘fruit juice’ and indeed, the Ceres district is one of the country’s largest deciduous fruit-growing regions and home to the Ceres Group that produces a fruit juice of the same name.
Farms that produce fruit and vegetables lie on the mountainous plateau of the Ceres district, whilst in the valley lie the towns of Ceres and Prince Alfred’s Hamlet. The district of Ceres also extends into the Karoo, where game farms and bird watching are popular amongst visitors.
The river provides some fantastic trout fishing opportunities where its pools and forms rapids, and for this reason it is very popular with Capetonians who need to drive only 150 km to enjoy this popular sport. The village of Ceres is also home to a museum and several gift and craft shops.
In winter snow can fall on the higher mountains, which brings a great many visitors to the Ceres Valley, also known as ‘the Switzerland of South Africa’. For the nature lover this part of the world offers a beauty all of its own and there are several hikes and walks along rivers and streams and in the surrounding mountains.
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Featured Attractions in (or near) Ceres
Aquila Nature Reserve
Aquila is a private Nature Reserve lying outside the town of Touwsriver; just less than two hours drive from Cape Town along a particularly scenic route on the N1. The reserve is named after the Black Eagle found in the area that is today rarely encountered and regarded as an endangered species. Aquila, whilst ... more information
Breedekloof Wine Route
The youngest wine route in South Africa and just 90 km outside of Cape Town, the Breedekloof wine route lies in the Breede River Valley, which stretches from Gouda in the west, McGregor in the south, Montagu in the east and the Tankwa-Karoo National Park in the north. Wine in this region was initially ... more information
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness area, with its extraordinary rock formations and popular hiking routes, lies about 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The Reserve is situated in the Groot Winterhoek mountain range, north of Tulbagh and east of Porterville. The greater Groot Winterhoek ... more information
Route 62
Route 62 is modeled after the iconic US Route 66, made famous by the late, great Nat King Cole in the song of the mid 20th century. Travelers headed for the Garden Route will find that Route 62 offers a better alternative to the dull N2 motorway between Cape Town and George, being more scenic and ... more information
Tulbagh Wine Route
Only 80 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, the Tulbagh Valley lies surrounded on three sides by mountains – in the west, the Obiqua Mountains, to the north the Winterhoek Mountains and to the east, the Witzenberg Mountain range. Cool, south-easterly winds blow in along the southern side ... more information
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Set in a part of the country known as the arid Robertson Karoo, the Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve lies in the Breede River Valley, roughly 15 kilometres south of Robertson on the road to McGregor. Given the name of the nature reserve - Vrolijkheid means happiness - this must have been the site of much ... more information
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Things To Do in Ceres
Cherry-picking in Ceres
Where: Ceres
How much (per person): On Request
Pack up the family and drive out to Ceres for a day of cherry picking and fun! Cherry time is from the last week in November till end Decemb ... more information
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• Ceres Map
• Ceres - A Visitors Perspective
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• Ceres Guest Houses
• Breede River Valley Accommodation
• Breede River Valley Hotels
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