Buffeljagsrivier, Cape Overberg
Buffeljagsrivier is a very small town in the heart of the Overberg region of the exquisite Western Cape Province. It is an official part of the Overberg District Municipality as it is part of the historical and scenic little town of Swellendam.
The Overberg District Municipality includes the smaller municipalities of Theewaterskloof, Overstrand, Cape Agulhas and Swellendam. In addition, significant towns under its jurisdiction include Hermanus, Grabouw and Caledon. As such, the Overberg plays a major role in the tourist value of the entire region. It covers a total area of about 12 240 square kilometres and is home to around 260 000 folk.
Buffeljagsrivier and its surrounds are known for the spectacular views of the local mountain ranges for which this area is renowned. These offer plenty of hiking, walking, cycling and photographic opportunities. Just the very sight of them puts visitors at ease, immersing them in a world that is an escape from stressful city living.
Attractions and activities close to Buffeljagsrivier include the nearby winelands, at which tastings and tours are held and world-class wines are available at excellent rates. In addition, Cape Town is about 220 kilometres away, and boasts an overabundance of things to do and see. This makes Buffeljagsrivier a great base from which to discover the Western Cape.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Swallow Creek Cottages
Swallow Creek Cottages offers self catering accommodation in three units in Buffeljagsrivier with lovely mountain views. All cottages are fenced ...
Frog Mountain Willow Lodge
Frog Mountain Willow Lodge offers accommodation in Swellendam in a thatched double rondavel on a farm 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly be...
Frog Mountain Sam's Place
Frog Mountain Sam's Place offers accommodation in Swellendam with incredible views on a farm just 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly beauti...
Nguni Cottage at Frog Mountain
Frog Mountain Nguni Cottage offers accommodation in Swellendam on a farm 18km outside of town. The breathtakingly beautiful family farm is nestle...
La Berg Homestead
La Berg Homestead is a serene retreat located at the base of the breathtaking Langeberg mountains, just a short journey from Cape Town. The spaci...
Kwetu Guest Farm
Kwetu Guest Farm can be found alongside the dam in Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam. Choose between three comfortable one bedroom cottages or two, on...
Stonehill River Lodge
Situated along the banks of the Breede River, in Swellendam, Stonehill River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in four different villas. Her...
Frog Mountain Getaway
Frog Mountain Getaway offers self catering accommodation in a selection of units on a secluded farm just 12km outside of Buffeljagsrivier and 18k...
A Log Home at Buffalo Creek
A Log Home at Buffalo Creek is a rustic self catering log home in the Buffeljags Valley, close to Swellendam with everything you will require for...
The Gaia Sanctuary
The Gaia Sanctuary invites guests to visit our little slice of sanctuary for a completely back-to-mother-earth experience, to leave your hectic c...
Bontebokskloof Manor
Bontebokskloof Manor is an old Cape Dutch farmhouse offering self-catering accommodation on a working farm in the countryside, a stone's throw aw...
Things to do in the area
The Rotterdam Restaurant
The Rotterdam Restaurant is idyllically nestled within a charming country setting just outside Swellendam. It is set apart by the gorgeous views ...
Noteworthy attractions
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Lying within the southern extension of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range about 90 kilometres south-east of Cape Town and 8 kilometres from Kl...
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden lies in the epicentre (heart) of the Cape fynbos region - a dedication to this natural shrubland vege...
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what's more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The po...
Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go ther...
Hermanus Hiking Trails
While most visitors to Hermanus have many things to do on their itinerary, most involving the whales that have made this town famous, there are m...
Hermanus Golf Club
The course doesn't only challenge however, you are rewarded, hole after hole, with panoramic views that overlook the sparkling ocean and adding t...
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular v...
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a f...
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