Caledon, Cape Overberg
Set against the backdrop of the Swartberg, surrounded by fields of barley and wheat, is the little town of Caledon, just 110 km east of Cape Town.
Caledon is famous for its hot springs, discovered by the early Khoi-Khoi people before the Europeans attributed healing properties to the iron-rich waters and opened a sick house and later a sanatorium, which was destroyed by fire. The seven springs, one of which is cold and the other six thermal, are warmed by contact with rocks heated by pressure deep under the ground to a steady temperature of 49.5° Celsius. Interestingly, the waters of Caledon are also free of any organic matter and when submitted, in 1893, to the Chicago World Fair, they were awarded first prize as the world's top quality mineral waters.
The Caledon garden has an annual show during September at the time of year that best displays the abundant array of indigenous wild flowers that bloom in this season.
You can hike through the Nature Reserve to experience the indigenous fynbos vegetation, indigenous trees, prolific bird life and flowers, as well as the gorgeous mountain views of the Swartberg.
Travellers' Reviews
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Great for a weekend getaway! Enjoyred the scenery, hiking, nature, great views and is just a hop and a skip from Hermanus if you want to see the whales.
Kevin (Randburg)
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A lovely town for a weekend getaway with lots to see and do in the surrounding villages. Go see the Venster Kloof gardens, there are some nice hikes in the area. All in all a pleasant few days we spent here.
Mark (Newlands)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Black Eagle Villa
Situated in the Overberg Mountains outside Caledon, Black Eagle Villa offers accommodation at a farm-style retreat just 90 minutes from Cape Town...
Cornellskop Homestead
Able to accommodate 12 guests, The Homestead is a stylish, elegantly decorated multi-storey house with six bedrooms and four bathrooms as well as...
Southern Yurts Kestrel Camp
Kestrel Yurt Camp can be found in Botrivier on Porcupine Hills Guest Farm, which is home to a nature conservancy and a small olive growing operat...
Swaynekloof Farm
Swaynekloof Farm offers a range of self catering units. The farm has small dams where you can fish, a river where you can go paddling or enjoy pi...
Klein Watervalplaas
Klein Watervalplaas offers accommodation in Tesselaarsdal in three self catering cottages. The farm is is a mix of animal pasture and Fynbos cove...
Nguni House at Cornellskop
Nguni House, situated in the picturesque Van der Stel Pass Valley at Cornellskop Farm Stay, a 118-hectare farm that offers guests a tranquil farm...
Beaumont Mill House
Beaumont Mill House is a self catering holiday home in Botrivier sleeping four adults and two children. The Lounge area has a wood burning heater...
Swartberg Guest House
Situated in the historical Mill Street in Caledon, Swartberg Guest House offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Safe, off-street parking is a...
Otium Oasis Glamping
Otium Oasis Glamping is located in Tesselaarsdal near the town of Caledon. The accommodation is in tented chalets, surrounded by the majestic mou...
Caledon Grace
Caledon Grace offers accommodation in our beautiful manor house which has a swimming pool, braai area, secure parking and garden. Experience the ...
Villa Wal Farmstay
Villa Wal Farmstay is a double-storey holiday home in Caledon that can accommodate up to eight guests in three bedrooms. The kitchen is well-equi...
On The Hill Luxury Cabin
At On The Hill Luxury Cabin, every aspect has been meticulously crafted to offer a serene retreat. Whether you're savoring your morning coffee on...
Beaumont Family Wines
Beaumont Family Wines is situated on a working wine and fruit farm and offers accommodation in two self-catering cottages. The Mill House sleeps ...
Blue Crane @ Barton
Blue Crane @ Barton offers Botrivier accommodation at Barton Vineyards in the heart of the Kogelberg National Park. The farm is just one hours' d...
Drayton Guest Farm
Drayton Guest Farm offers comfortable accommodation on an old farm in Caledon that dates back to the mid 1700's. Choose from our self catering co...
Porcupine Hills Farmhouse
Perfect for couples or families, Porcupine Hills Farmhouse is situated on a hillside with views of the cliff, olive groves and the surrounding hi...
Barton Villas
Barton Farm is located near Botriver in the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The views from the villas are of the surrounding mountains,...
Southern Yurts Forest View
Southern Yurts provides a unique accommodation experience and is located in Botrivier on the Porcupine Hills Guest Farm. The north-facing yurt is...
The Milking Shed
The Milking Shed has two bedrooms. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the second bedroom is furnished with two single beds. The kitch...
Dove Villa @ Barton
Dove Villa @ Barton offers Botrivier accommodation at Barton Vineyards in the heart of the Kogelberg National Park. This villa is set further awa...
Parrastoel
Parrastoel is the perfect hideout and offers comfortable accommodation for up to six people on the Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve. The scenic...
Lekkerdroom Farm
Lekkerdroom Farm offers comfortable rustic self-catering farm cottages situated between the mountains of Tesselaarsdal near the stunningly pictur...
Eyrie House
Eyrie House can be found on Porcupine Hills Farm and offers a truly comfortable, luxurious and stylish stay, perfect for indoor and outdoor livin...
Little Lotta Cottage
Little Lotta Cottage in Caledon is a fabulous place to enjoy a break away from city life and is only an hour away from Cape Town. Choose from one...
Beaumont Pepper Tree
Beaumont Pepper Tree is located on a working wine and fruit farm and offers comfortable accommodation in Botrivier. Surrounded by wine, wheat and...
Otium Oasis Eco Camping
Otium Oasis Eco Camping is located in Tesselaarsdal near the town of Caledon. The campsite is surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Overber...
Swallows Rest at Cornellskop
Swallows Rest, overlooking the dam, this quaint, tiled cottage is stylish and beautifully decorated. Able to accommodate two guests, the cottage ...
Southern Yurts Malachite Camp
Malachite Yurt Camp in Botrivier is situated on Porcupine Hills Guest Farm, which is home to both a small olive growing operation and a nature co...
Kelkiewyn Guesthouse
Kelkiewyn Guest House offers comfortable, affordable and centrally located accommodation in the heart of Caledon, allowing easy access to The Cal...
Things to do in the area
The Shuntin' Shed
The Shuntin' Shed Diner is a sportsbar and restaurant set along the train tracks at Botrivier Station, below the picturesque Houwhoek pass.Establ...
Dassiesfontein Farm Stall
Dassiesfontein is a fully licensed restaurant and traditional farmer's fare situated in the heart of the Overberg. From humble beginnings 12 year...
Van Brakel Stoor
The Van Brakel Stoor is an authentic, historical farm stall, on a lone stand, along the Caledon / Napier route. With its original antique wooden ...
The Black Sheep Diner and Satellite Bar
Popular with Caledon locals and visitors alike, the Black Sheep diner and adjoining Satellite bar are the places to be seen in Caledon! The Black...
Caledon Wildflower Trail
The Caledon Wildflower Trail within the Caledon Wildflower Reserve, is a 10km hike through natural mountain fynbos, up to the summit of the Swart...
Caledon Museum
The Caledon Museum is split into two buildings depicting very different parts of local history. The Victorian House houses an abundance of artifa...
Off Road Go-Karting In Caledon
Get your adrenaline pumping in a fun off road Go-Kart race. While others are on the track you can sit alongside the grassy banks, admire the magn...
Elgin Railway Market
Elgin may have earned its name as one of the prettiest fruit-growing regions in the country, but it is getting to the top of the tourist hotspot ...
Whale Coast Mall
Hermanus and the Overberg are spectacular for laid-back beach holidays and weekend getaways. And this is where the Whale Coast Mall invites visit...
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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