Overberg District Municipality Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Why don’t you see penguins in Britain? Because they’re afraid of Wales 😂
Ok, this is a very stupid joke, but penguins live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found north of the equator.

#nature #penguin #southafrica
Why don’t you see penguins in Britain? Because they’re afraid of Wales 😂
Ok, this is a very stupid joke, but penguins live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found north of the equator.

#nature #penguin #southafrica
Sunset at the Southernmost point of Africa #adventure
There's a penguin colony in South Africa which is less touristic and overpriced than the more famous Boulders Beach penguin colony. It's Stony point penguin colony, where you can observe penguins in an almost unspoiled area

#nature #southafrica #penguins
Looking out at the sunset over the Indian Ocean

Popular cities in Overberg District Municipality

L'Agulhas
L'Agulhas
Known for Dining, Sea and Bars

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Agulhas
  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
Hermanus showing landscape views, a bay or harbour and a sunset
Hermanus
Whale watching and watersports, nature reserves and hiking trails, handicraft and food markets all make this whale watching destination very popular.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Harbour
Gansbaai
Gansbaai

Reasons to visit

  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
Swellendam showing farmland, animals and autumn colours
Swellendam
Known for Gardens, Mountains and Nature
This historic colonial town in South Africa’s Overberg region offers heritage architecture, art, wildlife and scenic beauty in surrounding nature reserves.
Caledon featuring a small town or village, a pond and a park
Caledon
Known for Friendly people and Casinos
Visit one of South Africa’s oldest hot spring resorts to enjoy spa treatments and country fairs, hiking trails, nature and wildlife.

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