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ABOUT SWELLENDAM Swellendam is the third oldest meet. This fabulous destination is easily There is even more – Faeries at the faerie


town in South Africa with a rich history and accessible – Cape Aghulas Backpackers sanctuary, Bontebokkies in the Bontebok an old time feel. To some it may appear offer transfers twice a week on a Tuesday National Park and a plethora of birds that boring however to most it is inspiring and and Thursday and Fynbus Tours located in can be enjoyed while relaxing outside in the comfortable, like coming home. Ideally Swellendam offer beautifully inspiring and gardens. situated halfway between Knysna and Cape informative day tours to Aghulas and What does the Swellendam Backpackers Town, it truly is a gateway to the Garden Arniston. Happy travellers are informed offer its guests off the cuff? Route and Cape Town.


travellers. Why would you recommend Swellendam Backpackers is a beautifully Historical white washed buildings maintained hostel on a large property which


Swellendam to visitors on their way to the abound in the beautiful town of Swellendam boasts a tranquil mountain stream, offering Garden Route or to Cape Town, the Mother where the lanes are adorned with its guests diverse accommodation options – City? Here is why?


exquisitely mature flowering indigenous camping, dormitory facilities, lantern lit


Nestled under the magnificent Langeberg trees. A myriad of fabulous restaurants, wooden cabins or en-suite rooms. Book in Mountains, just off the National Highway easily located on the main road, will cater to for dinner “à la country cuisine” in the Bistro N2, means Swellendam is a perfect stop- even the most discerning palette. over for travellers, ensuring relaxed and well And for the outdoor type?


where delicious homemade Bobotie accompanied by fresh vegetables and


onto the stormy breaks where two oceans prevail in Swellendam. JAKKALSKLOOF FARM


Jakkalskloof farm is located vision. adjacent to the R 60 on the road from


rested drivers on the roads. Cape Aghulas, Fantastic hikes to rock pools, horseriding in Malva pudding are served. - Traditional fare the most Southern tip of Africa is a mere the Marloth Nature Reserve (a speciality at its best. Linger by the fire under African stone's throw away and an additional offered by the Swellendam Backpackers starry skies or relax inside next to the attraction to our visitors. A must for most is where no experience is required) or just the kaggel, playing a game of pool or enjoying standing on the brink of Africa looking out pure enjoyment of the exquisite vistas that entertainment on the big screen television. Courtesy of the Swellendam Backpackers


nursery to grow their own seedlings and


Swellendam to Ashton and has recently resilience of the farm by installing solar gaining valuable water storage area and a being undergoing a transformation.


The team that are working on this water storage for their drinking and make bricks for their own use. farm aim to live on and off the land, but using irrigation needs, refurbished the old building


a mixed farming approach incorporating the to create some accommodation, created Land Trust and the community members principles of permaculture. They aim to form terraces and planted these with a large will be able to live on and off the land in a community of people who will live on the variety of vegetables and fruit trees and accordance with the Trust’s vision and farm and grow most of their own food and developed a concept plan for the Guidelines. supply most of their own needs. Volunteers development of the farm over the next 10 Visit: have been joining them to help meet their years. In addition they have established a www.xhabbofarmcommunity.co.za


Lions Club Swellendam Lionsklub


They have already improved the enlarged one of the existing 4 dams, thus panels to supply their electricity needs, source of clay material from which they can The land has been placed in a


Ordinary people, Amazing things We make a difference, can you?


Who are we? We are part of the largest community service organisation in the world and have been established in Swellendam since 1974.


projects.


Projects, and fund raising to help fund local homes, Christmas parties for the he or she found it whether by a brighter disadvantaged, fund raising events are to flower, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul.


What do we do? We support all our local community through “Hands-On” Service


name a few. The Clubhouse, situated at the


high school grounds, can be hired for gives the best he or she has; whose life is functions and events.


For more information contact Miriam at benediction. miriam@louwsteyn.law.za


Ons dien- We Serve


There are good ships, and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be.


Who always sees the best in others and an inspiration, whose memory is a


How can I help? We are always looking for


people to join – the more people we have, The Lions Creed: the more we can do


information? Visit our website at : www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/swellendam.za


Where can I find some more well, laughs often and laughs much; who gains the respect of intelligent people and the love of little children.


The Swellendam Lions are involved in Who fills a niche and accomplishes his or various community projects, visiting old age her task, who leaves the world better than


A person achieves success, who lives


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