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Swellendam weather essentials

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May
66°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
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Jun
62°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
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Jul
61°F 16°C
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64°F 17°C
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Oct
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Drostdy Museum
Ollie #1 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is...... more » Owner description: This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Swellendam Hiking Trail
Ollie #2 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This popular hiking trail through the gorgeous Marloth Nature Reserve offers hikes of all lengths and difficulty levels.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Bontebok National Park
Ollie #3 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
This picturesque camping area is a protected refuge for the rare bontebok, a South African antelope recognizable for its red coat and white face.
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Marloth Nature Reserve
Ollie #4 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery
Ollie #5 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
5 of 5 stars 1 review
At the Kunstehuijs we specialize in original art of more than 60 South African artists.
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  91.3 miles from city center
Swellendam Golf Course
Ollie #6 of 11 attractions in Swellendam
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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