Swellendam

Town ·🇿🇦 South Africa

Population 17,537

Area 3,838 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Official website www.swellenmun.co.za

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Swellendam's Essential Treasures

Explore the historical and natural landmarks of South Africa's third-oldest town. This selection includes the 18th-century Drostdy museum complex and the indigenous forests of Marloth Nature Reserve, which houses the Duiwelsbos and Drupkelder waterfalls. The list also covers the expansive Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Little Karoo, known for its white lions and San rock art, alongside local infrastructure like the Swellendam Golf Club and regional airfields.

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Map of Swellendam

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27