HISTORY OF NAPIER - OVERBERG...

NAPIER

The village with the old world charm, Napier, offers serenity and quiet charm. Century-old cottages blend with modern houses resulting in a delightful rural atmosphere. The hospitality of the people of Napier and the beauty on the surrounding countryside is certain to enrich all and impact the wish to returnto enjoy the ambience of Napier again

Dutch Reformed Church and Feeshuis: Built in the form of Greek cross with teak interior, a beautiful pipe organ and front made of solid brass. The Feeshuis, one of the oldest building in town, was used as slave quarters during 1810 - 1820.

Goldmine: During the 1870/80's gold fever gripped the country. In the rolling Ruggens (hills) of the Overberg on the farm, Hansiesrevier, a reminder of those years remains.

Giant Sundial: A giant sundial (probably the biggest in South Africa) on which the time can be told within half a minute was erected by Danie du Toit in 1965. It is located at the municipal offices. Du Toit had no training in this field but gained his knowledge from years of meticulous observation.

Ox-wagon: To commemorate the ox-wagon trek in 1838. Erected in 1988.

Grootberg Hiking Trial: New 8km hiking trial around the summit of the Grootberg. Large variety of fynbos and bird species. Starts at the FM-tower.

FEBRUARY - MAKE IT AMORE....MONTH OF LOVE

"Oh my love's like a red, red rose...

that's newly sprung in June.

Oh my love's like the melody...

that's sweetly played in tune"

Like it or not, February is valentine's month. Treat it as a greeting-card conspiracy or use it as an excuse to go somewhere beautiful. Here is a handful of  our top romantic ideas...and destinations...

DRAKENSBERG...
Nothing says i love you like a lakeside stone cottage, cosy fireplace and majestic mountain peaks.

MAGALIESBERG...
Sip champaigne and watch the sun rise as you drift high above the Magalies River Valley. Whether you like heights or not, a balloon safari will get your heart rate going, first price for any Valentine's escape.

ROBERTSON VALLEY...
Head to the Robertson Valley to cruise the Breede River while sipping wines from Viljoensdrift wine estate. The cruise lasts for about an hour and you can have a picnic basket made up at the deli.

CAPE TOWN...
Hop onto a catamaran in Cape Town for a sunset cruise on the Atlantic Ocean..

DURBAN...
It doesn't get much better than sipping bubbly while the sun sets over the horizon, and where better to do that than in Durban, which has near-perfect weather all year round.

Overberg stories - Struisbaai

This popular holiday venue is developing rapidly - and is welknown for its 14km uninterrupted white beaches. Water sports are particularly popular. Struisbaai, according to legend, is named for the size of its big beach - an old Nederland word for "huge".

Hotagterklip cottages: Restored fisherman's cottages at the entrance of Struisbaai, built by early fishermen. Some are now used for holiday homes, and all are national heritage sites.

Anglican Church: This small restored thatched church, which is a national heritage site, is much sought after for small weddings and services.

Shell Shops: A must for the collector and browser.

Harbour: The quaint little harbour, built in 1959, was deepened and enlarged in 1990 and is today used by both fishing and ski boats.

WELCOME TO THE OVERBERG...

OVERBERG...

There is a rich and quiet stretch of Africa that invites the visitor to spend some time, rekindle the senses and create memories... the pulsating wheat fields of the Overberg, the sun kissed-cliffs that characterise the Breede River Valley, and the quiet beaches of South Africa's famous West Coast. The various components of this South African quilt open up a host of possibilities with which to do as much (or as little) as you want.

The kaleidoscope of scenic experiences can be entered into by meandering through myriad wild flowers, rafting along the crystal clear Breede river, whale watching along the Overberg shoreline that host scores of shipwrecks, or endeavouring on an energetic sand-boarding excursion down skyscraping dunes...
You can say you have experienced it all...ONLy when one meets a "strandloper", tastes "bokkoms" and dances the "langarm" in your "veldskoene".Who could resist sipping some 'soetes'the honey-tinged West Coast wine, on frosty winter evenings or over  crushed ice on hot summer days?

From these bright blue western bays with their antique fishing boats, there is a snake-like road that takes the explorer back to the picturesque Overberg, along the mountains and orchards of gthe Breede River Valley, through the longest wine route in the Western Cape.
The unexpected pleasures that this panoramic landscape offers, thde abundance of trees, the magnificent fynbos, the everchanging face of the mountains and hills, will embroider stories, friendships and pictures never to be forgotten...

PERFECT OVERLAND ADVENTURE

If your idea of the perfect overland adventure involves colourful landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters and meeting fascinating people, then South Africa is your ideal destination. You won't have to look hard to see zebra's, wildebeest and giraffes spilling across the vast grasslands of South Africa's diverse national park.
Prepare yourself for  a feast for the senses - South Africa has something for each one. Ears will ring with the roar of the lions, the trumpets of the elephants and the scratchy patter of the beetle feet.

Witness nature in all her savage glory as predotors stalk their prey. Watch incredible herds of wild animals crowd up at the water holes.
Enjoy the misty spray from the Augrabies Falls and the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the refreshing sensation of a cool drink after a hot day's game drive. Eyes will be dazzled by glistening lakes and towering mountains.

The cities of this beautiful country have a lot to offer culture lovers, including cosmopolitan Cape Town with it's amazing markets, wonderful museums and stunning sea veiws. The grassy scent of the South African plains will linger in the memory forever. Come have a blast, unleash your spirit and join the adventures.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN LOOP

Southern Africa is an adventure traveller's paradise, with a wonderful combination of abundant wildlife and friendly people, vast magic of wild animals drinking at water holes at night. Enjoy spectacular veiws at the majestic Fish River Canyon and experience unforgettable safari drives at some of the best National Parks in the world.

Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu

"a person is only a person through their relationship with others"

Get under the skin of real Africa...visit the cultural villages to take you back to the roots of real africans...learn to dance, speak a few new words from a new language or simply learn more of the cultural rootes, traditions and different foods.

South Africa a real true diverce country, the true rainbow nation awaits you...with a warm heart.