The festive season is the perfect time to hit the open road and enjoy a summer holiday road trip filled with discovery, delicious flavours, and scenic beauty. Imagine a journey where every stop invites you to explore, taste, and connect with something uniquely South African. Just in time for the summer holidays, Bergrivier Tourism has…
Recent surveys highlight a growing movement toward independent exploration, with 42% of travellers planning solo trips and around 75% of Gen Z and Millennial travellers expressing intentions to embark on solo journeys.
Solo travel is booming, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Solo travel offers the freedom to set your own…
Immerse Yourself in Art and Nature at Porterville's Art for All Weekend.
As the excitement builds for the Art for All 2024 weekend, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the captivating charm of Porterville. From 4 to 6 October, this quaint town, nestled at the foot of the majestic Olifants Mountains, will come alive…
Get Ready to Be Floored by Flowers!
If you thought spring was just about dusting off your allergy meds, think again! This year, as she does every year, Mother Nature is throwing a floral fiesta across the Cape West Coast and inland regions, and the Bergrivier area is rolling out the red carpet (and pink,…
Nestled in the Western Cape of South Africa, the Bergrivier region offers a treasure trove of family-friendly activities. From engaging museums to serene nature reserves, and from exciting markets to breathtaking waterfalls, there is something for everyone.
Nomonde Ndlangisa, CEO of Bergrivier Tourism offers a guide to some of the top attractions in Bergrivier that…
The Bergrivier Youth Development Program, which was launched in January of this year, has been making massive strides in a very short space of time and has already received an offer to employ 100 local young people.
An initiative of the Bergrivier Tourism Organisation (BTO) to empower and support marginalised young people from the local communities…
& 5 reasons why your family should go on one
"The family that adventures together, thrives together"
Family adventure holidays have become a hugely popular option for South African families who are increasingly choosing fun and memorable experiences and excursions over more sedate and traditional holiday options.
Lounging in the sun on the beach or next…
Hiking is a favourite pastime for many people for a variety of reasons, and its popularity has been steadily growing over the years.
Here are a few reasons why hiking is such a popular pastime:
#1: Hiking is inexpensive and accessible
Hiking can be completely free at certain places, and those places that require an entry fee are…
A mountain bike challenge, agricultural show, spring flowers, country charm – Aurora is must-visit this September Just inland from the West Coast town of Velddrif, along a stretch of beautiful country road, lies the picturesque town of Aurora, nestled at the foot of the Piketberg Mountains, only 185km from Cape Town. On the…
From bustling rural village life to wide open spaces, nature and wildlife to culture, breath-taking scenery to sun-soaked coasts – the Bergrivier region, situated right on Cape Town's doorstep, has it all. The area is renowned for its varied landscape and unique biodiversity, great natural beauty as well as the many wonderful places to visit and…