New regenerative tourism journey invites travellers to discover the green heart of the Bergrivier region

Green Piketberg – Route 366 is a newly launched self-drive tourism route inspired by the principles of regenerative tourism, inviting visitors to experience a rural way of life where people have lived from the land – and cared for it – for generations. Piketberg, Western Cape – Some journeys are measured in kilometres. Others are…

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Cooling Down in Piketberg – Dams, Views & Rural Retreats

Did you know that swimming boosts dopamine and serotonin - the brain chemicals that make you happier? When late summer temperatures climb, the mountain town of Piketberg offers plenty of ways to dive into that feeling, with cool rivers, farm dam swims, scenic drives, countryside cafés and peaceful rural retreats. Just 90 minutes from Cape…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 19, 20260Comments

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A Detour Worth Taking: Discover the Mountain Town of Piketberg

Many travellers heading north from Cape Town on the N7 pass right by Piketberg — bound for Clanwilliam Dam, the Cederberg, or even Namibia. Others veer west towards Elands Bay or Velddrif, never realising that this unassuming turnoff hides one of the Western Cape's most rewarding destinations. Backed by the magnificent Piketberg Mountains and surrounded…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 19, 20250Comments

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A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Travelling is more than just sightseeing; it's about slowing down and connecting with the heart of a place. Instead of rushing from one tourist spot to the next, imagine taking the time to truly engage with your surroundings—unearthing local secrets and discovering small, authentic moments that make a journey unforgettable. Immersive travel isn't about ticking…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20250Comments

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Fur the Love of Travel: Explore Bergrivier with Your Pet

It's official—our pets have upgraded from lap companions to full-blown travel buddies. Whether it's a weekend escape or a scenic road trip, more and more South Africans are including their furry friends in holiday plans. And honestly, can you blame them? Who wouldn't want to share riverside sunsets, mountain hikes, and braai snacks with their…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 24, 20250Comments

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SA’S TOP HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS TO VISIT THIS DECEMBER

The December holidays are around the corner and many South Africans are planning where they will stay, and play, this year for their annual getaway. The Bergrivier region, and the beautiful towns situated within it - which are right on Cape Town's doorstep - offers something for everyone this December, and is also close enough…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 25, 20220Comments

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CULINARY CAPERS ON CAPE TOWN’S DOORSTEP: ADVENTURES FOR THE FOODIE

"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw According to Google, the term "foodie" first started trending in 2004. 18 years on and foodies continue to rise in numbers as more people profess, and explore, their love for the world of food and drink. Hand in hand with this is the…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 4, 20220Comments

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A TRIP BACK IN TIME: UNIQUE NEW SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC ROUTE LAUNCHES IN WESTERN CAPE TOWN OF PIKETBERG

A fascinating new self-guided tour has been launched in the town of Piketberg in the Western Cape which takes visitors on a journey back in time to experience the rich history and historic buildings of this beautiful village. The Piketberg Historical Route takes visitors to the myriad of historical buildings dotted throughout the town which…

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New regenerative tourism journey invites travellers to discover the green heart of the Bergrivier region

Cooling Down in Piketberg – Dams, Views & Rural Retreats

A Detour Worth Taking: Discover the Mountain Town of Piketberg

A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Fur the Love of Travel: Explore Bergrivier with Your Pet

SA’S TOP HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS TO VISIT THIS DECEMBER

CULINARY CAPERS ON CAPE TOWN’S DOORSTEP: ADVENTURES FOR THE FOODIE

A TRIP BACK IN TIME: UNIQUE NEW SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC ROUTE LAUNCHES IN WESTERN CAPE TOWN OF PIKETBERG

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