We asked Micky and Joop of
Malherbe Guest House in Montagu which activities and attractions they regularly suggest to their guests.
Here are their recommendations in and around Montagu:
In Montagu:
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Visit the old English fort in Cogmanskloof above the tunnel.
Out of town:
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Have lunch at Die Stal (working citrus farm 8km outside Montagu)
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Visit Robertson Wine valley
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Do brandy tasting with an Audio/Video presentation at Klipdrift in Robertson
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Take a boat trip on the Breede River (Viljoensdrift)
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Route 62 roadtrip! Take a drive to Poortjieskloofdam, continue to Barrydale, drive Tradouwpas, go to Suurbraak, then follow the route via Swellendam back to Montagu.
Stay in Montagu
Enjoy true Cape Dutch hospitality in historical Montagu in the Western Cape, halfway between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn. Malherbe Guest House, set in a lovely garden with swimming pool and mountain views, offers contemporary decorated rooms with air-conditioning (cooling and heating) and hospitality tray.
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