Places of interest and things to do in the Breede Valley
1 Retreat (McGregor)
“The beautiful Temenos Retreat is our oasis of tranquillity, where you can be quiet in the ‘Garden of the Beloved’, as the owner loving calls it, or find food for your soul on many different levels,” says Rabie. 023625 1871.
2 Resort
Montagu Springs Resort offers affordable self-catering accommodation in a tranquil haven away from city life, and is famous for its hot mineral springs. 023614 1050.
3 Wine estates
Weltevrede in Bonnievale (0236162141) offers underground cellar tastings. Take a boat cruise on the Breede River at Viljoensdrift (0236151901). Esona (0824175362), just outside Robertson, does music and wine pairings, and you can blend, bottle and label your own wine creation at Excelsior, which also has a deli and a guesthouse. 0236151980.
4 Conservation
Visit the donkeys at Eseltjiesrus Sanctuary just outside McGregor, where you meet rescued residents and learn their stories. For a small donation, you can sponsor a donkey to ensure it lives out its days in comfort. 0236251593.
5 Outdoors
Melozhori Game Reserve is home to more than 18 species of game and an abundance of fauna and flora. Explore on horseback or on a game drive. 0724194933.
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