Elgin

Outdoor Paradise

Elgin Valley is an outdoor paradise, situated between Groenland and Kogelberg in the Western Cape. Its commercial centre is the town of Grabouw, and is located about 70 km from Cape Town. 

©Louise Brodie

Its landscape allows many activities for the adventurous soul, such as zip lining over fynbos and waterfalls, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Elgin is a must to visit for a holiday or weekend – there is something for everyone to love.

A True Gem

©Jacques Marais

Elgin is one of South Africa’s top apple producers, and as a result a leading craft cider brewer. This is an excellent wine region and home to numerous boutique wineries.

The area has bountiful birdlife, and at night animals such as owls, wild cats and small deer come out to wander.

The superb produce from the area makes for award-winning restaurants and great casual dining, accompanied by a glass of wine from a local winery. Its slow, simple daily routines and farm life feel make Elgin a true gem, not to mention its natural beauty.

Apple Production

The Western Cape in South Africa is the largest traditional apple production region and accounts for more than half of the apple production...more

Grabouw

Grabouw is a farming area in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. It is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland and Groenland mountains to ...more

The Overberg Wine Route

The Overberg wine route is one of the Western Cape’s lesser known routes, but a gem nonetheless. The region spans over 250 km of pristine ...more