The West Coast - Citrusdal
About two hours drive from Cape Town, Citrusdal lies in the Olifants River valley. Herds of elephants have been replaced by groves of glossy orange trees with the Cederberg Mountains lying in the background. This is a great area to explore on foot, mountain bike or in a car. Go adventuring. Hike, swim in the river, visit the hot springs, check out the mountain passes and hidden settlements or learn how to sky dive or paraglide.
The Olifants river valley stretches from Citrusdal to Bitterfontein and is named after the elephant herds that explorer Jan Danckaert found here in 1660. The fertile soil produces fine crops of wheat and fruit, rooibos tea, tobacco, vegetables, wine and table grapes, and groves of delectable oranges. The Cedarberg lies on the western side of the valley.
North of the Olifants Namaqualand begins. In spring the flowers here make spectacular carpets of colour.
Information from http://www.coastingafrica.com/
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