Calitzdorp
The “Port Wine Capital of South Africa” on Route 62. Its wineries offer tastings of port-style fortified wines, and it is a key stop on the way west from Oudtshoorn.
Calitzdorp lies about 50 km west of Oudtshoorn in the semi-arid valley of the Little Karoo. It is known for producing some of South Africa's finest port-style fortified wines, earning the nickname “Port Wine Capital of South Africa.” In the town and surrounding area are wineries such as Boplaas, De Krans and Calitzdorp Cellar. Most offer tastings for about 50 to 100 rand per person, and some are closed on Sundays. The town center has a Dutch Reformed church and Victorian-era houses. You can also visit nearby hot springs resorts or drive the Groenfontein gravel road. The drive from Oudtshoorn along the R62 takes about 40 minutes. It pairs well with the Cango Caves or the Swartberg Pass, and you can continue west to Ladismith and Montagu.
Opening hours
Wineries generally Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; Saturday mornings
Nearby sights
- Swartberg Pass
- Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farms
- Meerkat Adventures
- CP Nel Museum
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- Cango Caves
- Gondwana Game Reserve
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve