A variety of experiences await around Citrusdal: history at Koeikamp, Rooibos tastings, a hot spring resort and a hike on a farm. When choosing, the exact location is helpful: Koeikamp lies between the town and the river, the Carmién Tea Shop just outside town on the N7, and Koningskop is 27 km from Citrusdal. This allows you to consider local history, tea and outdoor activity as different priorities. The offerings differ not only in location, but also in the kind of experience they provide.

Golf history at Koeikamp

In 1960, 15 men from Citrusdal decided to build a golf course on community land locally known as Koeikamp. The land lies between the town and the river. If you are interested in local history, Koeikamp offers a specific point of interest alongside tastings and excursions in the surrounding area.

Rooibos tastings at the Carmién Tea Shop

The Carmién Tea Shop is just outside Citrusdal on the N7. It offers tastings of Carmién Rooibos tea, as well as a tea and gin combination. The two options offer different experiences: a tea tasting or a pairing of tea and gin. If the tasting is what matters most to you, check its current availability with the operator.

Hot springs and hiking in the surrounding area

The Baths

The Baths is a hot spring resort on a citrus farm near Citrusdal in the Western Cape. This makes it different from the tea experiences and the hike: the focus is on hot springs at a resort on a farm. If you plan to visit The Baths, check the current access conditions in advance. As a distinct experience, it appeals to travellers interested in hot springs.

Koningskop

Koningskop, 27 km from Citrusdal, is home to a working citrus and Rooibos farm. A trail marked with arrows runs there; the hike takes about an hour and a half. This gives you a specific timeframe for the trail itself; allow extra time for getting there and back. Check access and booking arrangements with the farm in advance.

Rooibos: a tasting or a hike?

Rooibos connects the Carmién Tea Shop and Koningskop, but the experiences are not interchangeable. At the shop, the focus is on tasting the tea or the tea and gin combination; at Koningskop, a marked trail leads through a working citrus and Rooibos farm. If you want to taste Rooibos, the shop is a good choice; if you want to include a hike in your stay, Koningskop offers a different option. The same theme leads to two different activities: a tasting and a hike. The choice depends on which experience you would like to make your priority.

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