Gateway to the Garden Route
With the Langeberg Mountains to the North and the Breede Riversmouth and Witsand (South African's whale Nursery)  to the South, Heidelberg is an excellent base from which to explore the hidden treasures of the Garden Route.

Here halfway between Cape Town and Knysna on the National Route N2, you can explore the indigenous forests and fynbos of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and Conservancy with several species of antelope endemic plant and animals.  With so many different habitats so close to one another this a perfect bird watching country. The interesting topography of the area.  Historical attractions include numerous restores Victorian and Georgian home. Comfortable accommodation at Guest farms, 
Nature reserves.  B&B's and Guest houses.