Western Cape, South Africa · Africa
Caledon sits on the route: 30 minutes from Tesselaarsdal, 57km from Route 62.
Caledon is in Western Cape, South Africa, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tesselaarsdal, about 15 km away.
Caledon, originally named Swartberg, is a town in the Overberg region in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Cape Town next to mineral-rich hot springs. As of 2011 it had a population of 13,020. It is located in, and the seat of, the Theewaterskloof LocalRead more
Municipality.
The town continues to be inhabited by Khoikhoi communities who, before the arrival of colonizing forces, were the wealthiest on this land.
Caledon is situated on the N2 national route, 113 kilometres (70 mi) by road from central Cape Town. At Caledon the N2 is met by the R316 from Arniston and Bredasdorp, and the R320 from Hermanus. It is also located on the Overberg branch railway line, 141 kilometres (88 mi) by rail from Cape Town station.
The Caledon district is primarily an agricultural region. Most agricultural activities involve grain production with a certain amount of stock farming. The town is locally well known for the Caledon Spa and Casino, and for its rolling hills and yellow canola fields in spring.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Caledon.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Caledon.
Within an hour or so of Caledon: Franschhoek Pass (43 km), Clarence Drive (R44) (54 km), Franschhoek Motor Museum (55 km), Route 62 (57 km).
The nearest famous roads are Franschhoek Pass, Clarence Drive (R44) and Route 62.
Caledon is in Western Cape, South Africa, about 15 km from Tesselaarsdal.
Road trip
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningSwipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Caledon. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in South Africa
112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.
Full driving guide for South Africa4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
A sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
43 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
54 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Elegant museum in the Cape Winelands housing over 220 vehicles from an 1898 Beeston to modern supercars.
55 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
South Africa's longest wine route, a scenic alternative to the Garden Route passing through the Klein Karoo and wine valleys.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Other places to explore near Caledon.
Your trip starts here
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.
![Driving into the town of Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa. [Note: Flickr original describes it as Napier, Western Cape, but it is actually Caledon.]](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/caledon-za--342300-194265/4-Caledon_-_Western_Cape_-_South_Africa__13634110363_.jpg?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)