Citrusdal: Rooibos, Hot Springs and Golf History

There are several interests to choose from when planning a trip to Citrusdal: tastings, hot springs, local history and hiking. If you are looking for a hotel in Citrusdal, first consider which focus best suits your stay. The destinations are not all in the same place, so their location is also important, alongside the activity itself.

Rooibos and tea-gin tasting

The Carmién Tea Shop is on the N7, just outside Citrusdal. It offers tastings of Carmién Rooibos tea as well as a tea-and-gin combination. These offer two different ways to explore the flavours: you can focus on Rooibos itself or on its combination with gin. If a tasting is important to your stay, check with the operator for current availability on your dates. Here, you can experience Rooibos in a tasting; on Koningskop, it is part of a working citrus and Rooibos farm.

Hot springs on a citrus farm

The Baths is a hot-spring resort on a citrus farm near Citrusdal in the Western Cape. The combination of a resort, hot springs and a farm setting sets this destination apart from a tasting: at the Carmién Tea Shop, tea and the tea-and-gin combination take centre stage. If you plan to visit The Baths, check the current visitor and access requirements in advance.

Golf course history at Koeikamp

The history of the golf course has a specific historical starting point: in 1960, 15 men from Citrusdal decided to build a golf course on the communal land locally known as Koeikamp. The land lies between the town and the river. The name Koeikamp anchors the decision to a specific place; the combination of the year, the group and the communal land makes this history a distinct cultural way to experience Citrusdal.

Hiking on Koningskop

On Koningskop, 27 km from Citrusdal, an arrow-marked hiking trail crosses a working citrus and Rooibos farm. The hike takes about an hour and a half. Do not confuse the 27 km to the farm with the duration of the trail: the distance places Koningskop in relation to Citrusdal, while about an hour and a half is the time it takes to hike the trail itself. This approximate duration helps you plan the hike as a separate part of your stay. If the trail is a key part of your plans, check access and booking arrangements in advance.

Comparing locations

The Carmién Tea Shop is just outside Citrusdal, The Baths is near the town, the Koeikamp grounds are between the town and the river, and Koningskop is 27 km away. These different locations complement the different interests—tastings, hot springs, history and hiking. When prioritising a destination, you can therefore make your choice based both on the experience and its location relative to Citrusdal.

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For the broader travel overview: West Coast.