The Langkloof

The Langkloof, a fertile agricultural district producing mainly deciduous fruit for export, can be described as a narrow, elongated valley wedged between the Tsitsikamma- and Kouga mountain ranges which hosts the Greater Baviaans Reserve.

The fertile Langkloof Valley in the southwest has enormous deciduous fruit orchards, while sheep farming predominates in the Karoo

The Fruit Route on Route 62

Known as the Valley of a Thousand Vistas, the Langkloof lies in the Tsitsikamma Mountains. Visit a game farm, hike any one of more than thirty trails, explore mountain caves decorated by the earliest and most ancient of people, challenge your driving skills on a 4x4 route, enjoy mountain biking, fresh water angling, pool hopping or microlight flights. The Langkloof is, literally, the Big Apple of South Africa’s agricultural industry. Various farms are open to the public. Experience legendary country hospitality as you join in with farming activities. A proud part of Route 62 - the World’s Longest Wine Route - and boasting guest houses, holiday cottages, holiday farms and mountain huts to suit every taste and pocket, the Langkloof is everyone’s ideal breakaway destination.

Interesting Stories:

The discovery of a mummy:
A mummy was discovered in the Kouga Mountains in the Long Kloof in April 1999, on Mr Fanie Gerber’s farm. It is estimated to be 2 000 years old. The shelter where the mummy was found also has rock art paintings on the walls, which seem to indicate that the person was very important. Anatomical studies indicate that the mummy was possibly was a man 1,45m tall.

The cause of his death is unknown and no traces of a chronic illness could be found. Archaeologists also found reason to believe that the person had a rural diet. Furthermore, studies of the plants that cover the body showed that they are most likely family of the wax berry and honeybush.