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Recognisable by white belly, blue face and pale bill, the Abdim’s Stork is closely associated with seasonal changes across its range. It often breeds in iconic Baobab trees and other large trees within or near villages, from Mali in West Africa to the southwestern Arabian Peninsula and East Africa.
Taking place from 7 to 13 September 2026, the annual initiative arrives just in time
for a refreshing start to spring. In the Overberg, visitors can choose between two
distinctly different experiences: exploring the rugged coastline at Agulhas National
Park or enjoying wildlife, hiking and mountain scenery at Bontebok National Park
near Swellendam.
Stanford will burst into colour this September as its annual spring festival returns for two weeks of flowers, food, music, art, and local culture with the Klein River Cheese Demo Kitchen bringing a generous helping of flavour to the programme.
There are more than a dozen artisanal book shops dotted across the Overberg, each with its own character, charm and grumpy rumpled owner who normally does not suffer fools. In other words excellent places for our erudite readers.
Anchor and Ace may be one of Gansbaai's newer arrivals, but it's already carving out a place in the town's dining scene. On a relaxed Sunday visit, we found a menu that balances comfort-food classics with more adventurous flavours, attentive service and a few unexpected standouts – including a vibrant raw vegetable salad and spicy crispy chicken wings that stole the show.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings people together in front of screens around the world, Table & Tide explores one of the Overberg's own gathering spaces. La Cantina in Stanford offers hearty Tex-Mex-inspired fare, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere that encourages you to settle in for the next round.
Hermanus FynArts returns from 6 to 14 June with a renewed focus on the arts, a new festival director, and a packed programme of music, books, sculpture, theatre, food and wine. From the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir to thought-provoking News24 discussions, public art installations and immersive culinary experiences, this year’s festival promises nine winter days of creativity, conversation and culture across Hermanus.
A few days ago, the sky over the Overstrand turned a shade of grey we won’t soon forget. The Cut-off Low of May 2026 brought a relentless force that tested the very foundations of our region.
At the southernmost tip of Africa, where two oceans meet, Needles offers more than just a meal — it’s an experience shaped by place. This is where the warm Indian Ocean meets the cold Atlantic, and where Portuguese navigators once noted that their compass needles pointed true north, giving rise to the name Cabo das Agulhas, or “Cape of Needles.”
Creative Napier returned with a refreshed format, bringing together 23 artists across nine venues in a celebration of art, nature and community. From immersive exhibitions to workshops and live performances, this year’s route highlighted the depth of creative talent in the Overberg — and the stories behind the work.
