Gorgeous food, wine, and nature: why you should add the Klein Karoo to your travel itinerary

Cape Talk and 702’s Africa Melane chats to Montagu Country Hotel owner P-J Basson.

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While most people use the Klein Karoo as a connection to their next destination, it is definitely worth making a stop.

The Montague Country Hotel offers a quiet escape in nature from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

“The Klein Karoo has so much to offer than just a beautiful road to drive on… Where you can actually spend some time and some money enjoying it.” 

– P-J Basson, Montagu Country Hotel

They have exquisite fruit, veg, and wine offerings as the hotel prioritises local vendors in the area.

“For us, it is important to support as local as we can… We are blessed that we’ve got 50 estates within 10 minutes of the hotel.” 

– P-J Basson, Montagu Country Hotel

Do you have any plans between May to July? It is the perfect time for a visit, says Basson.

“You’ve got the changing of the leaves, it really is just like someone’s walking around painting all these beautiful colors you to see. The temperatures come down, a nice cool evening to snuggle up and from July onwards we’ve got log fires running.” 

– P-J Basson, Montagu Country Hotel

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