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Cape Town - Up The Creek is certainly one of the most popular festivals in South Africa, mainly because it gives people the opportunity to spend a weekend relaxing on the quiet waters of the Breede River. This year, Up the Creek promises to be an even bigger hit with religious Creekers.
It’s a dream festival for travellers, as one gets to drive along one of the most beautiful roads on your way to one of the most beautiful river settings in the country and simply have a good time.
Whether you’re driving from George, or from Cape Town along the N2 to Swellendam, this is what you need to know to enjoy the weekend to its fullest:
Getting there – road trips
Distance from George: 215km (2 hours, 40 minutes)
Highlights along the way
Bali Trading – Riversdal
Klipheuwel – Klein-Brakrivier
Distance from Cape Town: 230km (2 hours, 45 minutes)
Highlights along the way
The view - all along the N2
Houwhoek – Elgin
Ou meul Bakery - Riviersonderend
Peregrine - Grabouw
The Orchard - Grabouw
Dassiesfontein – Overberg
See: MAP: 53 Fabulous Farmstalls you have to stop at
Road to Swellendam shown with possible traffic cameras and traffic cops
IMPORTANT Up the Creek info
- Gates open at 15:00 on Thursday, 29 January
- No open fires allowed, but you can bring a gas cooker
- No glass, bring beer in cans or decant your booze
- Fresh water will be supplied
- A Nedbank ATM will be available, however organisers advise festival-goers to bring cash
- Bring along a valid form of identification
- Don’t forget your ticket
Take along
- A lilo or flotation devise of some sort (this serves as a plaything during the day, as well as a mattress at night)
- A tent
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Sunblock & Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Swimming gear
- A hat
- Condoms (as per the Up The Creek website…)
- Toilet paper
- A flash light
In Swellendam
Swellendam is the 3rd oldest town in South Africa, and if you’re just going to speed past it to Up The Creek, you’ll commit travel blasphemy!
What you need to see
The Rian factory shop and spa
You know those fantastic-smelling beauty shops in the shopping centers called "Rain"? Yes? Well, the Rain factory is in Swellendam. Pop in for low-priced quality goods, as well as an in-house spa. The spa will most-definitely come in handy if you've sun-burnt your back beyond recognition and need some tender love and care.
Moonshadow
An eccentric coffee and gift shop that sells anything from cake and coffee to handmade handbags. They offer beading classes, too.
The Church
Seonae Eco Shop
Quaint health shop with a wide variety of local products to eat, drink and take home with you.
What you need to eat
Café oppi Stoep
Field & Fork
La Sosta
Old Gaul on church square
Powell House
Tredici
The conservancy restaurant at Schoone Oordt
Also on this weekend in Swellendam
Under the Oaks market
African Evening @ Powell House
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