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Kleinmond

Western Cape, South Africa · Africa

About Kleinmond

Kleinmond is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Betty’s Bay, 22km from Clarence Drive (R44).

Kleinmond is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 7,948, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Kleinmond sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kleinmond to your route.

About Kleinmond

Kleinmond is a small coastal town in the Overberg region of the Western Cape province, South Africa. It is situated inside a UNESCO-declared biosphere about 90 km east of Cape Town between Betty's Bay and Hermanus. The town's name, meaning "small mouth" in Afrikaans, refers to its location at the mouth of the Bot

Read more River lagoon. Stone axe heads found in the area indicate that people already lived in the vicinity of nearby Hangklip 20,000 years ago. Information about the area has existed in writing since the seventeenth century.

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What are the best things to do in Kleinmond?

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Where is Kleinmond located?

Kleinmond is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.3394 latitude, 19.0341 longitude.

What is the population of Kleinmond?

Kleinmond has a population of approximately 7,948 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
7,948
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-34.3394, 19.0341

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Kleinmond

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Clarence Drive (R44)

A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Franschhoek Pass

A sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cape Point Viewpoint

The dramatic headland at the southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, with a historic lighthouse perched on the cliff.

49 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Cape Peninsula Circuit

A loop around the tip of Africa from Cape Town past Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Simons Town penguin colony.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Franschhoek Motor Museum

Elegant museum in the Cape Winelands housing over 220 vehicles from an 1898 Beeston to modern supercars.

54 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Muizenberg Beach

A family-friendly Cape Town beach famous for its colourful Victorian bathing boxes and gentle waves perfect for learning to surf.

58 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Harbour House Kalk Bay

A celebrated restaurant overlooking the fishing harbour on the Cape Peninsula driving route, where road trippers stop for seafood with crashing wave views.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kleinmond

  • 22 kmClarence Drive (R44)A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
  • 48 kmFranschhoek PassA sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
  • 49 kmCape Point ViewpointThe dramatic headland at the southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, with a historic lighthouse perched on the cliff.
  • 51 kmCape Peninsula CircuitA loop around the tip of Africa from Cape Town past Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Simons Town penguin colony.
  • 68 kmChapman's Peak ViewpointA series of pull-offs on one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, hugging the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek near Cape Town.
  • 68 kmChapman's Peak DriveA breathtaking 9-kilometer toll road carved into the near-vertical face of Chapman's Peak between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kleinmond.

Betty’s Bay

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20 km awayPop. 56,139

Grabouw

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21 km awayPop. 37,490

Somerset West

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Caledon

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38 km awayPop. 16,752

Gansbaai

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40 km awayPop. 15,957

Stanford

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40 km awayPop. 5,747

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