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With four glorious days off just around the corner, there’s no better time than Easter weekend to arm yourself with a set of wheels and discover the scenic route that takes you to the majestic yet quirky village of Matjiesfontein. Replete with history and old-world charm, Matjiesfontein is a mere 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Cape Town, along the N1 highway, and will gift you with the getaway you’ve been hunting for this Easter weekend.

Walking into the town’s coffee shop is taking a step back in time – friendly waitrons, dressed in
traditional Victorian attire, welcome you to sit down and enjoy a tasty Karoo breakfast, lunch or a
slice of zesty lemon meringue paired with a cup of renowned Truth coffee, prepared by skilled
baristas.

Escape the hustle & bustle of the city and treat yourself and your loved one to a romantic getaway in the Karoo for the month of love. A 2 ¾ hour drive from Cape Town, the village of Matjiesfontein boasts the perfect destination to experience magic, rich history and old world charm, all rolled into one.

Open, clear Karoo skies stretch over a vast, rolling landscape. If ever there were a place to stop and stargaze, Matjiesfontein will not disappoint.

Photo credit: Julia Winkler Photography

Matjiesfontein, home to the famed Lord Milner Hotel, is a small yet vibrant village in the Western Cape’s Central Karoo region. A 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Cape Town, it boasts the perfect destination to host your dream wedding, private function or business getaway.