East Coast

A wealth of adventures allows visitors to pursue their individual interests, from sport to leisure and cultural activities. Welcome to South Africa’s own paradise. The accommodating Mediterranean climate with its breathtaking contrasts of majestic mountains, unspoiled beaches and warm Indian Ocean, the early sunrises and the gracious hospitality of the locals, will assure you an unforgettable experience.

Stop in at Swellendam and explore the town’s historical treasures, cape Dutch buildings, museum magic, the Mayville Heritage Rose Garden, The Old Goal, The Ambagswerf with its artifacts and working water mill, The Faerie Sanctuary with its tangled garden of indigenous trees, Bontebok Park and Breede River adventures.

Riversdale is a floral paradise, home of The Sleeping Beauty MountainPeak, with breath taking hiking trails and exquisite mountain scenery, here one can abseil alongside waterfalls, 4x4, horseback, fish and hanglide.

The nearby resort of Stilbaai offers unique hiking trails such as Strandloper Route, Geelkrans Route and Skulpiesbaai Route. The beautiful scenery and the rocky coastline make it an angler’s paradise.

Albertinia is home of the aloe and manufactures products from its sap. It has a thriving dried flower and thatching industry and mining of clay and ochre.

Mossel Bay is a small harbour town offering whale and big game viewing.

Extreme adventures such as diving with the Great White Sharks continues to fascinate humans and instill fear in our veins.

Otherwise rock climbing, quad biking, and superb, world- class golf courses may appeal to you rather.

Begin your historical journey by visiting the Dias Museum Complex and its 500- year- old Post Office tree, The Maritime and shell Museums and the Cape St Blaize Light house.

Go yachting, or join the Seal Island Cruise and view 3 000 Cape Fur Seals with their pups.

George is a convenient base to explore all the charms and attractions of the Garden route. Its airport has been a 5 times winner of ‘South African Airport of the Year’.

Pick strawberries and sample Dutch cheeses, visit the George museum, historic 1842 churches and cathedrals and The Audrey Moriarty Environmental centre.

George boasts one of S A’s premier golfing destinations, with driving ranges, about 10 courses and a world- class golf academy.

Hop aboard the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe and ride from Mossel bay to Knysna.

The Wilderness national Park protects a RAMSAR site and provides safety for many birds. Catch glimpses of the Malachite Kingfisher and Knysna Loerie on the popular Kingfisher hiking trail, follow the Duiker and Bushbuck through the sylvan glens of the forest and perhaps you may even cross a leopard in the shadows.