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The Garden Route
Western Cape -South Africa
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From the salty air of coastal hamlets to the refined breezes of the winelands,
the Western Cape dazzles with its rich diversity. There is always something
new to discover around the next bend in the road and the surpises weave
together to form the impossibly rich tapestry that is the Western Cape
Experience.
Information on the various cities towns and villages along the Garden
route
Knysna
Garden Route
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Knysna is a natural paradise of lush, indigenous
forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. Nestled on the
banks of a breathtaking lagoon. Beaches, lakes, mountains
and rivers provide endless opportunity for leisure and outdoor
adventure. Within the town, craft shops, flea-markets and
cosy cafés beckon with small-town charm and hospitality.
The area around Knysna is a veritable Garden of Eden. This
is home of the only forest elephant in South Africa, the rare
Pansy Shell, the brilliantly coloured, and elusive, Knysna
Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins
and visiting whales.
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Plettneberg Bay
Garden Route
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Built on the hillside, most of Plattenberg
is on a steep slope leading down to the sea, granting spectacular
views of the bay and surrounding hills and mountains. Plettenberg
Bay has gained somewhat of a reputation as a pleasure seeker
hotspot and it’s no wonder, with miles of pristine beaches
to choose from and charter boat cruises, hiking, canoeing
and abseiling to keep you busy, to name but a few.
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Vleesbaai
(or Vlees Bay)
Garden Route
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This pretty little seaside village is an
idyllic, shell sampling, sun-drenched beach-filled holiday
place with endless beaches, safe swimming, leisurely walks,
dolphin and whale spotting. Vleesbaai is said by surfers as
one of the best kept secrets on the coast and, whilst gentle
swells provide great body boarding times, waves can reach
five feet.
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Dana Bay
Garden Route
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Close to Mossel Bay, Dana Bay has the advantages
of a largely undisturbed white sandy beach, perfect for strolls
and sundowner picnics - sunsets are legendary on this part
of the coast. Dolphins and Southern Right Whales are a joy
to behold from Dana Bay, while easy access to restaurants,
museums, harbour and yachting facilities, water sports, and
adventure opportunities makes the beachfront village a great
attraction.
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Tergniet
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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Places north of the main Garden route in the Karoo
Ladismith
Klein Karoo
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Ladismith lies in the shadow of the Towerkop
Mountain peak in the Karoo. Essentially a prosperous farming
community producing fruit (grapes, apricots, and plums), milk,
wine, flowers and mutton, two cheese factories and the Ladismith
Wine Cellar is open for cellar tours and wine tasting during
the week. With a unique style of architecture which evolved
from the hotchpotch mixture of several styles including Victorian,
Neo-gothic, Edwardian, Cape Dutch Revival, Regency and Rural.
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Calitzdorp
Klein Karoo
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Calitzdorp is probably most well known for
its production of some of the South Africas best port wines,
but it has more that just fine port, take a stroll down Queen
Street, one of the oldest streets in town to absorb the number
of Edwardian and Victorian, and Karoo style buildings heavily
influenced by English architecture. The Klein Karoo are is
a gorgeous part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and functions as
a mini desert - sparse, dry and arid countryside interjected
by fertile valleys, through which mountain streams meander
to provide water for the fruit grown in the area.
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Prince Albert
Klein Karoo
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Prince Albert is the perfect base for exploring
the wonders of the Swartberg including Gamkaskloof (The Hell)
and Meiringspoort and just 2 kms from the foot of the Swartberg
Pass. Hiking, mountain biking, birding and botanical excursions
are major attractions throw in a superb climate a high sunshine
index and spectacular night skies. The village itself is has
beautifully preserved Cape Dutch, Karoo and Victorian buildings
19 of which are National Monuments. Prince Albert is known
for its sun-ripened fresh and dried fruit, especially figs
and apricots. Karoo lamb, olives, olive oil and homemade cheeses
are local delicacies.
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Klaarstroom
Klein Karoo
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Time stands still in Klaarstroom, hot days,
vast blue skies above your head tranquil endless plains of
the Karoo, star-filled, crisp evenings and silence make a
refreshing change to the hustle and bustle of the 21st century.
The tiny hamlet of Klaarstroom, positioned at the foot of
the Swartberg Mountains at the Great Karoo entrance to Meiringspoort,
is the genuine article when it comes to Victorian working
farm villages - little affected by time and change in South
Africa.
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Bayview
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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Rheebok
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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The Crags
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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Barrydale
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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De Rust
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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Buffelsbaai
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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Wittedrift
Garden Route
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The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on
the west coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers,
wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery
and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of outstanding
beauty.
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The Garden Route
From Mossel Bay
to the mighty Storms River, the Garden route is the verdant
region along the N2 national highway linking Cape
Town and Port
Elizabeth as it meanders through Knysna,
Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield and Wilderness.
Hop onto the Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo at George
with a picnic breakfast and watch the world go by as you're transported
over wetlands, through forests and along the breathtaking coastline by
one of the last passenger steam trains in use. Arriving in Knysna you
will be just in time for a walkabout of the towns inviting craft and flea
markets before lunch at one of the many deli's or exclusive restaurants.
A haven of tranquility or a bustling market town with a vibrant nightlife
in seasonm, Knysna is the coastal chameleon with everything on offer.
Don't leave without sampling the local oysters, touching tame elephants
at the elephant park and experiencing scenic flight over The Heads
- the twin sandstone cliffs at the mouth of the Knysna lagoon.
Plattenberg Bay is another crowd pleaser, catering for
a wide range of tastes and budgets. The town woos one and all with its
startling natural splendour between forest and sea, offering world class
premium hotels, guest houses, restaurants and self catering accommodation.
The areas spectacular rivers, beaches and bay are ideal for all types
of watersports including sailing, rock and surf fishing,and scuba diving.
If its a day soaking up the sun, riding the waves,fishing or browsing
the lifestyle shops you're after, Plettenberg is guarenteed to please.
If it is serious rest and recuperation you are after, head to the laid
back resort towns of Wilderness and Sedgefield
between George
and Knysna. An
endearing sleepy coastal village with abundant natural
attractions, make these perfect downtime destinations and if wave gazing
makes you restless, the more vibey centres are just a scenic drive away.
But don't be seduced by the bright lights of the bigger towns before taking
in the views at the famous 'Map of AfricaViewpoint' and Dolphin Point,
where you might catch a glimpse of a whale or a dolphin as you gaze across
the miles and miles of ocean.
Before you leave the Western Cape heading towards Port
Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape, you'll find yourself in the
wonderland of the Tsitsikamma forest, home of the giant Outeniqua yellowwood.
One of the most succesful species in existance, this enormous tree has
survived unchanged for millions of years. The hiking trails and walks
in this area are legendary, with the famous Otter Trail being booked out
years in advance. For the less energetic, there are more sedate ways of
enjoying the natural beauty of the area with camp sites, guest houses
and self catering accommodation providing for the intrepid hikers.
From the salty air of coastal hamlets to the refined breezes of the winelands,
the Western Cape dazzles with its rich diversity. There is always something
new to discover around the next bend in the road and the surpises weave
together to form the impossibly rich tapestry that is the Western Cape
Experience.
Sea Front Guest Villa's Self Catering
Western Cape,Garden Route, Tel: +27 (0)82 805 5899
www.seafrontvillas.co.za
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