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Tantivvey Guest Farm

George - South Africa

Email Tantivvey Guest Farm Reservations: southafrica@madbookings.com

We would love to spoil you while you are exploring or golfing here in our beautiful Garden Route!

Far away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist routes and yet close to beaches, mountain passes and the George Airport , guests love to use us as an ideal base, coming home to familiar friendly surroundings in the evenings to refresh and then dine out at one of the 6 excellent restaurants close by.

For golfers we are only 3 minutes from Fancourt, 8 minutes from the beautiful George course and within 45 minutes of Simola, Pezula and Pinnacle Point.

Tantivvey Guest Farm Facilities

Scrumptious breakfasts are served in our spacious guest lounge with a winter log-fire, starting with a delightful fresh fruit platter ( We are set amidst strawberry farms ) and followed by our delicious cooked to order farmhouse fare should appetites still allow!

Directions to Tantivvey Guest Farm:
From the N2, take the George Airport off-ramp onto the R404 passing the Airport on your left and continue straight on the R404 .After 6kms turn left at Palmiet Winkel.
We are 500m along this road on the right next to Leila's Arms. From the Outeniqua Pass or George City Center, follow the signs for Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate passing Fancourt on the left & after 1km turn right at Palmiet Winkel.

Things to do around Tantivvey Guest Farm:
Journey through the Garden Route & Karoo and discover two regions of unique contrast, a fascinating picture of nature’s diversity.
From majestic mountains to vast plains, from forests to lagoons & a variety of lakes - and a playground coast washed by a warm ocean.

Add an extravagant mix of people, culture and history and a tradition of hospitality to the traveler and you have a region that simply demands to be explored.
The garden of South Africa’s Cape is blessed with a mild climate that provides year-round opportunities for the visitor to enjoy the unique attractions of the Garden Route. Horse riding at 2 equestrian centers are within 3 kms from us .

Short & mini golf courses & children's' playground at Three Chameleons +- 4km from us, golf driving range at Windymere Farm (2km from us)


Nearby Botlierskop Game Farm offers day & night game drives.
Oudtshoorn (Cango Caves ,Ostrich Farms , Wildlife Ranch) is only 40 minutes from us, Mossel Bay (Shark-cage Diving , Diaz Museum) 25 minutes, Knysna 40 minutes, Wilderness 20 minutes, Glentana 20 minutes, Herolds Bay 10 minutes, Great Brak River 15 minutes.
We are also very close to Cape Nature Conservation Center and their hiking trails , mountain passes, beaches & the Railway Museum from whence the ChooTjoe departs for a day trip to Mossel Bay.

From May to August you can take advantage of the less hectic, less crowded & more tranquil Scenic Season period, when accommodation is more readily available and special rates are offered by most establishments.
The many mild & sunny days are perfect for simply lazing on the beach, or for taking long walks along the stretches of pristine beach that the region is well known for.

Or perhaps you’d prefer to embark on something more exhilarating, such as a beach, forest, or mountain hike. It is little known fact that the Garden Route’s lowest rainfalls occur during the months of June & July.
The region has a temperate climate throughout the year & winters are generally mild, with average temperatures in the 20’s.

Explore one of the many lagoons and lakes, or lose yourself in nature amid the grandeur of giant yellowwood or milkwood trees in on of the indigenous forests.
The bright flash of a wing could alert you to the sight of a shy Knysna Loerie - or one of the approximately 250 other species of bird making the region such a prime destination for bird lovers.

This is also the time of year that the gentle giants of the sea, the Southern Right Whales come to play in our waters.
Each year Southern right Whales migrate into the waters of Southern to calve & nurse their young. Meters from the shore they provide unsurpassed whale-watching opportunities. A total of 37 species of whales & dolphins frequent the Southern African waters.

CAPE NATURE CONSERVATION controls some TEN NATURE RESERVES in the area, stretching form Plettenberg Bay in the east through George, over the Outeniqua Mountain Range into the Little Karoo (Swartberg) & then right through to the Anysberg Nature Reserve some 60km outside Ladysmith.
The most popular coastal reserves are Keurbooms, Robberg, Goukamma Marine Reserve & Outeniqua's north of George & Mossel Bay.

ROBBERG: Spectacular sight-seeing at this reserve near Plettenberg Bay, with many picnic areas and various walks. Rock angling is permissible, but fishing within the marine reserve boundaries is not allowed.
KEURBOOMS NATURE RESERVE: The river is strictly zoned as a conservation area, and skiing is only allowed on a limited part of the river. Canoes may be hired in order to paddle up the river to the overnight hut.
MARINE RESERVES: Marine reserves are established for the protection of a wide variety of marine organisms as well as sandy beaches, dunes and estuaries.

Estuaries are important areas for certain fish species which, at an early stage, derive essential food from plant material in salt marshes.
No marine organisms (bait) may be collected from the inter-tidal zone, so shore-anglers are requested to bring their own bait when organising a fishing trip.
Also NO angling from boats is allowed within one nautical mile from the coastline. All these regulations are in place to protect the marine life and to ensure a sustainable resource for future generations

Also enjoy:

Mountain Biking:
The Garden route is known for its ideal conditions for different sports and the exhilarating possibilities for mountain bikes make this no exception.
One could get lost for days pedaling along the dirt roads in the Geelhoutboom area. The roads are generally flat & well maintained & the views of the farms & mountain are quite magnificent.
Try cycling along the dirt roads in the Wilderness Lakes area going from Island Lake towards Sedgefield. Two rides are available in the municipal forest around the George Dam.

Paragliding:
PARAGLIDING is a popular sport around George, with some beautiful possibilities for coastal flying. From the jumping platform at the Holiday Inn to the dunes at Kleinkrantz, there is something for the beginner to the most skilled paragliders.
A spectacular view awaits the paraglider taking off at Wilderness Heights. The local club is SKYWINGS and they go flying as regular as the wind allows.
It is imperative that paragliders be in possession of the proper qualifications before they use any of the jumps along the coast.

4X4 Eco Bound:
Well organised 4x4 trips to remote areas where nature is left untouched, and off-the beaten-track destinations that are only accessible by off-road vehicles.

Other:
For Horse riding, Absailing, Canoeing, Deep Sea Fishing, Hang Gliding, Scuba Diving & Yachting consult the George Tourism Bureau.

Email Tantivvey Guest Farm Reservations: southafrica@madbookings.com