Category The Garden Route

What To Do on the Garden Route when You’re just Passing Through ~ The Garden Route (roughly between Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay) has so much to see and do that travellers are spoilt for choice. Getting the most out of this stunning area would take weeks. But, if you’re just passing through, between Cape Town and the Eastern Cape, there are a few quick stops that don’t take long, but certainly are worth a pitstop. When travelling from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape, start your day in Mossel Bay. Enjoy a hot cuppa on the beachfront, where there are some stunning views of the Indian Ocean. From the beachfront, you can look up at the amazing Pinnacle Point Caves (if you have time, take a stroll up to see the amazing views […]

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Does a trip from Sedgefield to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) qualify as a road trip? I maintain that anything that requires me to pack padkos and check my tyres is a road trip. And, when my bestie and I left kids and husbands at home to do the trip, it was almost worthy of our own […]

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Pansy shells and pumpkin shells are such exciting finds. Actually, pansy shells are really rare to find in the sandy stretches of the beach, which makes them even more of a treasure. In fact, they are almost extinct, but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep your eyes peeled for them in the sands of […]

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Valley Pod is an, eco friendly, solar based and seamless rectangular cocoon that gazes out idly at the landscape. Located in the Melozhori Private Game Reserve, the pod offers self catering accommodation that is perfect for a couple wanting peace and seclusion. Win a 2-Night Self Catering Stay at Valley Pod Win a Stay at […]

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Ziplines in Harkerville ~ There are so many reasons to visit the Garden Route – beaches, mountains, forests, and towns. And, in September 2020, another awesome attraction was added to the mix. After years of challenges (including the Knysna fires and the Covid-19 lockdown), this zipline adventure is finally ready for adrenalin-junkies and adventurers. The […]

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Melozhori Cottage is a cosy, self catering cottage situated in the middle of the Melozhori Private Game Reserve, high up on the hills with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. This predator free game reserve is set on a panoramic landscape with uninterrupted views and home to unique mix of indigenous fauna and flora Win […]

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SOUL Rainbows End is perched on top of the West Head in Knysna with ocean views. Elevated high above the ocean on the Knysna West Head, surrounded by an abundance of beautiful indigenous fynbos, a short distance from some of the world’s most acclaimed blue flag beaches, SOUL Rainbows End offers you the perfect hide-away […]

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