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One hundred and forty
kilometres of lush plains and equally lush mountains.
This is hill country that slopes down over films of
inland lakes. bordered by wooded cliffs, dunes, estuaries
and a vast sea. To the north, there are the Outeniquas
and the Tsitsikammas, huge ranges of sheer magnificence,
below which rivers have cut gorges into stone. To the
south, the warm Indian Ocean is a brooding presence
with its lace- edge of white, its sweeps of beaches
and its pointed headlands. Everything is green or blue
or turquoise. Life is well supported. Birds and animals
abound. It is a garden if ever there was one- And people
play in it all day long, lost in their chosen fantasies.
There is not much that is not catered for in this eden.
Mountain biking; horse riding; canoeing; fishing; hiking;
4x4 trails; birding and archaeology. But it is the latter
that makes it all so real: a long walk, a steep climb,
insect bites, and finally, the realisation that the
distance we like to think we have put between ourselves
and our ancestors is not that great at all. |
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| Witsand
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The perfect halfway
stop between Cape Town and Knysna, situated at the mouth
of the Breede River, one of the most navigable rivers
in South Africa.
Attractions:
Some of the best estuarine fishing in the country, whale
watching, bird watching, safe beaches, walking, swimming,
kayaking, canoeing and pony trails.
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| Riversdale
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The "Floral Paradise
of the Garden Route" offers excellent accommodation
facilities and outdoor activities.
Attractions:
Horseback safaris, fishing, 4x4 routes, walking and
hiking routes, birding, rony trails and mountain biking
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| Stilbaai
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Aptly named "Destination
of Dreams" , this is an unspoilt laid-back coastal
jewel. Attractions: Age-old fish traps, safe bathing,
water sports, botanical garden and craft centre at Melkhoutfontein,
Palinggat Residence (the oldest building in town) and
its tame eels, surfing, rock, surf and deep sea angling,
diving and birding. |
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| Albertinia
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A peaceful village
in the foothills of the Langeberg mountains.
Attractions:
Aloe factories, bungee jumping from the GouritsRiver
bridge, coastal nature reserve with guided snorkelling,
game viewing and birding.
Mossel Bay (including Hartenbos) Sun-drenched north-facing
beaches, historical architecture, museums, and outstanding
seafood cuisine are just some of Mossel Bay's many offerings.
Attractions: Surfing, swimming and Cape St Blaze Cave
at the Point, whale watching, walking and hiking routes,
shark cage and scuba diving, and South Africa's first
post office- a tree.
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| Great
Brak River |
Great Brak River lies
in a perfect Garden Route setting, with sandy beaches
and mountain backdrops.
Attractions:
Swimming, beach walks, birding, whale watching and game
viewing.
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| George
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An ideal base
from which to explore the region's diverse scenery and
natural wonders.
Attractions:
Safe bathing and fishing at Herolds Bay, surfing at
Victoria and Buffalo Bays, walking and hiking trails
in the Outeniqua mountains, spectacular moun- tain passes
steeped in history, 4x4 routes, and the Ou.teniqua Choo-
Tjoe steam train. |
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| Wilderness
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A village with a difference
on a spectacular section of the coast. The ideal holiday
destination for all seasons.
Attractions:
Hiking trails, Map of Africa viewpoint and paragliding
site, canoeing, kayaking, birding, swimming, and whale
watching.
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| Sedgefield
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Quiet lakes
and sandy beaches set around a sparkling bay offer the
opportunity to enjoy the lakes and coastal wetlands.
Attractions:
Diverse landscapes, beach walks, birding, canoeing and
freshwater angling. |
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| Knysna |
Forested mountains
surrounding a glimmering lagoon. Delight i1\ the numerous
eco-adventures on offer.
Attractions:
Giant yellowwoods, indige- nous forests, river cruises,
abseiling, moun- tain biking, diving, horse trails,
4x4 routes, game farms and nature reserves. )I Knysna
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| Plettenberg
Bay |
Natural beauty
at its very best.
Attractions:
Long white beaches, canoe and boating trips, walking
and hiking trails, abseiling, parasailing, angling,
boat and yacht trips, guided mountain biking trails,
diving, horse trails, tractor rides in natural forest,
two-seater glider flights, surfing and whale watching.
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| Ladismith
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| An historic village with walking and hiking
trails, mountain and rock climbing. |
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| Oudtshoorn
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Host of the
annual Klein Karoo Arts Festival, Oudt~hoorn is also
home to two of South Africa's biggest attractions -ostrich
farms and the Cango Caves.
Attractions:
Hiking, mountain and rock climbing, 4x4 routes, spectacular
mountain passes and rock formations, cliff jumping,
cave crawling, abseiling, kayaking, moun- tain biking
and rock art. |
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| De
Rust |
Situated en route to one of the most
beauti- ful drives in southern Africa -the Meiringspoort
Pass.
Attractions:
Birding, walking and hiking !rails, flowers, fishing and
kayaking. |
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| Uniondale
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A tranquil setting
of magnificent mountains and apple orchards.
Attractions:
Hiking trails, 4x4 routes, zebras in their natural habitat
on Kammanassie mountain, rock art, trout fishing, game
viewing and flowers.
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