The charming town of Knysna offers accommodation in a veritable paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes, and golden beaches; showcasing the natural loveliness of South Africa. She nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary Knysna seahorse and over 200 species of […]
George is the gateway to the Garden Route and most people would think that if you’re staying here you’re just passing through or using it as a base to explore the neighboring towns. We decided to stay a few days and made it our mission to enjoy all that George had to offer (well, in […]
Kloppers, established in 1967, is a department store that offers a wide range of exciting products at discount prices, with expert and friendly service. With the headquarters in Bloemfontein South Africa, Kloppers has always been striving to ensure that our customers have access to the widest range of products, a selection of top brands, unbeatable […]
Royalty, emperors, maharajahs and high society once adorned themselves with the world’s finest feathers. Inland from the Cape’s famous Garden Route, over breathtakingly beautiful mountain passes, magnificent red rocks and the wide open spaces of the Klein Karoo, you’ll find Oudtshoorn – once known internationally as the ostrich capital of the world. Most visitors to […]
No, you will not get sex here. Ronnie’s Sex Shop is the result of a friendly prank. This fun pub has become a regular pit-stop on the R62 in the Klein Karoo for bikers, local farmers and just about anyone in the area. If you don’t believe the notion that ‘sex sells’ then this small […]
History Cave paintings and artifacts indicate that the caves were in use throughout prehistory over a long period during the Middle and Later Stone Ages . The caves were rediscovered in modern times in 1780 by a local farmer named Jacobus Van Zyl.[3] The chamber he first was lowered down into was found to be […]
The Settlement of Hoogekraal was established in 1813 as a station of the London Missionary Society (LMS). In 1818 it’s name was changed to Pacaltsdorp, in honour of the Rev. Charles Pacalt, the first missionary to serve there. The Khoi Khoi were the first occupants of Hoogekraal, now known as Pacaltsdorp. During 1812, Rev. Read […]
Since the commencement of the national lockdown on 27 March 2020, the Port of Mossel Bay has been playing a critical role in the provision of essential services – with special emphasis on the fishing and oil and gas sectors. Vessels and Volumes handled Despite the uncertain times, the port has successfully handled seven Liquid […]
Did you know? In the Garden Route you can experience the Bloukrans bridge – the highest commercially operated bungy jump in the world. The 216 metre jump from Bloukrans bridge lies about 40 kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay on the N2 highway off a span arch bridge. Activity Description All clients are requested to arrive […]
The rocky headland of Cape Agulhas is the place where two great oceans – the Indian and Atlantic – meet. It’s also the spot at which to have one’s photo taken at the official southernmost tip of Africa, where there is a stone plaque that marks the place – right on the beach. The plaque […]