George, Garden Route South Africa – Picture this: 20 people of all fitness levels, some of whom had not been on a bicycle since school, took on what could be considered their most ambitious challenge yet – three months of training culminating in touring through 14 passes, over 400 kilometres of some of the toughest […]
Many foreigners are dreaming of buying a house in South Africa, especially in the Southern Cape, Garden-Route or the Karoo. Is this dream possible and what does it mean: South Africa has a western culture and is an ideal destination for many Europeans to live or just as a second home to spend their holidays. […]
If you have no idea what to do on a Sunday, this might be a golden tip. Take a walk along George Dam. The vast nature reserve is beautiful and gives you the necessary Sunday rest. Cyclists and walkers can stroll here without being disturbed by any traffic. Fishermen can indulge themselves along the banks […]
While living in the beautiful Garden Route we sometimes want to get away to an area that is different and remote yet not too far away and it should not cost that much but still feed our souls in a satisfactory way. The Klein Karoo is such a place on our doorstep to escape to […]
The Koup Karoo refers to a fascinating geological depression, one of the most noticeable geographica areas in the south of South Africa, it is a vast arid area between the small and big Swartberg mountains in the south and the Nuweveldberg mountains in the north which rises to about 2000m above sea level. It is […]
The Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the Garden Route National Park in South Africa, is a place where you can experience the outdoors, stunning marine life and an adventure filled vacation. Accommodation: Country lodges and hotels Activities: Diving, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, swimming, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, sailing, bungee jumping Highlights: Famous Otters and Dolphin trails, […]
Nowhere is the authentic character of a Little Karoo community and the unique architecture of the region better preserved than here. Calitzdorp is the fruit-bowl of the Little Karoo and source of the country’s finest port wines. Calitzdorp, is surrounded by three mountain ranges – the Swartberg to the north, the leopard-haunted Rooiberge to the south […]
The Great Karoo, a natural wonder of endless plains and intriguing rock layers, is one of the world’s most unique and arid zones. In South Africa, it stands alone and is an envied rarity, which captivates tourists, researchers and scientists. Archaeologists, anthropologists, botanists, ecologists, geologists, and paleontologists come from across the world to study many […]
In 2006 the Garden Route was named 2006 Golf Destination of the Year for Africa by the International Association for Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Golf tour operators from 38 countries vote for the IAGTO’s Golf Destination of the Year awards. The Western Cape’s established golfing culture and mild, temperate climate offers a unique, year-round experience […]
In the Southern Cape and Karoo you find vast stretches of land, mountains, valleys, lakes, a beautiful coastline and so much more. According to the Telkom Phonebook directory the region includes the Garden Route, the Central Karoo, and the eastern part of the Overberg. A very distinct area made up by contrasting regions with each […]
The History of Gouritsmond The Gouritsriver enters the Indian Ocean at Gouritsmond on the southern coast of Africa at 34° 21′ 11.448” S and 21° 52′ 50.196” E, 34 km south-west of Mossel Bay. The origin of the name could most probably be from an indigenous group of Khoikhoi people who lived in the area. […]
I visited Vanwyksdorp for the first time a while ago. If I do not write this article now, I will go and live there and never bother again. What an amazing time spent, it stimulated all physical senses, faith, direction, hope and love. A great big thank you to all the awesome people from Vanwyksdorp. Tucked […]