Romanza

Any holiday maker visiting the town of Mossel Bay on the Garden Route and not going for a trip on the Romanza doesn't know what they are missing. The Romanza is run by the Klapwijk family and has been part of Mossel Bay holiday scene for over 25 years. She's a 16 Meter, 25 ton Hartley … Continue reading Romanza →

St Blaze Cave

The coastline to the west of Cape St Blaze in Mossel Bay is made up of impressive cliffs looming about thundering surf and over time the elements has formed a series of caverns along this coast. The early Khoi people took up residence in some of these caves and lived off the land and the ocean, surviving mostly … Continue reading St Blaze Cave →

Cape St Blaze Lighthouse

Although Mossel Bay has beautiful white beaches, the coastline from its western point onwards is a rugged and dangerous one. A lighthouse was erected on top of Cape St Blaze in 1864 and until recently was one of only two lighthouses on the South African coastline manned 24 hours a day.Until the late 1970s a clockwork system was … Continue reading Cape St Blaze Lighthouse →

Paul Sauer (Storms River) Bridge

Driving westwards from Port Elizabeth onto the world famous and beautiful Garden Route, most people fly along the N2 highway for the first 160 kilometers and make their first stop at the Petroport in the Tsitsikamma. From here on the Garden Route offers many towns, attractions, view sites, art shops and so much more for visitors. The Petroport is located … Continue reading Paul Sauer (Storms River) Bridge →

Monkeyland

Monkeyland outside Plettenberg Bay is situated right next door to the stunning Birds of Eden. Monkeyland was establishment in 1998 and is the biggest multi species free range monkey sanctuary in the world. Monkeyland is a sanctuary for previously caged monkeys that has been rehabilitated and released into a natural environment. Visitors to the park are … Continue reading Monkeyland →

Birds of Eden revisited

Birds of Eden just outside Plettenberg Bay is one of the most awesome attractions on the Garden Route. I used to visit it quite often when I was a tourist guide and recently had an opportunity to pop in there with a couple of friends. This is the second visit to Birds of Eden that … Continue reading Birds of Eden revisited →

Tsitsikamma Sunset

Sunset along the Tsitsikamma coast near EersterivierVisit Skywatch for more pictures featuring the sky

Fancourt

Fancourt is one of South Africa's most prestigious golfing estates and consist of three golf courses, the Fancourt Hotel and a beautiful golf estate featuring different developments. The development is situated in George on the Garden Route and plays host to the Japan team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. My only previous visit was … Continue reading Fancourt →

Foggy Farm

Travelling from Mossel Bay to Oudtshoorn a week or so ago, we made a quick stop at Eight Bells Mountain Inn for a site inspection. Although I haven't been to Eight Bells for a while, it used to be one of my regular overnight stops when I was a tourist guide. The morning of our … Continue reading Foggy Farm →

Bramon Wine Estate

Traveling down the Garden Route the other day we stopped at Bramon Wine Estate at The Crags just outside Plettenberg Bay. Bramon was the first wine estate this far east of the Cape Winelands and produces a superior Sauvignon Blanc 'cap classique' sparkling wine. The beauty of Bramon is that the seating for their restaurant … Continue reading Bramon Wine Estate →