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REGION & activities
Tranquility and relaxation await you on the edge
of Groenvlei freshwater lake adjacent to the Goukamma
Nature & Marine Reserve. Fill your days with
swimming and sunbathing, fishing, bird-watching,
boating, wining and dining, hiking and visits to
the nearby pristine beaches. Lake Pleasant
is surrounded by endless activities for the entire
family, including many world-class golf courses.
Whether it is eco&nature, culture & heritage,
outdoor adventure, gourmet delights or spirit, mind
and soul experiences you are after, our establishment
is the ideal setting from where to explore all the
beautiful Garden Route has to offer.
KNYSNA
Take a scenic drive to nearby Knysna with its breathtaking
view of the Heads and estuary. Taste fresh oysters
or browse amongst quaint and interesting shops for
arts, crafts, furniture and clothing. Enjoy the
many top restaurants and coffee shops or take a
boat trip on the lagoon. While in the area, look
out for the famous elephants of the Tsitsikamma
forest, visit Noetzie's fairytale castle, the little
stone church at Belvidere and many other historical
landmarks.
GEORGE & WILDERNESS
George, the biggest town on the Garden Route,
boasts the smallest cathedral south of the equator.
For a nostalgic touch, take a trip on the world
famous Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train. It will
take you on a magical journey through some of
the most beautiful scenery in the country, past
the tranquil lakes of Wilderness and Sedgefield,
along endless beaches and through the woodlands
to Knysna. The famous Outeniqua Pass will carry
you to Oudtshoorn and its famous Cango Caves and
Ostrich Farms.
SEDGEFIELD
The perfect family destination offers outdoor activities such as horse-riding, bird-watching, paragliding, board-sailing, deep-sea fishing, forest trails, mountain bike routes, snorkeling and four-wheel adventure drives. Talented artistsí works include woodworking, pottery, fabric painting and sculpturing. Crafters gather every Saturday at the Scarab morning market while the Wild Oats market provides fresh produce and delicacies.
PLETTENBERG BAY & SURROUNDS
Further up the coast you will find Plettenberg
Bay, Keurbooms River Mouth and the densely wooded
Nature's Valley. Plettenberg Bay is known as the
jewel of the Garden Route and has unspoilt beaches
and popular dolphin and whale-watching spots.
Experience the highest commercial bungi jump in
the world, take a canoe down the Keurbooms River
or go abseiling. Monkeyland will provide fun for
everyone.
MOSSEL BAY
Shark diving and deepsea fishing await the adventurous spirit and plenty of holiday activities take place to entertain the entire family.
A GOLFER'S PARADISE
The entire Garden Route features the most spectacular
golf courses in South Africa. This golfer's paradise
offers the following, to name a few:
Pezula, Simola & Knysna Golf Club
Mossel Bay Golf Course
Fancourt, George Golf Club
Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay Country Club
MORE INFORMATION
Knysna Tourism : www.visitknysna.com
Sedgefield Tourism : www.tourismsedgefield.co.za
George Tourism : www.georgetourism.co.za
Wilderness Tourism : www.wildernessinfo.co.za
Plettenberg Bay Tourism : www.plettenbergbay.co.za
Mossel Bay Tourism : www.visitmosselbay.co.za
Oudtshoorn Tourism : www.oudtshoorn.com
Allow the Mantis Management Team to arrange day trips and excursions for the entire family, the adventurous explorers and those wanting to take it easy.
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