Useful Links


A few suggestions of things to do, places to go, and people to see in our area and its surrounds.

 

Elephant and Conservation Related

EMOA - Elephant and Owners Association 
This organisation deals with all aspects of elephant management, conservation and welfare
Tel: 014 755 4455
Cell: 082 979 3800
Fax: 014 755 4455
E-Mail: mgarai@pop.co.za

ETA - Elephant Tourism Association
Dealing specifically with elephants in captivity

EWT - Endangered Wildlife Trust 
Conserves threatened species and ecosystems in Southern Africa

Scott Riddle’s Elephant Sanctuary 
A non-profit sanctuary for elephants in Arkansas, USA. This is the only internationally recognised sanctuary that accepts elephants regardless of age, species, gender or disposition

WESSA - Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
One of the leading environmental organisations in South Africa

 

Activities along the
Garden Route

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Lightleys Houseboats - Knysna 
Houseboating on the Knysna Lagoon

Springtide Charters - Knysna 
This ultimate Indian Ocean sailing experience takes you through the Knysna Heads

Ocean Blue Adventures - Plettenberg Bay 
Whale and dolphin encounters in Plett’s diverse bay

Old Nick Village - Plettenberg Bay 
An interesting array of galleries and shop that provides a truly sensory experience

Buffalo Hills - Wittedrift, near Plett 
Offering game drives and walks, lodge and rustic tented suites, fine dining African style

Monkeyland - The Crags
Natural forest home to a host of monkeys and lemurs

Bird Of Eden - The Crags
The largest free-flight aviary in the world

Face Adrenalin - Bloukrans Bridge
Bungi jumping at its best – the world’s highest commercial jump!

Stormsriver Adventures - Tsitsikamma
Tree-top canopy tours and other adventures in the Tsitsikamma forest

Wilgewandel Holiday Farm - Oudtshoorn 
Cosy family restaurant, touch farm and camel rides on offer

Where to Stay

Garden Route Direct - Listing of accommodation establishments in the Garden Route

Your Guide to the Garden Route

Knysna:

African Breeze  www.africanbreezeguesthouse.co.za
Amber Guest Lodge www.amberguestlodge.co.za
Leisure Isle Lodge   www.leisureislelodge.co.za
Augusta Bay  www.sa-venues.com/visit/augustabay
Beauchamp Place   www.beauchampplace.co.za
Bradach Manor   www.bradachmanor.com
Knysna Log Inn   www.kli.co.za
Oyster Creek Lodge   www.oystercreeklodge.co.za
Waterfront Lodge   www.waterfront-lodge.co.za
Panorama Lodge    www.cape-venues.co.za/panorama-lodge
Paradise Found    www.paradisefound.co.za
The Lofts     www.thelofts.co.za
Tonquani Lodge   www.tonquani.co.za
Villa Castolini    www.castollini.co.za
Wayside Inn   www.waysideinn.co.za

Harkerville:

Packwood Country House    www.portfoliocollection.co.za/go/Packwood-Country-Estate
Fynbos Ridge   www.fynbosridge.co.za
Hunter’s Country House   www.hunterhotels.com
Tsala Treetop Lodge    www.hunterhotels.com
Masescha    www.masescha.co.za
Lairds Lodge     www.lairdslodge.co.za
Coral Tree Cottages   www.coraltree.net
Harkerville Forest Lodge   www.harkerville.co.za
Tree House Forest Lodge   www.treehouselodge.co.za

Plettenberg Bay:

Anlin Beach House    www.anlinbeachhouse.co.za
Aqua Dreams      www.aquadreams.co.za
Bayside Lodge     www.baysidelodge.co.za
Beacon Island Hotel     www.southernsun.com
Bosavern Guest House     www.bosavern.co.za
Castleton Suites    www.africastay.com/castleton-suites
Cottage Pie    www.cottagepie.co.za
Crescent Country Hotel    www.crescenthotels.com
Formosa Bay Resort    www.winchestermarketing.com/formosa
Halcyon House - 4-star guest house  www.halcyonhouse.co.za
La Vista   www.lavista.co.za
Starling Backpackers   www.starlingbackpackers.co.za
Swallows Nest    www.swallowsnest.co.za
Whalesong Hotel & Hydro   www.legendlodges.co.za
Periwinkle Lodge    www.periwinklelodge.co.za
Luna Lodge    www.lunalodge.co.za
Redbourne Lodge    www.redbournelodge.co.za

Mossel Bay and surrounds:

Ilita Lodge - www.ilitalodge.co.za

Gondwana Game Reserve - www.gondwanagr.co.za

Natures Valley:

Tanquility Lodge   www.tranquilitylodge.co.za

Oudtshoorn:

Chandelier Game Reserve     www.chandelier.co.za
Buffelsdrift Game Reserve   www.buffelsdrift.co.za

Where to Eat

34 South - Waterfront, Knysna 
044 382 7331 / 7044 

Lush - Thesen Island, Knysna 
044 382 7196 / 0377

Sirocco - Thesen Island, Knysna
044 382 4874 / 0378

Dry Dock - Waterfront, Knysna
044 382 7310 / 7309

Knysna Oyster Company - Thesen Island, Knysna 
044 382 6941 / 2

Cornuti al Mare - Odland Drive, Plettenberg Bay 
044 533 1277

Island Diner - Beacon Island, Plettenberg Bay 
044 533 3545

Enico’s Ristorante - Keurbooms, Plettenberg Bay
044 535 9818

@Whales - Whalesong Lodge, Plettenebrg Bay
044 533 5389

Tourism Info

Knysna Tourism 
044 382 5510

Plettenberg Bay Tourism 
044 533 4065

Tourist Info Market Square Shopping Centre
044 533 3219

Sedgefield Tourism 
044 343 2658

Wilderness Tourism 
044 877 0045

George Tourism 
044 801 9295

 

Ambassadors

NAME OF PROPERTY	CONTACT PERSON	PORTFOLIO	E-MAIL ADDRESS
The Great White Adventure Centre	Elna Caravias	Owner/Manager	elna@sharkbookings.com
Grootbos	Florentina Heger	Sales and Marketing	florentina@grootbos.co.za
The Roundhouse	Elna Caravias	Owner/Manager	info@theroundhouse.co.za
Le Franschhoek	Elizma Gerber	Front Office Manager	fo@lefranschhoek.co.za
Alluvia Winery	Roe-Hetta Ras	Marketing Manager	marketing@alluvia.co.za
Die Ou Pastorie	Chretien Ploum	Owner/Manager	chretien@die-ou-pastorie.com
Les Cascades	Carlyn Fontain	Manager	fontain@mweb.co.za
Colona Castle	Michael and Nicole de Waal	Owners	colona@link.co.za
Ocean View House	Tania/Werner	Managers	oceanv@mweb.co.za
Auberge du Cap	Mike and Morgan van Vuuren	Owners	info@aubergeducap.co.za
Boulders Beach Lodge and Restaurant	Janine Genade	Manager	janine@bouldersbeach.co.za
Bellevue Manor	Christine	Manager	bellevue@yebo.co.za
Whalesong Lodge	Stanley and Lainy Carpenter	Owner	stanley@whalesonglodge.co.za
Shark Alley Dive Travel	Janeen Vermeulen	Manager	janeen@sharkbookings.com
Amakhala Game Reserve		Tel: +27 (0)46 636 2750 Fax: +27 (0)86 694 6895	centralres@amakhala.co.zawww.amakhala.co.za

 

Other Useful Links

Synergy Tours www.synergytours.co.za