Qiang Tents & Events

Qiang is affiliated with Freeform Tents and Canopies CC, and takes pride in hiring and rigging the innovative stretch fabric tents along the Garden Route and throughout the Western Cape. The extensively researched and carefully designed stretch fabrics and rigging gear used to create Freeform tents allow us to shape and construct striking, waterproof tents that will transform your visions into reality.

Our stylish tents even take care of unpredictable weather, providing elegant shelter come rain or shine!

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Lightleys Ultimate Honeymoon Special

A different experience to those who need a little more than a honemoon. Romantic, adventurous and the ultimate relaxation.

Includes:
* 4 Nights onboard a houseboat.
* A Bottle of Champagne, oysters and flowers on arrival
* Suppers and 3 Breakfasts onboard.
* A Canoe for a romantic upriver cruise and a picnic basket.
* SPA Treatment – 1 hour Full Body Hot Stone Therapy
* 20 min Spa bath with a bottle of sparkling wine.
* Elephant park visit

High Season: R 7 750 Low Season: R 6 776

Price excluding fuel and refundable security deposit. Valid from 1st March 2008 to end Feb 2009 Excluding Peak Season – Subject to availability

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De Vette Mossel - superb seafood

Kick off your shoes! Sip some wine, gaze over the ocean and enjoy seafood in abundance!

De Vette Mossel offers much more that superb seafood - this is an experience - in unusual and informal surroundings - with traditional Cape fisherman culture in true West Coats style. Right on the beach. The only way to really enjoy seafood, is in abundance, sand under your feet, with the smell of the ocean - right on the beach. West Coast belief.

For 3 hours you can feast on as much as you want or can eat! A with a variety of fresh seafood repaired on the spot and served straight from the grid is served to ensure the best quality seafood possible!

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Outstanding venue in Mossel Bay @ Diaz Beach Hotel

The Diaz Beach Hotel has two outstanding venues available for conferencing and functions. Pero Dias Conference Centre that can accommodate 750 people cinema-style or up to 300 seated at tables, is the ideal venue for a memorable conference experience.

The breathtaking Starlight Room, which is situated on the 12th floor of the hotel, is the perfect venue for award ceremonies, weddings and other special occasions. The venue can accommodate up to 80 people seated and if required catering can be arranged.

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House of Flavour Coffee Shop & Eatery - George

House of Flavour Coffee Shop & Eatery is centrally located in George, the business hub of the Southern Cape. Whether you are on business, shopping or a leisure trip to George, this centrally located Coffee Shop and Eatery is definitely one of the must visit spots!

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Events & Festivals for 2008!

The Garden Route, Little Karoo and Route 62 houses a number of events and festivals during 2008, with events ranging from the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival to the Calitzdorp Port Festival and the Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson.

George Old Motor Show
Date: 2 Feb 2008 to 3 Feb 2008 in George
Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge
Date: 16 Feb 2008 in George
Klein Karoo National Arts Festival
Date: 21 Mar 2008 to 29 Mar 2008 in Oudtshoorn
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras
Date: 1 May 2008 to 4 May 2008 in Knysna
Wacky Wine Weekend
Date: 6 Jun 2008 to 8 Jun 2008 in Robertson
Pick a Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
Date: 4 Jul 2008 to 13 Jul 2008 in Knysna
Knysna Cycle Tour
Date: 6 Jul 2008 in Knysna
Volstuisfees
Date: 11 Jul 2008 to 13 Jul 2008 in De Rust
Calitzdorp Port Festival
Date: 20 Jul 2008 to 21 Jul 2008 in Calitzdorp
Vodacom George Cheese Festival
Date: 28 Jul 2008 to 30 Jul 2008 in George
Wilderness Festival
Date: 7 Aug 2008 to 10 Aug 2008 in Wilderness
Talisman/The Herald Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: 20 Sep 2008 in Knysna
Gastronomica
Date: 21 Sep 2008 to 28 Sep 2008 in Knysna
Eden Challenge
Date: 25 Oct 2008 to 28 Oct 2008 in George
To Hell and Back MTB
Date: 10 Nov 2008 in Oudtshoorn
Great Outeniqua MTB Tour
Date: 15 Dec 2008 in George
Kurland International Polo Test
Date: 29 Dec 2008 in Plettenberg Bay
Prince Albert Town Festival
Date: 25 Apr to 27 Apr 2008 in Prince Albert
Buffelsdrift Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: 24 May 2008 in Oudtshoorn

For more information on Accommodation in the Garden Route, Little Karoo and
Route 62 - click here

Affordable luxury in a beautiful garden setting - Knysna

Croft House, a three star and AA recommended establishment, is situated up a quiet valley approximately three minutes drive from Knysna and only 500m from the lagoon. We are thus able to offer our guests the peace and quiet of the country yet the town, with all its restaurants and amenities is nearby.

Each of our five suites are entered through a covered patio opening onto the garden. All our guests can enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful 1ha property, home to a large variety of bird species.

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Mossel Bay Golf Lodge - 4star guest accommodation

The Mossel Bay Golf Lodge is situated next to the 9th fairway on the Mossel Bay Golf Estate. It is ideally suited for the golfer, businessman, holiday maker or overseas visitor alike.

The 4 luxury bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, have a north facing sea view as well as a view over the golf course. Guests qualify for preferential golf rates and can rent a golf cart from the Lodge. Walking trail on the estate.

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Wildebraam Liqueurs - Swellendam

Wildebraam Liqueurs is situated in Swellendam, the largest Youngberry growing area in the country, on a farm just 3km out of town. Wildebraam produces a range of high quality, natural and unique South African liqueurs as well as a delicious range of deli products including preserves, relishes etc.

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Self catering accommodation in Plettenberg Bay

Blues Paddock is situated on 10 acres of land just off the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is only 8km from this tranquil hide away! Many of the located tourist attractions of the Garden Route are within easy access - ideal for day trips! There are three comfortably furnished self catering units each with private gardens & separate entrances.
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Happy 2008!

As we stand at the beginning of yet another year, I would like to wish you all the best in 2008. May the year to come be filled with wealth, health and success!

2008 promises to be a year filled with lots of fun activities!

Events/Festival coming up this year:

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival
Date: 21 to 29 Mar 2008 in Oudtshoorn

Pink Loerie
Date: 1 to 4 May 2008 in Knysna

Knysna Oyster Festival
Date: 4 Jul to 13 Jul 2008 in Knysna

George Cheese Festival
Date: 28 to 30 Jul 2008 in George

Keep posted to this Travel Blog for all the hot and happenings in the Garden Route, Little Karoo and Route 62 of South Africa.

School Terms for 2008:

Kwa-Zulu Natal Eastern Cape Western Cape Northern Cape
Holiday 1 21Mar – 13 Apr
Holiday 2 28 Jun – 13 Jul
Holiday 3 27 Sep – 5 Oct
Holiday 4 6 Dec – 20 Jan

Free State Gauteng North West Limpopo Mpumalanga
Holiday 1 21Mar – 13 Apr
Holiday 2 21 Jun – 13 Jul
Holiday 3 27 Sep – 5 Oct
Holiday 4 6 Dec – 13 Jan

Don’t delay – plan your holidays for 2009 in advance!

Happy 2008,
Christelle