Country Estate Guest House – Oudtshoorn

Guest House in Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo

Country Estate Guest House is situated in a quiet residential area of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo.

Guest House with Swimming Pool in Oudtshoorn

This Guest house in Oudthoorn is surrounded by lush gardens with a large swimming pool and has lovely views of the magnificent Swart Berg Mountains.

Affordable Guest House Accommodation

Guests at Country Estate Guest House can enjoy stylish yet comfortable and affordable bed and breakfast accommodation.

En-suite bedrooms with private entrances

The en-suite bedrooms, all with private entrances are furnished and equipped to make your stay with us comfortable and memorable! A spacious family room with double bed and stacker bed is also available.

Enjoy a sundowner at the swimming pool

Guests can relax and enjoy a sundowner on our deck or at the swimming pool in the tranquil garden.

Breakfast, dinner & South African barbeque

A scrumptious, country-style breakfast will be served to guests daily. Dinner and true South African barbeque can be arranged.

Conference venue in Oudtshoorn

Country Estate Guest House in Oudtshoorn also offers a function venue with conference facilities.

Country Estate Guest House in Oudtshoorn

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he best kept secret of the Garden Route – Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar

Garden Route Wines

This area is not actually known as a wine producing area, yet now that Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar was awarded at the South African Young Wine Show, the best kept secret of the Garden Route is out!

Jantjie Jonker

Winemaker, Jantjie Jonker is proud that 2009 was not only his seventh harvesting season, but also the second year on his own.

Awards presented to Jakkalsvlei by the National Young Wine Show

Jakkalsvlei was awarded champion Hanepoort (2009) and was awarded the HJ Etchell trophy as over all desert wine champion winemaker at the National Young Wine Show. The 2009 Mount Cuvèe (red wine cultivar) won the bronze medal at this year’s Young Wine Show. Altogether 2106 young wines of the 2009 harvest was entered into the competition, of which 17 were South African Champions and 58 were awarded as winners in their category. Gold medals were awarded to 104 young wines, 481 silver medals and 828 bronze medals. The awards were presented at an awards function held at the Goudini Spa. The function was presented by the South African National Wine Union (SANW) the Worcester and Breede River wine producing region, as well as the Agri Expo.

Wines produced at the Jakkalsvlei

Jantjie was involved at the Napa Valley in California at a distillery. He believes that his cellar still has a lot of potential and that top class wines can be produced there. Other wines produced at the Jakkalsvlei cellar include Sauvignon Blanc, Red Muskadel, Rosè (semi-sweet).

Garden Route Wines

Jantjie hopes that he will be able to bring more wines to the market and that his products will grow with the market giving the consumer a larger range of products to choose from.
The wines from the Jakkalsvlei Cellar will be available at restaurants of the Hessequa region, as well as other parts of the Garden Route.

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Wildwaters Fun Park – Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay Activities and attractions.

Plettenberg Bay is a popular holiday destination that offers activities and attractions for young and old. Besides shopping, going the beach and ant the many tourism attractions in the area Plettenberg Bay is also home to the Wildwaters Fun Park!

Adventure park in Plettenberg Bay

Wild Waters Fun Park is an adventure park for children in a safe and secure family environment in Plettenberg Bay.

Wild Waters Fun Park

Visitors to the Wild Waters Fun Park may make use of the facilities at the park witch includes:
- a waterslide,
- 18 hole mini golf,
- swimming pool,
- kiddies playground with play pool & mini waterslide and
- trampolines.

Picnic in Plettenberg Bay

There are also picnic spots and braai areas at Wild Waters Fun Park for those who would like to spend the day! As well as a Kiosk and restaurant. All this in the heart of Plettenberg Bay!

Wildwaters Fun Park Plettenberg Bay

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The Elephant Sanctuary – Plettenberg Bay

Tourism attractions - Plettenberg Bay

The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, in the scenic and famous Garden Route of South Africa. This is one of the main Tourism attractions in the Plettenberg Bay area. The Elephant Sanctuary is directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary, giving you three world-class experiences in one stop.

Elephant educational programs in South Africa

The Elephant Sanctuary hosts a unique and fully guides educational program that sets itself apart from anything else that South Africa has to offer in terms of elephant interaction. Guest numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and maximum elephant interaction for each guest, making this a truly memorable and enriching experience.

Learn about elephants

Visitors can learn more about elephant habits, behaviour, different personalities and anatomy through up-close and personal interaction.

Touch Elephants

ONE-HOUR TRUNK-IN-HAND ELEPHANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
An experienced guide introduces you to the elephants, sharing with you their backgrounds, behaviours, personalities and more. You can touch, feed, interact and walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants.

Elephant back riding

ELEPHANT-BACK RIDE
This includes the full trunk-in-hand educational program followed up by a ride of approximately 10 to 15 minutes – a privilege historically reserved for kings! The Elephant Sanctuary conducts their elephant back riding program in a controlled environment to make it a safe yet exciting experience. Elephant rides are done bare back to enhance your contact with the animal. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended.

Elephant Training Programs

EARLY MORNING ELEPHANT BRUSH DOWNS
During this very special interactive program you take part in the morning or afternoon grooming and brush down of the elephants. Afterwards you join the training- and stimulation program the handlers do with the elephants every day. This is followed by the educational trunk-in-hand program.

Elephant experience in the Garden Route

AFTERNOON SUNDOWNER ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE
This program includes all the other programs for the full elephant experience in the Garden Route: the trunk-in-hand educational program, and the elephant back ride followed by the elephant brush down program.

The Elephant Sanctuary - Plettenberg Bay

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Oakhurst Hotel Restaurant

Oakhurst Hotel Restaurant – George

Oakhurst Restaurant is the in house restaurant of the popular Oakhurst Hotel situated in George.

Dining out in George

From the reception the eye is drawn to the lofty beams and thatch that gives the 40 seater restaurant its distinctive character and charm. Dining out in this warm and relaxing atmosphere in the heart of George is truly a pleasure.

Restaurant serving breakfast in George

Full English and continental buffet breakfast is served daily in this restaurant in George. Guests may enjoy their breakfast indoors or in the lush garden with views of the Outeniqua Mountains.

Restaurant with A la Carte Menu

For lunch you can choose from the A la Carte menu offering meals ranging from superb Springbok salad to exquisite seafood dishes and various chefs specialties. Home cooked meals are served in the restaurant for dinner.

Guests can relax in the comfortable lounge with large farmhouse fireplace or enjoy a drink at the ladies bar where we have a wide range of wines.

Hours:
Open for Breakfast: Monday to Sunday: 7am to 10am
Open for Lunch: Mondays to Fridays: 12am to 2pm
Open for Dinner: Monday to Thursday: 7pm to 8 pm

Lunch and other functions: By arrangement. We will cater for your specific needs.

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Oakhurst Hotel in George

Oakhurst Hotel in George

The Oakhurst Hotel is a thatched gabled hotel facing the Outeniqua Mountains, in George.

Hotel in George

The Hotel is very centrally situated in the business centre of George, and also the ideal location to explore the rest of the Garden Route.

Hotel Accommodation in George

Oakhurst Hotel is stylish, deliberately small and exclusive offering accommodation to both leisure and business travelers to George alike.

Hotel with en-suite bedrooms in George

The Oakhurst Hotel in Georgehas 25 en-suite designer decorated bedrooms in a comfortable country style, featuring vaulted ceilings, bright fabrics, hand painted ceramics and original oil paintings. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. The rooms are complemented with modern amenities to please even the most discerning traveler. Despite its cosy informality, the hotel provides a top range of facilities including TV, telephone, fax, coffee/tea, swimming pool and wireless.

Restaurants in George

The restaurant at the Oakhurst Hotel in George offers a wide variety of culinary treats for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Guests can also choose to dine out at selected restaurants all within immediate vicinity of the hotel.

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Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar, Mossel Bay

Garden Route Wine Cellar

Jakkalsvlei Private Wine Cellar is situated at the foot of the majestic mountains surrounding the picturesque village of Herbertsdale on the Garden Route. It is here in Herbertsdale near Mossel Bay where you will find one of the Garden Route’s best kept secrets!

Wine tour in Garden Route

When traveling in the Western Cape of South Africa a wine tour is almost always on the itinerary. Especially in the Cape Wine lands but now Jakkalsvlei in Herbetsdale near Mossl Bay in the Garden Route is a definite must to visit!

Wine tasting in the Garden Route

With the opening of Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar in Herbetsdale near Mossl Bay visitors and locals now have the opportunity to visit a private cellar in the Garden Route. Here at Jakkalsvlei wine tasting can be enjoyed in beautiful surroundings of an unspoilt part of the Garden Route.

Wines from the Garden Route

Why are wines from Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar in Garden Route so popular? The Fine soils and ideal climate on the southern and northern slopes of the surrounding mountains combine to allow for the cultivation of quality grapes with great fruit concentration.

Things to do and places to visit in Mossel Bay

Jakkalsvlei is one of places that are a must to visit in the Mossel Bay area. The farm is family friendly and visitors are invited to enjoy the tranquil farm atmosphere. Bring your own picnic basket or order a Cheese Platter with figs & olives from the friendly staff at Jakkalsvlei. The more active who are looking for adventurous things to do can cycle to Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar or even take a stole between the vineyards or enjoy the hiking trail on the farm

Pick your own grapes

Every year from about 15 February to 15 March when you can pick your own grapes (Hanepoort) at Jakkalsvlei.

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Budget Van Rental – Garden Route

Garden Route - Vehicle Hire

Visiting the Garden Route and Klein Karoo and need to hire a vehicle?

Competitive rates on vehicle rentals

Budget Van Rental provides competitive rates on reliable vehicle rentals from as little as one day. Longer rentals are available at special discounted rates.

Rental of bakkies, 4X4’s and 14-seaters

Budget Van Rental offers a range of 1 ton bakkies, 4X4’s and 14-seaters (taxi’s) available for rental. The larger fleet includes panel vans and trucks which can be rented on request.

Budget Van Rental George

Budget Van Rental is conveniently situated at George airport, central to all towns in the area. They deliver to George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay at competitive rates.

Garden Route Tours & Transport

Budget Van Rental a have drivers with PDP licenses available if you don`t want to drive yourself. This is ideal for tours and if you need transport but do not want to drive yourself.

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C’ The View Guest House – Tergniet, Great Brak River

C' The View Guest House

Watch the whales from your bedroom at C’ The View Guest House.

Guest House in Tergniet

C` the View Guesthouse, in the heart of the Garden Route on the South Western Coast of South Africa, is located on the beachfront of Tergniet.

Sea facing bedrooms

All bedrooms and entertainment areas are sea facing with sliding doors opening onto balconies with breathtaking views over the ocean.

Special at C' The View Guest House

MARVELOUS MARCH SPECIAL at C' The View Guest House!

Stay 2 nights, and get the third night for free, breakfast included!!!!!

Added Bonus:
You can then choose between the following: (subject to availability).
1) Couples full body massage,
or
2) A horse trail ride, at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua mountains, through farms, across streams and into emerald forests. Snacks and drinks afterwards.
Or
3) have a steam train ride along the shore, while enjoying a marvelous picnic basket we will pack for you.

Price: Budget rooms: R2150-00 per couple
Standard rooms: R2350-00 per couple
Luxury rooms: R2550-00 per couple

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The Oakhurst Hotel – George

Oakhurst Hotel in George

The Oakhurst Hotel is centrally situated to the business centre in George.

Hotel Accommodation in George

The Hotel is stylish, deliberately small and exclusive suited to both leisure and business travelers alike in George. Accommodation is offered in 25 en-suite designer decorated bedrooms.

Weekend Special at Oakhurst Hotel

The following weekend spesial is offered at the Oakhurst Hotel

* R495.00 per double room / room only
* Conditions:Minimum of 2 nights stayValid 1st February 2010 - 31st December 2010
* Not valid during the World Cup / Not valid for groups / Full pre-payment required

Information on the Oakhurst Hotel in George

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Cango Caves – Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo

Attractions and activities in Oudsthoorn

The spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo, the Cango Caves, is 29 km from Oudtshoorn in the Cango Valley. For years the Cango Caves have been on of the most popular tourist attractions and activities in the Oudtshoorn area.

Cango Caves – Oudtshoorn

Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains near Oudtshoor, you will find a series of dripstone caverns that open into vast halls of towering stalagmite formations with names like the bridal couple, glass flower fantasy, weird cango candle and the hanging shawl. In totality, the extensive system of tunnels and chambers in the Cango Caves stretch for over 4 km. The section open to visitors, about 1km, takes place as part of supervised tours.

Cango Caves Adventure Tour

Cango Caves is the only show cave in Africa which offers a choice of Standard (easy) or Adventure Tours.

Cango Caves – guided tours

All tours are lead by experienced, knowledgeable and accredited Caves Guides. Tours are offered in English but Afrikaans, German, French and other language guide may be available (please check guide availability when making reservations).

Restaurant at Cango Caves

Facilities at the Cango Caves include a restaurant, a curio shop, and an interpretive centre where one can learn more about the history and geology of the caves.

Cango Caves information

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