Activities in the Area

The location allows for access to many activities on the Garden Route.
Some of the many Activities in the area include:

Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn - The Cango Caves are a place of great natural beauty, and a national monument. Sensible footwear and light clothing are recommended. Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides designated according to length and difficulty.

Standard Tours (60 minutes) : 9.00 - 16.00, commence on the hour.

Adventure Tours (90 minutes) : 9.30 - 15.30, commence on the half hour.

The Cango Caves are open daily except Christmas Day.

Tel: 044 272 7410

e-mail: reservations@cangocaves.co.za

Website: www.cangocaves.co.za

There is a restaurant and curio shop.

Ostrich Farms (Safari) - Oudtshoorn - Established as a tourist-attraction for over 40 years. You will be taken on an unfortgettable tour with one of our multi-lingual, well-informed guides and learn more about these remarkable birds and their fascinating nature. And for the really adventurous, there is a chance to sit on one of these extraordinary birds.

Open 7.30am - 5.00pm daily including Sundays and Public Holidays. Tours leave every half an hour.

Refreshments are included in the tariff.

Tel: 044 272 7311

e-mail: safariostrich@mweb.co.za

Website: www.safariostrich.co.za

Cango Wildlife Ranch - Oudtshoorn -

Go into the crocodile enclosures, visit the snake park and catch a bird's eye view of magnificent big cats in their large natural enclosures. These include the endangered cheetah, rare white Bengal tigers, lions, jaguars and puma. For an additional nominal fee, visitors (16 years and older) can experience the thrill of touching hand raised cheetahs.

There are also wild dogs, pygmy hippos, suricates, emus, wallabies, raccoons, flamingos, peacocks, bat eared foxes and the capybara as well as a children's farmyard where young and old can meet a host of friendly hand raised creatures.

Tel: 044 272 5593

e-mail: cango@kingsley.co.za

Website: www.cango.co.za

There is a restaurant and curio shop.

Bungy, bridgewalk or bridgeswing -

Face adrenalin

Gourits Bridge - the original african jump site, the perfect spot for first time jumpers and playground of the experienced. The 65m high Gourits bridge has got something for everyone. Open daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Tel: 044 697 7001 / 083 414 2380

Bloukrans Bridge - 216m of pure adrenalin. The world's highest bungy jump. Open daily 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Tel: 042 281 1458 / 083 231 3528

e-mail: info@faceadrenalin.com

website: www.faceadrenalin.com

Strawberry picking -

Redberry Farm - George - pick your own strawberries - a lovely outing for the whole family! Delicious! Tea & scones. Open from Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm (including public holidays).

Tel: 044 870 7123 / 083 277 7421

Featherbed - Knysna - The Featherbed company

Creating unforgettable experiences on the Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy the 4x4 trailer ride up the Western Head and an optional 2,2km guided walk down into forests, caves and along the seashore, followed by a delicious buffet lunch under the canopy of the Milkwood Trees. A value for money experience for young and old alike.

Adeventure activities - Abseil, Quad bike, Canoe & Team building.

The paddle cruiser - cruise in style on the Knysna estuary on SA's only paddle driven vessel. Lunchtime or evening cruises for a hip & trendy experience with a stylish & contemporary ambience.

John Benn - Lunchtime or sunset cruises on the classic pleasure boat, not to be missed. Share the stories of the legendary pilot of a by-gone era on this wonderful floating restaurant.

Three legs - a quick, fun & adventurous cruise to and into the heads on one of the Rivercraft ferries with interactive commentary, cash bar & snacks on board.

Booking recommended.

Tel:044 382 1693

e-mail: bookings@featherbed.co.za

Website: www.featherbed.co.za

Knysna Elephant Park - Be touched by an elephant today

- daily scheduled tours

- elephant walking safaris

- sunrise / sunset walking safaris

- sundowner group package

- sleep with the elephants

This s a "must do" on the Garden Route. Open 365 days a year from 8.30am-16.30pm.

Visit the world class interpretation centre, touch and feed gentle giants, fall in love with baby elephants and browse in the elephant curio shop.

Tel: 044 532 7732

e-mail: kep@pixie.co.za

Website: www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za

Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe - the steam hauled train operating between George & Knysna in the heart of the Garden Route. Relax and make yourselves comfortable as you experience SA's most beautiful tourist destination.

Tel: 044 801 8288

e-mail: Debbie.Uys@Transnet.net

Website: www.onlinesources.co.za / www.transnetfoundation.co.za