The Garden Route is in fact rather appropriately named. It gives the impression of the Garden of Eden would look like, along the south-eastern coastline of SA. The name originates from the superbly diverse greenery here and the numerous lagoons and lakes along the coastline.
There are lots of little towns and villages all along the garden route. It begins at Witsand and goes all the way to The Crags, right there at the Tsitsikamma National Park. Some of the most well known and popular towns are Stillbay, Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, George, Wilderness, Knysna, And Plettenberg Bay, just to name a few. And at every stop you will find entertaining things to do, wonderful dining establishments and pubs, and a few of the sweetest little guest houses and hotels you will find. All in all, the garden route accommodation selections are basically unlimited. You can discover almost anything you feel like, whether it be hotels, Bed and breakfasts, guest houses or guest lodges, and everything else in between.
Below are a few of the towns, the types of lodging found in that town, and a few things of interest to do.
The town of George is well known for golf, so if you are in the mood for an enjoyable round of 9 or 18 holes, then this is the town for you! For those who do not favor the sport, you can always check out the George Museum where you will find displays on the growth of the wood industry, a collection of souvenirs linked with PW Botha, the last nationalist leader of SA, including the AK47 rifle carved from ivory as a present to Botha from Jonas Savimbi.
When it comes to lodging in George, there is so much to select from. It just depends on whether you are camping, caravanning, prefer a bush lodge, prefer self-catering flats or feel like staying at a guest farm. The choices are limitless and each has its own unique beauty.
There is a resort right on the banks of the Hartenboss river which is very popular, especially throughout December and January. The most popular by far is what the Afrikaans call the ATKV- Afrikaans Taal en Kultuur Vereninging, which translated means The Afrikaans Language and Culture Organization, which was founded in 1936, along with the Hartenbos Resort.
The Great View Guest House is a sensational little gem that has five en-suite bed rooms and each has its own personal entrance. It has something for every taste from big living areas, braai areas, a sundeck and splash pool and is child and wheelchair friendly. If you are thinking about self-catering, then there are a couple of to pick from, all with breathtaking views and stunning surrounds. The majority of have panoramic views of the ocean.
Then there is Wilderness. Wilderness is situated between rich forests and sheer high cliffs and hills on one side and lakes and lagoons along the coastline. In the middle of the Wilderness National forest is a camp site with a small shop, you can hire canoes and row-boats and enjoy the day on the lake. Hiking and walking paths are everywhere so for those who prefer dry land, there are magnificent paths that can be followed for miles. And for the less adventurous, there is likewise the Garden Route Shopping mall.
There are way too many towns to mention and list the outstanding places you can stay for the night, and even a couple of days. Lip service cannot do the Garden Route and any of the accommodation any justice. It is something that you need to experience for yourself.
There are lots of little towns and villages all along the garden route. It begins at Witsand and goes all the way to The Crags, right there at the Tsitsikamma National Park. Some of the most well known and popular towns are Stillbay, Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, George, Wilderness, Knysna, And Plettenberg Bay, just to name a few. And at every stop you will find entertaining things to do, wonderful dining establishments and pubs, and a few of the sweetest little guest houses and hotels you will find. All in all, the garden route accommodation selections are basically unlimited. You can discover almost anything you feel like, whether it be hotels, Bed and breakfasts, guest houses or guest lodges, and everything else in between.
Below are a few of the towns, the types of lodging found in that town, and a few things of interest to do.
The town of George is well known for golf, so if you are in the mood for an enjoyable round of 9 or 18 holes, then this is the town for you! For those who do not favor the sport, you can always check out the George Museum where you will find displays on the growth of the wood industry, a collection of souvenirs linked with PW Botha, the last nationalist leader of SA, including the AK47 rifle carved from ivory as a present to Botha from Jonas Savimbi.
When it comes to lodging in George, there is so much to select from. It just depends on whether you are camping, caravanning, prefer a bush lodge, prefer self-catering flats or feel like staying at a guest farm. The choices are limitless and each has its own unique beauty.
There is a resort right on the banks of the Hartenboss river which is very popular, especially throughout December and January. The most popular by far is what the Afrikaans call the ATKV- Afrikaans Taal en Kultuur Vereninging, which translated means The Afrikaans Language and Culture Organization, which was founded in 1936, along with the Hartenbos Resort.
The Great View Guest House is a sensational little gem that has five en-suite bed rooms and each has its own personal entrance. It has something for every taste from big living areas, braai areas, a sundeck and splash pool and is child and wheelchair friendly. If you are thinking about self-catering, then there are a couple of to pick from, all with breathtaking views and stunning surrounds. The majority of have panoramic views of the ocean.
Then there is Wilderness. Wilderness is situated between rich forests and sheer high cliffs and hills on one side and lakes and lagoons along the coastline. In the middle of the Wilderness National forest is a camp site with a small shop, you can hire canoes and row-boats and enjoy the day on the lake. Hiking and walking paths are everywhere so for those who prefer dry land, there are magnificent paths that can be followed for miles. And for the less adventurous, there is likewise the Garden Route Shopping mall.
There are way too many towns to mention and list the outstanding places you can stay for the night, and even a couple of days. Lip service cannot do the Garden Route and any of the accommodation any justice. It is something that you need to experience for yourself.
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We are the proud owners of a lovely guest house here in Wilderness that sleeps 14. We have actually been around for over sixtenn years now, and plan to be around for at least the next 16 years. If you have any queries that need answering, or just require some accommodation assistance, Cinnamon Boutique.
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