| Adventure Tours |
Storms River Adventures
Adventures in the Tsitsikamma - Blackwater Tubing, abseiling, mountain bike trails, Treetop Canopy Tours, scuba diving and much more. Ride time from George: 2 hours. |
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Ocean Blue Adventures
Ocean safaris and guided hikes in Plettenberg Bay and at Robberg Nature Reserve, Arch Rock and the Harkerville and Kranshoek forests. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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Bloukrans Bungy
The world’s highest commercial bungy jump - from the 216 metre-high Bloukrans Bridge - boasts a 7-second, 180 metre free-fall. Also: Bloukrans Bridge Walking Tours, the Flying Fox (a foefie slide unlike any other) and bungy jumping off the Gouritz Bridge near Mossel Bay. Ride time from George to Bloukrans: 100 minutes - and from George to Gouritz: 45 minutes. |
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| National Parks & Nature Reserves |
Knysna National Lake Area
That’s the thing about Knysna. It’s so beautiful, you don’t know where the town ends and the National Park begins. You’ll find South African National Parks offices in the Main Street (above the Wimpy restaurant) and on Thesen’s Wharf. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Wilderness National Park
Wetlands, lagoons, the ocean, beaches, the fynbos, the forests and the mountains. This is outdoor heaven. Ride time from George: 10 minutes. |
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Tsitsikamma National Park
Africa’s oldest marine protected area, it’s beautiful beyond description. So we won’t describe it. Go there yourself. Ride time from George: 2 hours. |
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Featherbed Nature Reserve
4-hour guided tours which include a ferry ride across the Knysna Lagoon, a 4x4 land-train ride journey to the top of the Western Head at the Lagoon mouth, an optional 2.2 km coastal walk and a brilliant buffet lunch. The restaurant has facilities for conferences and private functions. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Buffalo Hills Game Reserve & Lodges
At Wittedrif in the Bitou Valley between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Guided game drives and game walks and luxury porteraged overnight hikes and horse trails. Also: tours of the Nyati jjj Mampoer Distillery to sample this traditional South African liqueur. Ride time from George: 80 minutes |
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| Animal Sanctuaries |
Botlierskop
Game Drives and quad biking on a working game farm at Klein Brak River, near Mossel Bay. Ride time from George: 30 minutes. |
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Monkeyland
Guided walking tours of this primate sanctuary at The Crags, near Plettenberg Bay. And opening soon: the Birds of Eden Project - at 2.4 hectares, the world’s largest free-flight aviary. Ride time from George: 90 minutes. |
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| Cycling |
Deep South Eco Ventures
Half-day biking tours for a maximum of six guests. All equipment provided. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Mountain Biking Africa
Guided mountain biking tours through indigenous forests and fynbos. Adaptable to people of every level of fitness. Equipment hire and light refreshments are included in all packages. FGASA registered guides. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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| Boat Tours, Boat Charters & Whale Watching |
The Paddle Cruiser
Fine dining on South Africa’s only paddle-driven vessel. Daily departures for lunch and dinner; other cruises by arrangement. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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John Benn Cruises
90 minute cruises on the Knysna Lagoon aboard this luxury cruiser. Bar and restaurant on board. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Three Legs Cruises
Ferry tours of the Knysna Lagoon and (when conditions allow) into the Knysna River Mouth at The Heads. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Lightleys Holiday Houseboats
Luxurious, self-sail houseboats for overnight and day hire on the Knysna Lagoon. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Springtide Charters
Board the exquisite 50-foot mono-hull Outeniqua for a champagne breakfast on the Knysna Lagoon, a day’s sailing on the Indian Ocean, a sunset cruise, an overnight stay or a unique and exceptional honeymoon. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Ocean Safaris
Dolphin and whale watching on scheduled-departure boat tours from Plettenberg Bay and Knysna. Proceeds support research and conservation through the affiliated Centre For Dolphin Studies (Link to www.dolphinstudies.co.za. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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Ocean Blue Adventures
Scheduled-departure whale and dolphin watching cruises in Plettenberg Bay. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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Keurbooms River Ferries
2 ½ hour guided cruises on the Keurbooms River and through the soaring gorges of the Keurbooms Nature Reserve near Plettenberg Bay. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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| Golf On The Garden Route |
Simola Golf & Country Estate
18 holes, par 72; sweeping views of the Knysna Lagoon, the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. Africa’s first Jack Nicklaus signature course. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Sparrebosch Golf Course at Pezula Estate
18 holes, par 72; on a cliff-top golf estate on the Eastern Head of the Knysna Lagoon. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Plettenberg Bay Country Club
18 holes, par 72; in the Piesang River Valley. The course is a proclaimed nature reserve. Ride time from George: 75 minutes |
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Goose Valley
18 holes, par 72 on Plettenberg Bay’s newest golfing estate. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate
Situated in George, Fancourt hosted the President’s Cup in 2003. It offers various courses including a challenging and exciting traditional links course. |
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| Cultural Attractions |
Township Tours in Knysna with Eco-Africa Safaris
Inspiring, courageous and joyful - meet the people and discover African customs and traditions. Ride time from George: 50 minutes. |
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Township Tours in Plettenberg Bay with Ocean Blue Adventures
Ride time from George: 80 minutes. |
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| Air Charter & Aerial Sports |
African Ramble
Air Charter from Plettenberg Bay Airport. Scenic coastal flights and whale watching as well as daily shuttles to Storms River, Addo Elephant Park and the malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserves. Ride time from George: 75 minutes. |
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Cloudbase Paragliding
Tandem paragliding, one day intros and full license courses with Jan Minnaar - the only full-time professional instructor in the Southern Cape. Ride time from George: 10 minutes. |
