Region & Activities
REGION & ACTIVITIES
Tranquility and relaxation await you on the edge of Groenvlei freshwater lake, adjacent to the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve. Fill your days with swimming and sunbathing, fishing, bird-watching, boating, wining & dining, hiking and visits to the nearby pristine beaches. Lake Pleasant Living is surrounded by endless activities for the entire family, including many world-class golf courses. Whether it is eco & nature, culture & heritage, outdoor adventure, gourmet delights or spirit, mind & soul experiences you are after, our establishment is the ideal setting from where to explore all that the beautiful Garden Route has to offer!
KNYSNA
Take a scenic drive to nearby Knysna with its breathtaking view of the Heads and lagoon. Taste fresh oysters or browse amongst quaint and interesting shops for arts, crafts, furniture and clothing. Enjoy the many top restaurants and coffee shops or take a boat trip on the lagoon. While in the area, look out for the famous elephants of the Tsitsikamma forest, visit Noetzie's fairytale castle, the little stone church at Belvidere and many other historical landmarks.
GEORGE & WILDERNESS
George, the biggest town on the Garden Route, boasts the smallest cathedral south of the equator. For a nostalgic touch, take a trip on the world famous Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train. It will take you on a magical journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, on your way to historic Mossel Bay. The famous Outeniqua Pass will carry you to Oudtshoorn and its famous Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms.
SEDGEFIELD
The perfect family destination offers outdoor activities such as horse-riding, bird-watching, paragliding, board-sailing, deep-sea fishing, forest trails, mountain bike routes, snorkeling and four-wheel adventure drives. Talented artists works include woodworking, pottery, fabric painting and sculpturing. Crafters gather every Saturday at the Scarab Craft Market, while the Wild Oats Market provides fresh produce and delicacies from the area.
PLETTENBERG BAY & SURROUNDS
Further up the coast, you will find Plettenberg Bay, Keurbooms River Mouth and the densely wooded Nature's Valley. Plettenberg Bay is known as the jewel of the Garden Route and has unspoilt beaches and popular dolphin & whale-watching boat trips. Experience the highest commercial bungi jump in the world, take a canoe down the Keurbooms River or go abseiling. Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, the Elephant Sanctuary and many other animal parks will provide fun for everyone.
MOSSEL BAY
Shark diving and deepsea fishing await the adventurous spirit and plenty of holiday activities take place to entertain the entire family.
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GOLFER'S PARADISE
The entire Garden Route features the most spectacular golf courses in South Africa. This golfer's paradise offers the following, to name a few:
Pezula, Simola & Knysna Golf Club
Mossel Bay & Pinnacle Point Golf Courses
Fancourt, George Golf Club an Ou Baai Golf Estate
Goose Valley, Plettenberg Bay Country Club
MORE INFORMATION
Knysna Tourism : http://www.visitknysna.com/
Sedgefield Tourism : http://www.tourismsedgefield.co.za/
George Tourism : http://www.georgetourism.co.za/
Wilderness Tourism : http://www.wildernessinfo.co.za/
Plettenberg Bay Tourism : http://www.plettenbergbay.co.za/
Mossel Bay Tourism : http://www.visitmosselbay.co.za/
Oudtshoorn Tourism : http://www.oudtshoorn.com/
Allow the Mantis Management Team to arrange day trips and excursions for the entire family, the adventurous explorers and those wanting to take it easy.
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