KOUGA / BAVIAANS
THE KOUGA ROUTE INCORPORATES THE TOWNS OF HUMANSDORP, PATENSIE AND HANKIE IN THE GAMTOOS VALLEY, THE LANGKLOOF VALLEY, THE BAVIAANSKLOOF WILDERNESS AREA AND THE COASTAL TOWNS OF OYSTER BAY, ST FRANCIS BAY AND JEFFREY’S BAY. ENJOY ACTIVITIES FROM BEACH HORSE RIDES AND HIKING TO CALAMARI TASTING AND GOLF.
KOUGA / BAVIAANS +27 (0) 44 923 1702, +27 (0) 83 420 5434 • www.tourismgrading.co.za
EXPERIENCE 41 HORSE BACK RIDING – OYSTER BAY
NATURE I FAMILY
Two tours, 10 am and 3 pm, catering for beginners and advanced riders. No fitness level specifically needed but know your own body’s limitations.
EXPERIENCE 42 SKYDIVE EXPERIENCE
ADRENALIN
A scenic 20 minute plane ride over Jeffreys bay, followed by the rush and excitement from jumping out of an aircraft at over 2 700 metres! 30 seconds freefall at 200kph and a 5 minute parachute ride. Experienced instructors with a minimum of 1 000 skydives.
072 266 22150 I info@skydivejeffreysbay.co.za I www.skydivejeffreysbay.co.za
EXPERIENCE 43 GAMTOOS TOURISM EXPERIENCES
CULTURE I HISTORY I OTHER
Sarah Baartman Grave: The gravesite of a Khoi-San woman, laid to rest upon a hill outside a town in the Kouga region. She spent a tragic and lonely life as an “object of display” in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Magnificent views of the Gamtoos floodplain. Bergvenster is a window in the hill overlooking Gamtoos valley from both sides. Phillips Tunnel and graves: A 240m tunnel that took 15 months to complete in August 1844. It was in use from 1845 to 1970. The graves are behind the old “Phillip Manse” beside the railway line.
EXPERIENCE 44 SHELL MUSEUM
CULTURE I HISTORY
The Charlotte Kritzinger Shell Museum is a fantastic family attraction in Jeffrey’s Bay. The museum is home to more than 600 different kinds of shells, including the cowrie, paper nautilus, baby jam tarts, and a new species of cone – making it one of the largest shell collections in South Africa. Don’t miss the annual Shell Festival held in September.
082 852 4056 I petro.meyer@telkomsa.net I www.showme.co.za/jeffreys-bay/tourism/shell-museum
EXPERIENCE 45 BAVIAANS CAMINO & COASTAL CHOKKA TRAIL
ADRENALIN I NATURE
The north-south route of the Baviaans Camino lends itself to novice horse riders accompanying hikers, supported by two vehicles. Overnight in farmhouses or tents. Starts in the Klein Karoo, traverses the Baviaanskloof Mountain Range into the Baviaanskloof, and continues through the Kouga Mountain Range towards the coast. 75km over 4 days and 5 nights. The Chokka Trail is a 62km slackpacking holiday between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. The best way to see and experience the greater St Francis at your own pace and with overnight accommodation at guesthouses and a resort.
073 825 0835 I info@chokkatrail.co.za I www.baviaanscamino.com I www.chokkatrail.co.za
EXPERIENCE 46 SEASIDE OPEN WOODFIRE EATING EXPERIENCE
FOOD I FAMILY
An unforgettable feast cooked over open wood fires on the edge of the ocean – unbeatable seafood and traditional South African food. Tables and chairs are in the sea sand on the ocean’s edge. It’s a whole different feet-in-the-sand dining experience. Great for families.
Walskipper 042 292 0005 I wals@intecom.co.za I www.walskipper.co.za
EXPERIENCE 47 QUAD BIKING
ADRENALIN I NATURE
Quad and off-road bike rides in the fabulous Kabeljous valley, visiting the zipline, watergat and cliff dive. Ride alongside a game farm and view giraffe, buffalo, zebra and other wildlife.
072 227 8333 I jbayquads@aol.com I www.jbayquadadventures.com
EXPERIENCE 48 A DAY UP THE KROMME RIVER
WATER I NATURE
Based in the canal system of St Francis Bay, the luxury River Break barge cruises the canals, Kromme and Geelhout River. Spot a variety of buck species as well as the ever-present fish eagle en route to the farm. A traditional South African braai with all the trimmings is served at lunchtime.
EXPERIENCE 49 GREATER ST FRANCIS
WATER I NATURE I HISTORY I FOOD I FAMILY
Experience Port St Francis at the eastern most point of Africa. Enjoy calamari tasting and explore the St Francis Canals on a barge. Option to extend the experience to include an Eco Sea Cruise (about 5 – 7 hrs).
042 294 0076 (St Francis Tourism) I 083 294 2211 I office@stfrancistourism.co.za I www.stfrancistourism.co.za
EXPERIENCE 50 PABALA – GAMTOOS RIVER
MARINE I WILDLIFE I WATER I NATURE I CULTURE
Kayaking, Nature Reserve and Baviaans bird watching photo safari, sunset drive, game viewing, hiking trail, deep sea fishing charters, fresh water fishing in private dams and fishing charters on the Gamtoos River.
082 650 2730 I 082 508 7762 I 042 296 2950 I info@pabalagamefarm.co.za I www.pabalaprivatenaturereserve.co.za I www.facebook.com/PabalaGF I secure.activitybridge.com/book
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