Dotting South Africa’s beautiful southern coast, the resort town of Sedgefield overlooks the mouth of the Swartvlei lagoon on the famous Garden Route. It features long golden beaches and sand dunes that stretch off into the distance in both directions. The town serves as a great base from which to explore the scenic surrounds, which provides a habitat for a treasure trove of varied and beautiful bird species, many of which can be spotted from the numerous hiking trails and bird hides in the area. Other highlights include: sampling fresh oysters, visiting the Pledge Nature Reserve, and exploring the Red Elephant Forest Walk. Visitors can also enjoy a vast range of outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, kite surfing, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking and magnificent scenic cycling routes. Don’t miss the wealth of fantastic farmer’s markets in the area.