Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.
Situated along South Africa’s spectacular Garden Route, just 2.5 hours west of Gqeberha, Plettenberg Bay is one of the country’s most sought-after coastal destinations. Named the ‘Beautiful Bay’ by early Portuguese explorers, this charming seaside town is renowned for its pristine beaches, tranquil lagoons, clear rivers, indigenous forests and dramatic rocky headlands overlooking the Indian Ocean. The area offers a perfect balance of natural beauty and laid-back sophistication, with elegant beachfront homes, excellent restaurants, golf courses and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, whale and dolphin watching, kayaking and exploring nearby nature reserves. For those seeking adventure, the famous Bloukrans Bridge, located just 30 minutes away, offers one of the world’s highest commercial bungee jumps. Combining spectacular scenery with endless recreational opportunities, Plettenberg Bay remains one of South Africa’s most beloved holiday destinations.
Set against a majestic backdrop of the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in the heart of the famed Garden Route, Brandwacht Game Reserve is a picturesque wilderness encompassed by a pristine blanket of fynbos, vegetated valleys, and a wide range of fauna and flora. The reserve embodies the image of the quintessential African safari, as the tranquil scenery teems with wildlife including eland, zebra, blue wildebeest, nyala, impala, ostrich, greater kudu, waterbuck, bontebok, southern giraffe as well as lions and an abundance of birdlife. After an exciting day of game-viewing, birding, guided bush walks, and horseback rides, guests can enjoy a refreshing sundowner while savouring sweeping views of the idyllic landscape before unwinding at the onsite luxury accommodation.
