Anchorage House
| Description Multiple Self catering cottages Plus self catering house 1.2km from the beach |
Rates Vary by house/cottages Also varies by season See rates breakdown below |
| Amenities Swimming Pool Private garden & braai area Plenty of parking |
Contact Angi Phone: 039-3144711 Cell: 082-6755652
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Anchorage House
Anchorage House is a large self catering property that features both a self catering house as well as various self catering cottages. It is up the hill of Margate, roughly 1.2km away from the main Blue Flag Status beach. There is a pool, a jungle gym and a baby pool – you can see that Anchorage House is well set up for family vacations. There is also plenty of secure parking available. The main self catering house can sleep 10 people. It has 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds and 1 with a single), a large fully equipped kitchen, a lounge and dining area with sea views, a private braai area with private garden, and a balcony with great sea views. The house has a TV with DVD and DSTV. There are then various cottages that can sleep between 4 and 10 people. They are all priced differently. and have different number of rooms and bathrooms. Contact us to see what we have available for you and your group. Every cottage will also enjoy its own braai area. The views are good- being this high up – and you are never that far from shops, restaurants and the beach.
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Anchorage House Rates
Main House
Low season: R700
Mid season: R800
Peak season: R1000
High Season: R1800
Cottages (they all vary slightly, these are just averages)
Low season: R180 – R500
Mid season: R220 – R600
Peak season: R400 – R900
High Season: R550 – R1300
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express. Deposit may apply, and we do have a cancellation policy.
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Facilities and Services
* TV (with DSTV just bring your own card)
* Private braai area
* Private garden
* Main house has a balcony
Nearby Activities
The beach is about a 10-15minute walk, as are the shops and restaurants. To get to some of the more popular areas of Margate you may need to drive.
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Directions to Anchorage House
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Address
Anchorage House
19 Bank Street
Margate
South Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Crows Nest
| Description Self catering apartment 3 Bedroom Sleeps 8-10 people |
Rates low-mid season: R200 – R400 high-peak season: R1000 – R1250 Admin fee of R200 |
| Amenities 2 Bathrooms (1 en suite) Sea view from patio Fully kitted |
Contact Janet Ross Phone: 084-9413149 Cell: 084-5036575
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Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a self catering apartment in Margate that can sleep 8-10 people. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 1 of the bedrooms us en suite with bath. The second bathroom has a bath, shower and toilet. Room 1 and 2 have queen size beds, and room 3 has 2 double beds. The kitchen is fully kitted with a stove, oven, fridge/freezer, tumble dryer and washing machine. It also has plenty of crockery and cutlery. The lounge is furnished, and has a TV with DVD and DSTV set up (you just need to bring your own decoder and card). Walk out of the lounge onto the patio overlooking the sea. It really has some great views, and there is also a braai and some patio furniture. The Crow’s Nest apartment is a short walk from the main Margate beach (with blue flag status) and you can walk to nearby restaurants and take aways. Bedding is supplied and a cleaning service can be arranged. Parking is for 2 cars (one in a garage and one under cover). The apartment is on the first level.
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Ingwe Manor Rates
Admin fee R200.00
Low season R400.00
Mid season R600.00
High season R1000.00
Peak season R1250.00
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express. Deposit may apply, and we do have a cancellation policy. Also, no pets allowed.
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Facilities and Services
* TV
* Braai
* Patio with sea views
Nearby Activities
Walk to the main Blue Flag beach in Margate. Explore the town and enjoy the pubs, restaurants and shops.
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Directions to Ingwe Manor
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Address
Marine Drive
Margate
KwaZulu-Natal
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Ingwe Manor
| Description Bed & Breakfast Lovely sea views 4 Star graded |
Rates R350 – R550 p/p/p/n Rates subject to change Contact us to be sure |
| Amenities All rooms en suite Breakfast served on terrace Has a Spa on site |
Contact Tanya Phone: +27 (0)39 317-1914 Cell: 039-3171914
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Ingwe Manor
Ingwe Manor is a stunning Bed and Breakfast, in a fantastic location in Margate. It is situated just behind palm trees, overlooking the beach and ocean – really a paradise. All bedrooms are en suite with ceiling fans, safes, tea/coffee facilities and TV’s with DSTV. There are 10 rooms in total. Room 1a has a king size bed, is sea facing, en suite (bath and shower); 1b has a king size bed or two single beds, non-sea facing and en suite (shower) [both bedrooms share a sea facing lounge]; bedroom 2 sea facing with king size and en suite (shower); bedroom 3 with king size bed or twin, en suite (bath and shower); bedroom 4 is sea facing with 2 double beds, en suite (bath and shower); bedroom 5a with king size, sea facing and en suite (bath and shower); bedroom 5b is non-sea facing, with king size bed and en suite (bath and shower); bedroom 6 is non-sea facing, king size bed, sleeper coach and en suite shower; bedroom 7 has a double bed, is non-sea facing and en suite (bath/shower); and then there is the Honeymoon Suite, which is sea facing with a king size bed, dressing room, en suite bath (big enough for 2 people) and shower and his&her wash basins. Breakfast is served on the terrace which has magnificent sea views. There is also a Spa in the manor, which can offer a range of treatments to help you relax and revitalise.
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Ingwe Manor Rates
from R350 to R550 per person sharing per night
Rates include breafast
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express. Deposit may apply, and we do have a cancellation policy.
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Facilities and Services
* TV (with DSTV)
* Tea/coffee in room
* Ceiling fan
* Spa on premises
* Breakfast terrace with sea views
Nearby Activities
There are some fantastic beaches to visit for swimming, sunning and playing. There is also scuba diving, deal-sea fishing, and the world’s highest gorge swing.
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Directions to Ingwe Manor
Travel South on the N2, passing through Oribi Toll Plaza at Port Shepstone.
Continue South and come off the N2 at the Margate/Uvongo off-ramp, turn left into Seaslopes Road, and travel +-1km towards the sea.
At the robots turn right into the R620 ‘Old Main Road’.
Travel South past the Manaba Spar on the right-hand side.
Once at the robots ‘Cross Roads’, keep left and into Marine Drive which will lead you through to Margate Town Centre.
In Marine Drive, take the first road on the right and then left into Hibiscus Road.
Ingwe Manor is on the right when you reach the “Stop” street.
Address
Ingwe Manor
38 Hibiscus Road
Margate
South Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Treetops Lodge
| Description B&B and Self catering Set in tropical garden Walking distance to beach |
Rates Double: R230 – R400 p.p.p.n Single: R325 – $400 p.p.p.n Self catering: R300 – R900 p/unit |
| Amenities All rooms en suite Jacuzzi in 1 of the rooms Rooms have own entrance |
Maggie Purvis Phone: +27 (0)39 317-2060 Cell: 082-5637819
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Treetops Lodge
Treetops Lodge is a lovely Bed & Breakfast in Marget, that also offers self catering accommodation. It has been around since 2004 and has a 3 Star rating. Although it does not have a sea view, it offers some fantastic treetop level (hence the name) views from the deck. Treetops Lodge is very well located, being within walking distance of not only the town center with its shops and restaurants, but also the beach. This means that once you get here, you can hang your car keys up and not have to use them again until you leave to go back to the “real world”. Each room has its own private entrance, which leads out onto the deck and a private patio. This is a great spot to relax and enjoy a drink after your day at the beach. All the Bed&Breakfast rooms are en suite, with tea/coffee making facilities, a bar fridge, ceiling fan, and DSTV cabling (you will need to bring your own decoder and card). One of the rooms has a jacuzzi and is our unofficial Honeymoon suite. Breakfast (English or Continental) is served on the patio or the dining room depending on the weather and what you prefer. The self catering units have a microwave, oven/stove, fridge with a freezer, cutlery/crockery, fan and a TV. The largest unit can sleep 5, and has its own private braai area and private entrance. There are also braai facilities, a guest lounge and a bar.
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Treetops Lodge Rates
Bed & Breakfast Rooms
Double: from R230 to R400 per person sharing per night
Single: from R325 to R400 per person single per night
Self Catering Units
from R300 to R900 per unit per night
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express. Deposit may apply, and we do have a cancellation policy.
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Facilities and Services
* TV (with DSTV cabling)
* Kitted kitchen (self catering units)
* Jacuzzi (in 1 of the bedrooms)
* BBQ facilities
* Tea/coffee in room
* Bar fridge
Nearby Activities
You can literally walk to the beach within 10 minutes, so the beach would be your main attraction. We are also a short walk from the town, where you can find shops and restaurants.
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Directions to Treetops Lodge
From Durban on the R61 Toll Road, take the Margate turn-off and turn LEFT towards the sea. At the T junction and traffic lights, turn RIGHT into National Road, carry on through Manaba until you pass Kingfisher-Total-Garage on your right. At the traffic lights, turn RIGHT into Bank Road, LEFT into Fairie Glen Road, carry on and it turns into Poplar Road. No.3 Poplar Road – Treetops Lodge is on your LEFT.
Address
3 Poplar Road
Margate
South Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Villa Ventura
| Description Bed & Breakfast 8 guest rooms Secluded pool area |
Rates from R250 – R295 p/p Depending on season See full rate details below |
| Amenities Beautiful sea views Continental/SA breakfast BBQ facilities |
Contact Maritza Phone: 082-9654765 Fax:+27-11-9172370
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Villa Ventura
Villa Ventura is a bed and breakfast in the seaside town of Margate. It has 8 bedrooms (3 of which are en suite), and is set in a large landscaped garden with sea views. Each room also has a tea/coffee tray and a TV. There is a shared entertainment area where you can braai and enjoy sundowners (bringing your own drinks and food of course). Breakfast is either continental or a South African breakfast, and is served in the dining room. Ideally located, Villa Ventura has a relaxed atmosphere where you can go about your business without being bothered, while knowing that you can also request any assistance you might require from us, if need be. There is secure parking, and children are welcome.
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La Roche Rates
Out of season: R250 per night per person (includes breakfast)
In season: R295 per night per person (includes breakfast)
Children up to 4 are free, and children up to 12 are half price
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express. Deposit may apply.
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Facilities and Services
* TV in each room
* Pool
* BBQ facilities
* Tea/coffee in room
Nearby Activities
Villa Ventura is just over 1km from the beach. We can also help arrange boat trips, boat hire, fishing trips. horse riding, golf trips and whale watching.
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Directions to La Roche
Take the N2 South from Durban. At Port Shepstone, take the R61 to Margate. Follow the Marine Drive, in Margate keep to your right on the Old Main Road. At the intersection SAP/Hibiscus Mall, turn right into Wartski Drive and follow th signs (left into Windsor Drive, right into Margaret road, left into Elizabeth Road). Villa Ventura is the last house on the left!
Address
Villa Ventura
31 Elizabeth Road
Margate
South Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Clovelly Lodge
| Description B&B & Self Catering apartments At the foot of Table Mountain Private deck with BBQ |
Rates 1 bedroom (2 pax): R500 – R720 2 bedroom (4 pax): R1000 – R1300 3 bedroom (6 pax): R1500 – R1800 |
| Amenities Secure Parking Fully equiped kitchen Pool |
Linda Phone: (+27) 021-782-3000 Cell: 082-452-4745 Fax: (+27) 086-628-8079
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Clovelly Lodge
Clovelly Lodge is the perfect base to explore Cape Town, at the heart of the Table Mountain National Park. Breathe the fresh air of Cape Town’s green-belt with all the city’s attractions nearby. Indulge in a leisurely breakfast at the B&B guest house, or kick back and relax in the privacy and independence of your own guest apartment.
Guest apartments provide child-friendly 4-star accommodation just five mins walk from Fish Hoek/Clovelly beach. Alongside the warm waters and whales of False Bay with sweeping views of mountains, valley & sea.
Guest apartments are serviced twice a week or daily by arrangement. Each has one, two or three bedrooms and some have wheelchair access. Full or partial sea views, satellite TV and fully equipped kitchens.
Each unit has an independent alarm and there’s secure parking with automatic gates. You also have a private deck or patio for barbecues, eating al fresco, sipping sundowners or just lounging around in the sunshine. The enclosed grounds have a salt-water pool and laundry.
Clovelly Lodge is 20-30 mins drive from the city centre and 30-40 mins from the Airport.
We are happy to help with arrangements for tours, car hire and/or airport shuttle.
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Clovelly Lodge Prices
1 bedroom (2 pax): R500 – R720
2 bedroom (4 pax): R1000 – R1300
3 bedroom (6 pax): R1500 – R1800
Payment
A 50% deposit is payable to confirm a reservation. The balance on high season self-catering bookings is due one month ahead of arrival (or on booking if less than one month before occupation). A breakage deposit of R500 to R1500 is payable on arrival for self-catering apartments.
Please arrange a check-in time with us before arrival. Check Out: by 11am. Check In: 2.30 – 6.00 (late arrivals by arrangement only – please check before booking).
Payment on self-catering bookings of more than three days should be paid by inter-bank transfer. Other bookings may be settled by credit card, if preferred.
International bank transfers should be made in South African Rand (we reserve the right to recover any costs levied to our account).
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Facilities and Services
* Secure parking close to your apartment
* Private lounge with satellite TV
* Private deck with BBQ
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Enclosed grounds with pool and laundry Cots available
* Pubs and Restaurants nearby
* Visa/Mastercard accepted
Extra Info
Sadly we are unable to accommodate pets of any kind, whatever their lifestyle.
Please discuss any disability requirements with us before you book as not all units have wheelchair accessibility and none are specially equipped for people with disabilities.
All apartments/rooms are non-smoking. Smokers are welcome to puff outside, with due consideration for the comfort of other guests.
Children with adult supervision are very welcome in our self-catering apartments.
Nearby Activities
The Winelands, Cape Point, Waterfront, Robben Island, Table Mountain Cableway, Boulders penguins, Chapman’s Peak, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a short drive, and the famous restaurants and bars of trendy Kalk Bay fishing village are round the corner. Beaches of white sand and calm tidal pools offer some of Cape Town’s safest swimming. Horse-riding, hiking, surfing, whale-watching, shark-diving, fishing, diving and outstanding scenic drives are nearby.
Clovelly championship golfcourse is just next door – Simon’s Town, Westlake and Steenberg golfcourses are just 10 minutes drive. Clovelly is also a good base to access Cape Town’s top surf spots Muizenberg and Kommetjie.
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Directions to Clovelly Lodge
(by car)
From Cape Town International Airport, follow N2 towards central Cape Town. Turn left onto M3 to ‘Muizenberg’ and/or ‘Kirstenbosch’/'Rhodes Drive’. Follow to end (10-15 mins). From end of M3 go left towards Muizenberg. Take main road along coast, through Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. Boyes Drive offers a scenic alternative – from end of Boyes Drive turn right. Take turning into Clovelly Road (signposted ‘Clovelly’) opposite beach, after Kalk Bay (before Fish Hoek). Take first left into Montrose Avenue. The B&B Guest House is on the right at the end – Number 40. Self-catering guests should also check in here (you will be taken to your apartment immediately after checking-in, so please don’t off-load your vehicle!).
From Central Cape Town, follow the M3 or N2 out of town and take the M3 towards Muizenberg after these two roads join by the hospital and then separate again. From the end of the M3, follow directions as from the Airport (above).
(by train)
From Cape Town central station take the southern line towards Simons Town. Go past Muizenberg and St James and get off at either Kalk Bay or Fish Hoek. Clovelly is in the middle. You may want to organise transport from the station if you have luggage. Please call us if you’d like help arranging something (unfortunately we don’t usually have someone available to pick you up).
GPS:
Latitude –34.126762
Longitude 18.432055
Address
Montrose Avenue
Clovelly, Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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Baardskeerdersbos Accommodation
Accommodation in Baardskeerdersbos
Looking for for accommodation in Baardskeerdersbos? We have accommodation in all areas of Baardskeerdersbos, and by type of Baardskeerdersbos accommodation such as b&b, self catering, hotel and guest houses etc. Please email us at marc @ travelsupermarket.co.za telling us what you are looking for and we will send you a complete list of the places to stay in Baardskeerdersbos matching your needs. We also list the direct contact details of each establishment so you can then choose the one you want and contact them directly.
Things to do in Baardskeerdersbos
Baardskeerdersbos is a secluded little Afrikaans-speaking town consisting of not much more than a collection of houses, a church, a pub housed in an old school building and a local shop. What is appealing about this small town is its personality and the surrounding landscape and attractions. With some of the houses still in their original mudstone form, and an old church that was built in 1921, the town has a lot of old world charm. The valley of Baardskeerdersbos also happens to fall within a fynbos biome forming part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, and the fertile soil supports many flower farms and vineyards as well as providing ideal grazing and training land for many cattle farms and horse-steads.
The nearby reserves and national parks provide ideal locations for nature loving travelers to hike through exciting eco-systems. Favourites in the area are the Agulhas National Park, the De Hoop Nature Reserve and the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. The Agulhas National Park is where you would find the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. The lighthouse was built to help ships that were trying to navigate through what was then called “The Cape of Storms” but unfortunately it did not stop some 250 ships from being wrecked off the coast of this point. The graveyard of ships which resulted from this is also a popular attraction in the area.
De Hoop Nature Reserve is a great spot for whale watching as well as taking in some local Khoi heritage. And the nearby town of Gansbaai is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts as the local marine life is abundant with a variety of fish but, as a result, this also happens to be a popular location for the infamous Great White Shark. For the daredevil traveler, it is possible to share the waters with these predators of the sea with a bit of shark cage diving.
The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens is a ten hectare cultivated fynbos garden complemented by a further 190 hectares of natural, wild fynbos. Mongooses, otters, dassies and baboons are frequently spotted in this reserve that incorporates afro montane forest, wetland, coastal dune and fynbos vegetation.
How to get to Baardskeerdersbos
Baardskeerdersbos is situated roughly 148km from Cape Town, which is approximately a two hour drive. Travelers should take the N2 highway out of Cape Town, travelling towards Hermanus and Gansbaai. Baardskeerdersbos is located 25 kilometres from Gansbaai.
History & general info about Baardskeerdersbos
Baardskeerdersbos has a very unusual name but there is an equally unusual story behind that name. The small, and predominantly Afrikaans speaking town, was named after an insect which is prevalent in the surrounding bush area. This small, spider-like insect is referred to as a “baardskeerder” or “beard-shaver” because of its habit of cutting human hair in order to build its nest.
Riviersonderend Accommodation
Accommodation in Riviersonderend
Looking for for accommodation in Riviersonderend? We have accommodation in all areas of Riviersonderend, and by type of Riviersonderend accommodation such as b&b, self catering, hotel and guest houses etc. Please email us at marc @ travelsupermarket.co.za telling us what you are looking for and we will send you a complete list of the places to stay in Riviersonderend matching your needs. We also list the direct contact details of each establishment so you can then choose the one you want and contact them directly.
Things to do in Riviersonderend
Some consider this town to be part of the Garden route, although technically, a visit to this little village would require a detour from the actual route. However, the detour is well worth the extra kilometres, as the beauty of the Riviersonderend Valley is definitely a sight not to be missed. Surrounded by farmlands, this natural gem has been the backdrop to many sightings of South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane. For the hiking enthusiasts, be sure to take advantage of the many hiking trails to be found in the area, especially the Kleinbergie Hiking Trail. This trail affords you the opportunity to see some relics of the region’s history, the signal canons of the Overberg Signal Canon system, which can be found along the Old Cape Wagon Route on this trail. You will also find beautiful displays of fynbos as you hike and once you reach the Sonderend River, you can enjoy swimming, fishing and canoeing as well. Other trails in the area, such as Riviersonderend Canyon Trail and Suicide Gorge Trail, also provide travelers with kloofing opportunities as well as breathtaking canyon and waterfall scenery.
The town itself also boasts a nine hole golf course, and is only an hour’s drive from the coast and some spectacular beaches.
The breathtakingly natural backdrop of Riviersonderend also means that t nearby are many exciting nature reserves and conservation parks, which provide nature-lovers with the ideal setting to hike in nature and enjoy the local flora and fauna. Amongst these is the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, which constitutes part of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. Boosmansbos is the perfect trip for adventurous hikers as it consists of a slightly more difficult hiking trail than what many people may be used to. Also nearby is the Riviersonderend Conservation Area and not to be missed, the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Leopards do inhabit this reserve but are very rarely seen. However, you can enjoy the fynbos which cascades over this mountainous area and you may be able to spot the slightly less elusive grey rhebuck, klipspringer, common duiker and grysbok. Beautiful river scenery and waterfalls are also treasures in this reserve.
History enthusiasts and art lovers alike would enjoy a trip to the Riviersonderend Photo Museum. The town’s history is captured in the form of photographic art and displayed in this museum.
How to get to Riviersonderend
Riviersonderend is situated approximately 160 kilometres from Cape Town, between Caledon and Swellendam. The best way to travel to this little farming village is to fly to Cape Town International airport and then hire a car and drive out of the city on the N2 highway, all the way to Riviersonderend.
History & general info about Riviersonderend
Riviersonderend was established in 1922, when a local woman by the name of Edith McIntyre sold her farm to the local Dutch Reform Church to establish housing plots for their congregation. The name originally allocated to the new little town was to be “Nuwedorp”. However, the local tribesman of the area, the Hessequa, referred to the river that flowed near the town as “Kanna-kan-kann” meaning “water, endless water”, and some of the local residents wanted the name of the town to encompass this. The name of Riviersonderend for the town may, therefore, have originated from the Hessequa name for the Sonderend River.
Elgin Accommodation
Accommodation in Elgin
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Things to do in Elgin
Situated just over the mountainous area of Sir Lowry’s Pass, the gorgeous Elgin Valley is an enchanting combination of vineyards, orchards, olive groves and forest. Certainly, before you even arrive in Elgin Valley itself, it is worthwhile to park your car in one of the designated parking areas along Sir Lowry’s Pass and admire the spectacular view of the False Bay area, before descending into this fertile valley. The valley of Elgin is not a well-known holiday destination. However it is home to a few private game reserves, and is the perfect location to indulge in many outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and kloofing, or simply taking advantage of one of the many tours that pass through this area. For the slightly less energetic, there is also a wealth of wildlife in this valley making it an ideal spot for birdwatching, fly-fishing as well as trout and bass fishing. It is no surprise that the Elgin Valley forms part of the Four Passes Fruit Route due to the name this valley has created for itself within the Agricultural Industry in South Africa, but it also forms part of the Green Mountain Eco Route which happens to the first biodiversity wine route in the world.
For nature lovers, it is always a treat to enjoy a day outing to a nearby nature reserve, and Elgin has many private and public reserves to choose from. Amongst the most popular is the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve which has stunning hiking trails and cascading waterfalls as well as breathtaking flora and fauna in the form of South Africa’s ever popular fynbos , large and small species of buck and if you are really lucky you may even spot a leopard. The entire valley forms part of the Kogelberg Biosphere, which is known to be a natural paradise, virtually unspoilt by our carbon footprint.
Also, for some live entertainment, be sure to take in a show at the Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre situated in the Elgin Valley. The amphitheatre is comprised of a 600 seater arena embraced in a towering Eucalyptus Forest. Paul Cluver happens to be a wine estate, so they encourage tourists to buy a bottle of their estate wine, pack a picnic basket, relax beneath the Eucalyptus and stars and enjoy the entertainment, which has been specially selected to match the acoustics of this natural amphitheatre.
And no trip to Elgin Valley would be complete without a visit to the Elgin Valley Market where you can browse through over 30 stalls selling everything from fresh produce to locally crafted ornaments. It is truly a testament to the natural country lifestyle of the people of Elgin Valley and provides tourists with their own little taste of that enviable lifestyle.
How to get to Elgin
A short road trip from Cape Town, Elgin is situated an hour’s drive from Cape Town along the N2 highway. Once you have driven over Sir Lowry’s Pass, you descend into the beautiful Elgin Valley.
History & general info about Elgin
The Elgin Valley is part of the UNESCO protected Kogelberg Biosphere and is one of the most renowned and beautiful fruit growing areas in South Africa, particularly well known for its apples and pears. In terms of political and socio-economic transformation within South Africa following the 1994 elections which officially ended Apartheid in the country, the area of Oaks Village in this beautiful valley is a testament to the change that has been occurring in this country. Oaks Village consists of 106 homes that were given to the farmworkers of a local fruit farm, affording 700 previously disadvantaged people ownership of their own land.
Malgas Accommodation
Accommodation in Malgas
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Things to do in Malgas
Situated on the banks of the Breede River in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, this gem is the perfect location for a short getaway for nature lovers. The accommodation is limited due to the fact that the town itself is not very big. However, should you manage to secure yourself one of the houses or cottages located on the banks of the river, you may be amazed to see that most of these riverside accommodations have their own private jetty and motorboat. The wildlife in and around this area is abundant, with the Breede River having a reputation as one of the best fishing estuaries in South Africa. Anglers can look forward to spotting and possibly catching species such as Cob, Spotted Grunter and Garrick. For the birdwatchers or ornithologists, this river habitat also has a wide variety of birdlife, including the beautiful Fish Eagle, Osprey, Fish Owls and Kingfisher. The surrounding mountains also have an abundance of fynbos that hikers can admire as they enjoy a stroll through the area. The river itself is a haven for those who enjoy watersports.
Something unique to Malgas would be the opportunity to cross the Breede River on the only operational pontoon in South Africa. It is a popular tourist attraction in the area and operates daily from sunrise to sunset. Malgas would be the only location in South Africa where travelers could enjoy a pontoon trip across a river, and the experience is definitely worth the effort.
Other tourist attractions located near to Malgas are the Agulhas National Park as well as the De Hoop Nature Reserve. Both of these locations provide whale watching opportunities in season and are also popular for hiking and birdwatching. The Agulhas National Park is the location of the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. At this point you will find the Cape Agulhas lighthouse as well as the graveyard of ships just off the coast, where approximately 250 ships were wrecked in what was then known as the “Cape of Storms.” De Hoop Nature Reserve has been classified as a World Heritage Site, and aside from the nature aspects of the park, it also holds relics of the early Khoi inhabitants of the region.
For wine-lovers, part of the Breedekloof Wine route can also be found near to Malgas, the entire route consisting of 22 wineries.
How to get to Malgas
If you are not already in Cape Town, you will need to catch a flight or drive to the Mother City, as it is the closest city to this town. From there, a two hour drive along the N2, in the direction of Swellendam will find you in the Overberg Region at Malgas. It is approximately 30 minutes from Swellendam.
History & general info about Malgas
This town’s history lies in the old pontoon built there. It enabled the locals to collect their supplies directly from the counters of the Barry Stores located on the banks of the Bree River. A blind traveler named James Holman who visited the area described the pontoon as “a floating bridge, 15 metres long and 4 metres wide.” This bridge would then be pulled across the river with ropes. Of course this was not entirely safe as many accidents would occur where things would slip off the pontoon, but now it has been improved with a system of rails around the edges to ensure more safety while crossing the river.