Game Drive
Enjoy a game drive at a private game reserve only 15 minutes drive away. Lions, Elephant, Buffalo, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Rhino and many more game to see. There is also a big cat zoo close by as well as other game watching options. Please ask us for more details and to possibly make a booking.
Scuba Diving
Between Mossel Bay and Knysna are the Garden Route’s best diving and snorkeling spots. 90% of our dive spots are diveable by beginner divers and are shallow. Mossel Bay offers beautiful coral and fish life and the occasional shark. Knysna have the Paquita wreck in the lagoon. A great dive experience for any type of diver.
Boat Trips
Boat trips can be organized. Normally boating over to Seal Island and back. In season whales can be spotted. There are also Dolphin and Whale boating trips. Sunset Cruises is a must do while you are in Mossel Bay and can be taken from the harbor. Please ask us for more information or to assist in booking.
Golf
We are centered in the Garden Route and therefore the best golf courses are right around us. From Mossel Bay, George, Fancourt - Bramble Hill, Oubaai, Knysna, Simola, Pezula and Goose Valley in Plettenberg Bay. For the smaller golf enthusiasts there are numerous short courses available as well as a few great "putt-putt" options. Please click here to visit our golf page
Over the mountain - Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn just 80 km away over the mountain offers the world renown Cango Caves, ostrich farms, angora hare farms, the Cango Wildlife Farm where you can see, Lions, Cheetahs, Wild Dogs, White Tigers, Crocodiles and other amazing animals and lots of other attractions.
Where you can see and touch lions, Cheetahs AND TIGERS and even take a dive with the crocodiles! Other amazing animals that can be seen here are white lions, white tigers, snakes, pigmy hippos, meerkat and more!
Wine Tasting
The well known wine route:  "Route 62" offers many wine tasting options and tours. Please ask us for more information about this. The well known wine route:  "Route 62" offers many wine tasting options and tours. Once a year there is a Port Festival in the closy-by Calitzdorp and here you can buy award-winning port, potstill brandy and a variety of wines.  Please ask us for more information about this.
Casino
The Garden Route Casino is situated on the edge of Mossel Bay. Not only is it the only casino in the Garden Route, but it also offers great restaurants, a care centre for the kids and many more. Great entertainment events are also held here regularly. The casino also offers a sports bar with a big screen TV, stage, and much more.
Restaurants
Mossel Bay and George offers some of the best dining options in the Garden Route. Great family restaurants like the Spur, Dros, Ocean Basket and Cattle Baron, as well as Delphino's at the Point of Mossel Bay on the beach and the Sea Gypsy sea food restaurant in the Harbour.  Admirals at the casino has regular buffet specials. Closer to us in Great Brak and Little Brak River, you will find the famous De Dekke, Vaaljapie, Transkaroo, The Pepper Tree, and lots of other smaller intimate restaurants and coffee shops.  And of course George has fantastic restaurants as well.  Please ask us for more information or to book a table for you.
Deep Sea Fishing
Come and enjoy a day or night deep sea fishing. These all operate from the harbor in Mossel Bay and are great for the fishing enthusiasts. Fishing from the shore in the area is also very popular and some big catches have been made the last few months.
Hiking
With such scenic surroundings, hiking is a must in the Garden Route.  Some of the most beautiful hiking trails in South Africa can be found right here.  Take a short scenic drive to any of these trails and enjoy the beauty of our area.
Dias Museum
If you like museums, the Diaz is definitely a must to visit.  This museum is rich in information about Mossel Bay and the surrounding area. The "Karveel" is the center of attraction and lots of other interesting artifacts and information can be seen here.  Please ask us for more information on visiting the museum.
Shark Cage Diving
Mossel Bay has one of the largest White Shark colonies in the world due to the closeness of Seal Island. The brave can attempt Shark Cage Diving here. This is a lifetime experience to view these magnificent and mysterious creatures up close. The dives are safe and no previous qualifications or experience is necessary. Please ask your host for more information.
Outeniqua Choo-tjoe Steam Train Rides

The Outeniqua Choo-tjoe is the only steam operated train in South Africa that is still in operation. Currently the route stretches from George to Mossel Bay and back. Visit the Diaz Museum while you are waiting to return, or have a lovely lunch in the harbour.  This is a very scenic train trip and a fun activity for the whole family. You can even take your picnic basket and enjoy a day-trip on the train.  Please ask your host for more information.
Bungy Jumping at Bloukrans Bridge - 216m high
(Highest Commercially Operating Bungy in the World)
Situated along the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma Forest Village Market, just 40km east of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 Highway you will find the highest single span arch bridge in the world. You can experience the thrill for yourself in one of four ways, designed to suit anyones needs.
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