South Africans and visitors from further afield are astounded by the sheer beauty of the Garden Route. There is so much to see and do, that the only solution is to extend your stay. Whether you are in George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn or the Tsitsikamma National Park, you’ll certainly be booking your holiday in this area as soon as you can. The beautiful 5 star Villa Castollini is the ideal place to stay while you explore this magnificent area and…
When tourists think of Knysna, they think of a vibrant, arty town, known for its trendy winding roads and its famous stinkwood and yellowwood trees and furniture. Beautiful beaches, the exquisite Knysna Loerie, the Knysna Heads and the heaps of breathtaking scenery and hikes are just a very few reasons why Knysna is such a popular holiday destination. Within the wonderful Garden of Eden is Madiba’s Tide Country Hotel; the perfect place to stay while you explore this floral kingdom,…
Knysna is part of the Garden Route and the town itself is full of natural wonder; one of them being the Heads, renowned for its sandstone cliffs and treacherous waters. The town itself is a hive of entertainment, and is literally abuzz with activity with lots of gorgeous outdoor cafes and restaurants. The area is also known for its lakes and forests and outdoor lovers will be able to take their pick from lots of mountain and forest walks. The…
Sometimes self catering accommodation is so special it gets an award time after time, and Forest Edge is like that. These amazing and award winning Garden Route self catering cottages are highly sought after and with good reason. The beautiful self catering eco-friendly cottages named Firefly, Froggy Pond, Field Mouse, Foxglove and Fairy Den are identical and each one is private and romantic and on the edge of the Knysna forest, suiting honeymooners or families. Nature lovers will be able…
It is the excitement of heading towards a remote, almost unreachable beach that attracts people to Noetzie. Let’s face it, the world is becoming uncomfortably over-populated and in-season beaches around the coastal cities become actually intolerable – too overcrowded. Noetzie beach is about 15 minutes drive away from Knysna, and offers visitors a private, uncluttered getaway where everything has been done to keep the architecture of the few buildings in keeping with the natural surroundings. Lindsay Castle is beautifully situated…