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Calitzdorp - History

Welcome to Calitzdorp Garden Route Western Cape South Africa

Calitzdorp is also known for its beautiful gardens featuring splendid Bougainvillea and the wide variety of special architectural styles of the village houses which date from the founding of the village in 1821.  The farm on which Calitzdorp stands was granted to JJ

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Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary

Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is home to big cats such as lions (white and tawny), cheetahs, tigers (Siberian, Bengal and white), leopard (spotted and black), jaguar, pumas, caracal, serval cats and other wildlife species such as zebra, wild dog, springbuck, zorilla, honey badger, raccoons and

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George

 
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Witsand Garden Route - Information

Fishing is a popular sport in Witsand

QUICK FACTS: WITSAND GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA Established: 1909 Elevation: 17 meters Area: 2.71 km² Population:  321 (118.54 per km²) Households: 175 (64.63 per km²) Province: Western Cape Distri

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Mossel Bay Garden Route History

It is the fascinating history of Mossel Bay which grants the town its status as the historical capital of the Garden Route and one of the most historically significant towns in South Africa. Ancient stone-age fish traps and cutting edge fuel from gas technology; Khoi-San herders and European tra

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Plettenberg Bay Activities

Golfing in Plettenberg Bay

Boasting a climate of eternal springtime, Plettenberg Bay and Bitou surrounds makes it a year-round destination and central destination from which to explore the Garden Route of South Africa. Plettenberg Bay is often packed with "ing things to do - watching, doing, enjoying. Whether y

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Oudtshoorn Attractions

Ostriches in Oudtshoorn

Cango Caves - click here for more information on this spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo. Ostrich Farms Warm, dry summers and sunny winter days make it the ideal breeding ground for the world's biggest bird, the Ostrich. Before the arrival of the first settlers

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Down to Earth: Event Venue & Restaurant

Wooden deck with an awesome view


Down to Earth is an event venue and restaurant with a beautiful ocean view, situated at Herolds Bay Eco Resort. The welcoming by staff is friendly and as you enter the restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and earthy. The walls are made of clay and straw, the high ceiling from wood a

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Map of Africa: Scenic view at Wilderness

Map of Africa - Wilderness (Photo: Amanda van der Merwe)

The 'Map of Africa' is an extraordinary viewpoint at Wilderness Heights. The small village of Wilderness is situated approximately 15km from George, driving on the N2 highway towards Knysna. Having traveled this road several times, I can vow it is very likely that you will see paraglid

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Knysna History

Knysna Early Image

The History of Knysna
 
The Khoikhoi ("people people" or "real people") or Khoi, are a historical division of the Khoisan ethnic group, the native people of southwestern Africa, closely related to the Bushmen (or San, as the Khoikhoi called them)

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George Garden Route History

Aerial Pic George Garden Route South Africa

George History Overview

The town of George is central to South Afrtican Garden Route in the Western Cape province and is the sixth oldest town in South Africa - the first founded under British rule - and was named after the reigning monarch in 1811, King George III. The Outeni

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