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Mossel Bay On The Garden Route - Your Summer Getaway
By Bronwen Roberts, Mon Dec 26th
Mossel Bay On The Garden Route - Your Summer Getaway
By Bronwen Roberts, Mon Dec 26th
If you are planning a trip through the Garden Route this summer,Mossel Bay is a stopping point (on many Garden Route tours).There is a plethora of 'fun in the sun' activities as well as relaxation andrejuvenation for the weary traveler. Go bungee jumping, bridgeswinging, abseiling, and South Africa's sport for the brave,shark-cage diving! You can ride on elephants through theBotlierskop Game Reserve and take a trip out to nearby SealIsland with its 3000 Cape Fur seals. You might find thatdolphins will accompany your boat to seal island, or in season(July to November a whale). If you want to do somethingglamorous this festive season, embark on a helicopter flip overthe town and its gorgeous bay (also known as Bay Of Attractions). Mossel Bay is South Africa's historical gem. For the culturallyminded, there is the Maritime Museum, Cultural Museum, the ShellMuseum, the Aquarium, and the Ethno-Botanical garden. VisitHough's Herbal garden in Great Brak and the many art galleriesin this small town. Take a drive to the original mission villageof Friemersheim in the Outeniqua hills and revisit the SouthAfrica of old. Fun Festive Activities (Article continued below)
Catamaran Sailing: The Seven Seas is a 60-foot luxurycatamaran, expertly fitted out for ultimate style and pleasure.Passengers can enjoy the seal island trips and sunset cruises incomfort, while watching stunning sunsets from the deck,restaurant, dining room, or cocktail bar. Oyster Catcher Trail: This coastal hiking trail starts ina Khoi San cave at
the old fishing village of Mossel Bay andends with a small boat trip across the Gouritz River. This isnot just a walk - it's a love affair with nature! Horse Riding & Horse Trails: Go horse riding, ride on theedge of coastal cliffs where you can watch the whales frolickingbelow. There is also a multi-day horse tour of the GardenRoute's beaches, mountains, and indigenous forest on horseback. Face Adrenalin: A major theme in the development ofhumanity is to face and overcome fear; your ultimate adrenalintest would be the 65-meter Gouritz bungy jump and bridge swing. Mossel Bay Deepsea Adventures: Come and enjoy a deep sea,fishing trip on the expertly rigged 8m, Butt Cat in Mossel Bay.Can accommodate up to eight people and all tackle and bait isavailable. All fish caught, may be kept (subject to Bag Limits). Model Shipyard: You can watch shipbuilders in actionwhile they are busy building their model ships. They supply andbuild scale model ships from times gone by. Garden Route Casino: If you are an avid Egoli fan, get tothe Garden Route Casino between 18th and 22nd of December so youcan meet your favourite star. Garden Route Game Lodge: Get to see the Big Five andvarious other animal species in this malaria-free area. TheReptile Park is also an interesting way to spend an afternoon.You can enjoy an authentic African meal at the thatched boma andrelax in a jaccuzzi under the African skies. Footprints Social Entrepreneurs: Explore this community!Visit the Arts and Craft Centre; there are guided tours toexperience the Cultural and Natural Environment of TarkaVillage, and a visit to St Mary Magdalene Chapel built on anatural spring. Tour guides to the angling spots that willdeliver the 'big one'. A visit to the Community Craft Centrehoused in the Lutheran Mission School, where handcraftedarticles are on display, and can be purchased. Emqolweni Kamama Café: This is South Africa's onlynon-alcoholic shebeen. It introduces a brand new concept ofsocialising in the townships. Adults normally have fun inshebeens whilst children play in the streets. Imqolweni haschanged this: now women and children have the opportunity tohave fun together at a coffee shop, where women chat and thechildren play in a safe play park environment. About the author:Visit Mossel Bay Tourismfor information about summertime activities in the area. Alltourism information, accommodation enquiries and details ofMossel Bay's many attractions are available. If your holidaytakes you along the Garden Route, why not pop in at Mossel BayTourism in the heart of the CBD, near the bottom of MarketStreet, at the corner of Church Street (towards the harbour).The office is | 
