Zorbing at Southern Comfort

Zorbing in the Garden Route

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch now offers you Zorbing! Join them between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route for this new adrenalin and fun activity!

Zorbing at Southern Comfort

Zorbing is the adventurous activity of rolling downhill in a big transparent plastic ball made of transparent materials.  The rider is strapped into the inner sphere of the ball and cushioned between a layer of air acting as a shock absorber and lessening the bumps while rolling. The fun begins when you get launched down the gentle slope at Southern Comfort gaining speed and going head over heels with each revolution.

Garden Route adrenalin pumping activity

Zorbing is great fun and a safe adrenaline rush. Join the team at Southern Comfort for this adrenalin pumping activity! It is a great activity for young an old, families and groups in the Garden Route.

• Weight Limit: max 70kg
• Age limit: 9 years to 99 years
• Price: R60 per roll (as from January 2012 for a limited time)

Great Brak River Chef Wins CXPRESS Culinary Award

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Stefan Jamneck (left) of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the CXPRESS Garden Route Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. A special award was made to Mike Clarke from Clarke of the Karoo in Barrydale.. The Ordre Mondial Wine Server of the Year (this new category was announced at the 2010 awards): went to Joseph Pietersen of Serendipity and the Eden School of Culinary Art Young Chef of the Year went to Matteo Battaini of La Locanda. The function was held  on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness.(Photo: Denise Lloyd)

Stefan Jamneck from Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011.

Stefan Jamneck of the Transkaroo Restaurant in Great Brak River is the Gastro Nomix Chef of the Year for 2011. He was given this prestigious award at the annual CXPRESS Garden Route Culinary Awards evening which took place on Monday at the brand new stylish Salina’s Beach Restaurant in Wilderness.

The runner up was Alma Oosthuizen  of Chef Alma @ Groenvlei. The Gannet Restaurant in Mossel Bay is also one of the Top 20 restaurants in the vicinity.The cream of Garden Route restaurateurs, chefs and servers were there to share in the fun while the Top 20 restaurants in the area were announced. This year the function was graciously sponsored by Nell-Marie le Roux from NLR Wines.

Chef Francois Ferreira headed the Panel of Judges

Celebrity Chef Francois Ferreira,  Bailli Délegué of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs South Africa and foodie par excellence Anne Hadley spear headed the panel of judges. Anne’s late husband and long-time CXPRESS food critic, Ian Hadley, was the initial driving force behind the Gastro Nomix Top 10 Garden Route restaurant awards more than a decade ago. Recently the official nod was received from the South African Chefs Association, who declared the awards a nationally recognised event.

The other floating trophies went to the following persons

• Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Server of the Year: Shane Schoeman  of Pomodoro
• Ordre Mondial Wine Server of the Year (this new category was announced at the 2010 awards): Joseph Pietersen – Serendipity
• Eden School of Culinary Art Young Chef of the Year: Matteo Battaini – La Locanda

 Special Achievement Award went to Mike Clarke from Barrydale

This year the panel   made an exception to the geographical criteria, i.e. just off the Garden Route track, in selecting Mike Clarke from Clarke of the Karoo in Barrydale.  Mike was at the Beacon Isle Hotel for many years and then popularised Crabs Creek in Knysna. Over the years, Mike has worked hard to keep a consistent high standard of cuisine and service, and Clarke of the Karoo has become a destination restaurant on the R62.

 The Top 20 Culinary Destinations on the Garden Route in 2011 are

• The Rose on York (George)
• Transkaroo (Great Brak River )
• Lemongrass (Plettenberg Bay)
• Chef Alma @ Groenvlei –(Sedgefield)
• Cruise Café ( Knysna)
•  Kafe Serefe (George )
•  House of Flavour (George)
• Caloroso Café –(George)
•  The Gannet ( Mossel Bay),
•  Joplin’s ( Wilderness )
•  La Capannina (George)
• Pomodoro (Wilderness),
• Thyme & Again ( Plettenberg Bay )
•  Bramon (Plettenburg Bay),
• Kurland Hotel (Plettenburg Bay)
•  La Rosa Blu (Hops Valley)
•  Roadside Deli (Hops Valley),
• Waterside Grill @ Hyatt Hotel,-(Oubaai)
•  Cornuti al Mare –(Plettenburg Bay) a
•  Zucchini at Timberlake (Wilderness)

Lalakoi Publishing Salutes the  CXPRESS Culinary Legends

During the past decade of CXPRESS Culinary Awards, some of the restaurants have consistently performed so well that they have always claimed a place on the Top 10 and Top 20 lists. This year the judging panel suggested a new category called CXPRESS Culinary Legends, which are restaurants that have made the grade for three years and longer and especially those on the ‘Best’ list for three or more years.

The Garden Route Culinary Legends for 2011 are:

• Serendipity –(Contemporary South African Dining
• La Locanda (Casual Italian Dining)
•  Pembreys –(Elegant Dining)
• Sand at The Plettenberg ( Fine Dining)
•  The Girls ( Casual Dining)
•  Ile de Pain –(Bistro Style Eatery)
•  The Bell Tavern at Belvedere (Pub Style Eatery)
•  Travel Bugs  (Coffee/Tea Emporium)

Special Merit Award went to Kelvin Appelgren of Caloroso Café

This award will not necessarily be granted annually, but only when there is cause to. This year the award went to Kelvin Appelgren of Caloroso Café who, through dedication to his art, has inspired everyone on the Garden Route coffee scene to up their game.

The Wolf Sanctuary

The Wolf Sanctuary located between Plettenberg and Knysna

The Wolf Sanctuary, located between Plettenberg and Knysna, offers a fun-filled outing for the whole family. The diverse collection of wildlife and farmyard animals will fascinate both children and adults alike!

Plettenberg Bay Tourism Attraction

At this popular tourism attraction near Plettenberg Bay you can make eye-contact with a wolf and begin to understand the awesome nature of this magnificent animal. Marvel at the unique coat pattern of the African Wild Dog. Appreciate the incredible intelligence of the Black Backed jackal. Interact with the farmyard animals and discover animal affection!

Visit the Wolf Sanctuary in the Garden Route

The Wolf Sanctuary has 19 grey wolves, specifically Canadian Timber Wolves. They live in three separate enclosures and have formed family packs. Visit this Garden Route Sanctuary and take your time to view all the animals. There are no guided tours and no time limit, spend the day if you like! Comprehensive information boards are available at all carnivore camps.  Carnivore feeding times are between 4.30 – 5.00pm.

• The ideal venue for children’s parties and special occasions.
• Light meals and refreshments available.
• Wheelchair/Senior Citizen friendly – all areas easily accessible, level terrain.
• Picnic areas/tables available.
• School groups are welcomed.

Ocean Safaris Plettenberg Bay

Ocean Safaris operates in Plettenberg Bay one of South Africa’s most diverse bays.

Attractions and Activities In Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay is a well-known holiday destination and offer a variety of attractions and activities including Whale and dolphin watching

Dolphin and Whale Watching in the Garden Route

Ocean Safaris in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route offer two different types of Dolphin and Whale watching cruises: DISCOVERY CRUISES and PREMIUM CRUISES (Close Encounter).   The tour begins with a unique dry launch into the surf zone and ends with a ride straight back onto the beach….

Close Encounter Whale Watching in Plettenberg Bay

PREMIUM cruises are ‘CLOSE ENCOUNTER’ tours.  These are conducted on the permitted whale watching vessel “Fatboy”.  This permit allows the licenced boat to approach whales up to 50 m.   The whales may then move closer if they wish….

Discovery Whale Watching Cruises in Plett
The DISCOVERY whale watching cruises at Ocean Safaris in Plett are run on boats which do not hold permits and are legally obliged to stay 300 meters from whales.

Garden Route Whale Season

‘Official’ whale season in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, based on the presence of Southern Right Whales along our coastline, runs between July and November… however, we are fortunate to have Humpback Whales between April and January.  Bryde’s whales are seen along our coastline ALL year round

Ocean Safaris Cruise Times

Ocean Safaris boats operate 3 times a day. Generally cruise times are 9.00am, 11.30am and 2.30pm, but we ask you to confirm this with each booking, as times do change according to weather patterns. There is adequate space on our vessels for each passenger to bring a bag and/or camera bag.

Affordable Accommodation for School Tours in the Garden Route

Southern Comfort is the perfect venue for large groups.  We can accommodate up to 80 people in dorms at affordable prices. Our aim is to make tours affordable for school groups in these difficult times.   Situated halfway between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna only 20 minutes’ drive both ways.

Southern Comfort offers Great Opportunities for Team Building for School Groups

We offer meals, but you can also do your own cooking. Undercover BBQ facilities are available. We have lots of space and opportunities to do your own teambuilding. Groups can make use of our hall for lectures, workshops and meetings.
Forest horse rides and quad bike rides, swimming pool, pool table and table tennis, tuck shop.

Zorb ball, rolling down a slope will be available soon

Picnic in The Tsitsikamma Forest  near Plettenberg Bay

If you got a special occasion and want to do something totally different, Southern Comfort will offer you a unforgettable picnic in the Tsitskamma  forest.

Horse Riding and Quad Biking in the Tsitsikamma Forest.

Arrive on the farm, do a forest horse ride or a quad bike ride up to the picnic spot where a picnic, set up according to your own menu and taste ready to be enjoyed.

Zorb ball, rolling down a slope will be available soon a

1.    If you want to purpose to you girlfriend

2.    Surprise  your spouse for his/her birthday or anniversary

3.    Any special event you want to celebrate different to all previous occasions

For a quotation contact us, give us info how you want us to set up and your menu and we will take it from there.

Matric Rage Plettenberg Bay 2011

Ideal Accommodation for Matrics visiting Plettenberg Bay

Southern Comfort is the perfect venue for the matric students visiting Plettenberg Bay just after they have written their last exams. Over the past 12 years, Southern Comfort hosted the Matriculants from all over the country, coming to Plettenberg Bay to have their first holiday without their family.

The Glinister family, running the establishment, take personal care and see to their needs to the best of our ability.

Southern Comfort is only 20 minutes away from Plettenberg Bay where the matirc parties are happening.

Southern Comfort is situated in the Knysna forest, only 20 minutes’ drive from Plettenberg Bay, where the parties are happening.  After a few nights of hectic party most students stay on the farm and have peaceful nights. They just relax or play pool and table tennis.

Southern Comfort Offers:

• Undercover BBQ

• Kitchen Area

• Meals

• Snacks at Tuck shop

• Swimming Pool

• Forest Horse Rides

• Quad bike Rides

• Zorb Ball – rolling down a slope will be in operation shortly.

• Save Parking and Crime Free Environment.

• Representatives of Vegas Plett visit The Farm and sell Entrance Tickets to The Vegas Club.

Transport  from Southern Comfort to Plettenberg Bay

We arrange transport with a transport company from the farm and back at night to Vegas  – minimum of 10 students/trip – P.O.R

Accommodation at Southern Comfort near Plettenberg Bay

• 2 Sleeper Dorms – Communal Kitchen and clean ablution facilities with hot water

• 8 Sleeper Dorms with basic kitchen – small fridge – 1 shower and toilet

• 1 Bedroom Self-catering Cottages: double and bunk bed and sleeper couch in lounge sleeps 5 max 6 persons

• Historical Building: 4 Bedrooms,  double and bunk bed – basic kitchen 2 showers and 2 Toilets

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Readers of the Lalakoi Holiday Pages can win Holiday Prizes of more than R15000.00 during the Summer Holiday of 2010

As we are nearing the end of another year we at Lalakoi Publishing are proud to announce that the 2010 Summer edition of the Lalakoi Holiday Pages hit the streets on Friday 3 December 2010. The Lalakoi Holiday Pages brings its readers various holiday programs which are offered by our advertisers..

We once again offer interesting competitions to our readers. The value of the prices offered this year is more than R15000.00.  Our online readers have two chances of entering the competitions. – Online as described below and also via sms as described in the Lalakoi Holiday Pages.

Win with the Elephant Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay

The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay in the scenic and famous Garden Route of South Africa. We are directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay, giving you three world-class tourism attractions in one stop.

Take an Elephant for a walk at the Elephant Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay

One-hour Trunk-In-Hand Eephant Educatuional Program – An experienced guide introduces you to the elephants, sharing with you their backgrounds, behaviours, personalities and more. You can touch, feed, interact and walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. Suitable for all ages..

Prizes:.

10 x Trunk-in-hand Educational Programmes for a family of 4 at the Elephant Sanctuary..

Weekly draws will take place on 10, 17, 24 and 31 December 2010 and 7 January, 2011

Where to enter your Answer for the Elephant Sanctuary Competition:

QUESTION:

Which of the following animals will you interact with at the Elephant Sanctuary?

Elephants or Lions ?

Wild Waters Plettenberg Bay

wild waters fun park plettenberg bay

Wild Waters Fun Park is an adventure park for children in a safe and secure family environment. The Park is situated in the Piesang Valley, Plettenberg Bay. Go around the circle at the bottom of Piesang Valley Road, turn Left into Robberg Road (goes to the airport), turn immediately Right into Green Point Avenue and drive on until you get to the large car park and Wild Waters.

Things to do in Plettenberg Bay

Visitors to the Wild Waters Fun Park at Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route may make use of the facilities at the park witch includes:
- a waterslide, – 18 hole mini golf, – swimming pool, – kiddies playground with play pool & mini waterslide and – trampolines. One of the things to do in Plettenberg Bay which are for the whole family.

Picnic spots in Plettenberg Bay

There are also picnic spots and braai area’s at Wild Waters Fun Park for those who would like to spend the day!  We also have a Kiosk and restaurant. Plenty of parking available!

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elephant sanctuary

The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay in the scenic and famous Garden Route of South Africa.

Plettenberg Bay Tourism Attractions

We are directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay, giving you three world-class tourism attractions in one stop.

Elephant Interaction at The Elephant Sanctuary

Guest numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and maximum elephant interaction for each guest.. The Elephant Sanctuary hosts a unique and fully guided educational program that sets itself apart from anything else that South Africa has on offer in terms of elephant interaction and touching elephants.Visitors can learn more about elephant habits, behaviour, different personalities and anatomy through up-close and personal interaction. You get an opportunity to touch, feed and even walk trunk-in-hand with these magnificent animals at The Elephant Sanctuary

Plettenberg Bay Things to Do

plett puzzle park

Plettenberg Bay now has a fabulous new and unique attraction, the Plett Puzzle Park.  It features:
The first amazing life size 3-D Maze in South Africa.
An exciting Forest Puzzle Walk which meanders through the natural forest.
A fun Rope Maze for the kids. A Puzzle Gift Shop with game, puzzles and light refreshments.

Plettenberg Bay Entertainment

The Plett Puzzle Park just outside of Plettenberg Bay is a place for visitors of all ages to exercise their bodies and minds in an entertaining, educational and affordable way.

Life Size 3-D Maze in South Africa

3-D Maze is the first amazing life size 3-D Maze in South Africa and was designed to be a challenging and enjoyable life size puzzle.

Forest Puzzle Walk near Plettenberg Bay

Meander through the natural forest near Plettenberg Bay, and test your mental skills en route! Ten puzzles along the route feature word, shapes and general knowledge challenges.

Kids Rope Maze

A spider web of colourful ropes creates a fun challenge for kids. Suitable for children under 16, each contestant clips themselves to a coloured rope and weaves along the rope from start to finish.

Visit the Plett Puzzle Park

Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat when you visit the Plett Puzzle Park!

Plettenberg Bay Shopping Mall

Plettenberg Bay Shopping Complex offers more than 53 Shops

the market square plettenberg bay

The Market Square is a shopping complex of choice located within the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. There are two supermarkets stocked with food and fresh produce, clothing and home-ware. Another 53 shops offer a comprehensive range of quality goods to satisfy the most discerning shopper. Trendy clothes and apparel boutiques are complemented by shops merchandising outdoor equipment, fine art, crafts and interior decor.

Jewellery Shops, Clothing Shops, Audio Visual Shops, Coffee Shops and Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay

There are outlets for jewellery, a full range of clothing, shoes, beachwear, audio-visual modules, mobile telephones, three automated teller machines, foreign exchange and home fittings and appliances. There is a chemist, an optometrist, a laundry, video hire, a venue for developing photographs, two bookshops, a real estate agent and a hardware shop. The entertainment node has two cinemas that screen films on current release. There is a selection of coffee shops and restaurants and two fast food outlets. A state of the art gymnasium is fitted with the most modern equipment.

Internet Cafe in Plettenberg Bay

Two recent additions are an Internet cafe and a car valet facility. The Market square has ample safe and secure parking.

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Plettenberg Bay Country Club

plettenberg bay country club

The Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The highly rated course is a very popular tourist destination. The main attraction being the challenging layout built to USGA specifications and is rated in the TOP 50 in South Africa.

Bird watching in Plettenberg Bay

Set in a nature reserve, the indigenous Flora attracts a large variety of bird life and small animals like antelope and bush pig, etc. The site has also become popular with the Plettenberg Bay bird-watching club and is home to a large colorful bird known as the Knysna Loerie (Taurco corythaix).

Venue for functions in Plettenberg Bay

The clubhouse provides a great venue for all special functions and events big or small, such as: prize givings, birthdays, social gatherings, team building, conferences and many more corporate events, with the veranda overlooking the 18th green, offers the most beautiful vista. Lounge area and bar with a big screen TV.

* The proshop offers a wide selection of branded clothing and accessories.

* The clubhouse has full change/shower facilities for men and women.

* The Plettenberg Bay Country Club also offers 4 tennis courts and two Bowling greens.

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market square shopping complex in plett

A choice of  Supermarkets stocked with fruit and fresh produce as well as clothing and home-ware at the market square shopping complex

The Market Square is a shopping complex of choice located within the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. The layout is in the form of a strip mall with a wide selection of shops and restaurants. There are two supermarkets stocked with food and fresh produce, clothing and home-ware. Another 53 shops offer a comprehensive range of quality goods to satisfy the most discerning shopper.

market square shopping complex

Boutiques, Jewelery shops,clothing shops, shoes shops art sops and much more at the Market Square at Plettenberg Bay

Trendy clothes and apparel boutiques are complemented by shops merchandising outdoor equipment, fine art, crafts and interior decor. There are outlets for jewelery, a full range of clothing, shoes, beachwear, audio-visual modules, mobile telephones, three automated teller machines, foreign exchange and home fittings and appliances.

market square shopping complex

The market square also offers shoppers a video hire shop, a chemist, bookshops, laundry and a state othe art gymnasium

There is a chemist, an optometrist, a laundry, video hire, a venue for developing photographs, two bookshops, a real estate agent and a hardware shop. The entertainment node has two cinemas that screen films on current release. There is a selection of coffee shops and restaurants and two fast food outlets. A state of the art gymnasium is fitted with the most modern equipment.
Two recent additions are an Internet cafe and a car valet facility.

market square shopping complex

The Market square has ample safe and secure parking.
Plettenberg Bay for sun, sand and surf – The Market Square provides for everything else

Contact Details of the Market Square in Plettenberg Bay

Tel: +27 (0) 44 533 6300
Fax: +27 (0) 44 533 6301
Address: The Market Square, Beacon Way, Plettenberg Bay

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garden route wedding albums

Garden Route Wedding Album

Lalakoi has developed a brand new Wedding album for Brides and Grooms to be who are planning their Wedding in the Garden Route or Klein Karoo.

garden route weddings

Garden Route Weddings

This album will assist you not only in finding the perfect venue for your Wedding in the garden Route or Klein Karoo, but also a variety of services you may need when planning.

Large images of the venues and services are used to help you visualize the venue or service mentioned.

Under he images used in the showroom is a button for more info. If you click on this button, the information regarding the image as well as the contact details of the advertiser on the wedding album for the Garden Route  will be displayed on your screen.

The Wedding album  for the Garden Route and Klein Karoo was created to invite people who can render a service like co-ordinators, photographers etc. or owners of venues to list with us.

More details on how to list are provided on the site.

If you are planning a Garden Route or Klein Karoo Wedding, this is the site to visit.

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The Wedding Album

Lalakoi Publishing launches the Wedding Album

Lalakoi Publishing is proud to launch their newest website Wedding Album The Wedding Album is  a new concept. Although the website displays advertisers’ products with large images the website opens  quite quickly.

wedding album

Visitors to websites do not want to read loads of text before knowing what is available regarding products on a website. We therefore show  the products with large images and if a visitor wants to read more about the product, he or she can just click on the image to get the relevant information and contact details.

Wedding Album  – New  website built with flash images

Lalakoi will develop more websites to target certain niche markets. The Evolution frame work on which the wedding Album was built consists mainly of flash images. All current and future advertisers who do business with Lalakoi and have products to offer the wedding market,  will have a  listing in the Wedding Album as part of their package.  Advertisers who qualify to be listed on the Wedding Album have to send their logo and at least one image, not resized, prefferable as it comes from your camera, plus a description of their service to Lalakoi. All the information about how to get listed is on the wedding album under the category About

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Get your own Flash Website for your products

The Evolution frame work on which the Wedding Album is built can also be customized  to be used as a show case for any  single product. An example is Deep Sea Adventures in Mossel Bay.  If you are interested in a flash website for your products, please contact us.  They use it to show their recent catches. Their Evolution website can be seen if you click on the image above.  If you are interested in a flash website for your products contact us.

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Knysna Elephant Park

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Knysna Elephant tours, elephant back rides or exclusive safaris at Knysna Elephant Park

The Knysna Elephant Park near Knysna provides a home for orphaned elephants and offers visitors a taste of nature in an area where vast herds once roamed. Join the elephants in their controlled free-range environment where you will be able to appreciate their magnificent presence up-close-and-personal. Whether you chose our daily tour, elephant back ride, exclusive safari or overnight accommodation, this is an experience that will stay with you forever.

knysna elephant park

You are allowed to feed and touch the elephants at Knysna Elephant Park

We are open every day of the year. Our guided Daily Tours take visitors to the elephants every half hour from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Here you will have the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph our gentle giants. There are no barriers or fences to spoil your close encounter, and when the elephants chose to wander off again into the field, you are welcome to stay and watch them for as long as you wish.

knysna elephant park

Elephant Back Rides offer the once in a lifetime opportunity to ride these incredible creatures. As you traverse through indigenous Cape fynbos atop of the elephants, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Outeniqua mountain range. The experience is rounded off with refreshments at the Lapa which overlooks pristine indigenous forest. Exclusive walking and riding safaris are also available where you can have the elephants all to yourselves. Booking is essential.

Knysna Elephant Park situated between between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

Visit us between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay just off the N2. We look forward to your visit.We are open 365 days of the year. For more information and bookings use the Booking enquiry form or contact us on the included contact details and use “gardenroutedirectory” as your reference.

Contact Details of Knysna Elephant Park:

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 532 7732
Fax No: +27 (0) 44 532 7763

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Wildwaters Fun Park – Plettenberg Bay

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Plettenberg Bay Activities and attractions.

Plettenberg Bay is a popular holiday destination that offers activities and attractions for young and old. Besides shopping, going to the beach and  the many tourism attractions in the area Plettenberg Bay is also home to the Wildwaters Fun Park!

wildwaters fun park plettenberg bay

Things to do in Plettenberg Bay

Wild Waters Fun Park is an adventure park for children in a safe and secure family environment in Plettenberg Bay with  a lot things to do for children in Plettenberg  Bay

wildwaters fun park plettenberg bay

Wild Waters Fun Park

Visitors to the Wild Waters Fun Park may make use of the facilities at the park witch includes:
- a waterslide,
- 18 hole mini golf,
- swimming pool,
- kiddies playground with play pool & mini waterslide and
- trampolines.

wildwaters fun park plettenberg bay

Picnic in Plettenberg Bay

There are also picnic spots and braai areas at Wild Waters Fun Park for those who would like to spend the day! As well as a Kiosk and restaurant. All this in the heart of Plettenberg Bay!

Wildwaters Fun Park Plettenberg Bay

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Elephant Sanctuary – Plettenberg Bay

elephant sanctuary plettenberg bay

Elephant Sanctuary in the Garden Route of South Africa

The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, in the scenic and famous Garden Route of South Africa. We are directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary, giving you three world-class experiences in one stop.

elephant sanctuary plettenberg bay

Fully guided elephant tours and guests can interact  with and touch the elephants.

The Elephant Sanctuary hosts a unique and fully guided educational program that sets itself apart from anything else that South Africa has on offer in terms of elephant interaction and touching elephants. Guest numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and maximum elephant interaction for each guest, making this a truly memorable and enriching experience.
Visitors can learn more about elephant habits, behaviour, different personalities and anatomy through up-close and personal interaction. You get an opportunity to touch, feed and even walk trunk-in-hand with these magnificent animals.

One – hour – trunk – in – hand Elephant educational program is suitable for all ages

An experienced guide introduces you to the elephants, sharing with you their backgrounds, behaviours, personalities and more. You can touch, feed, interact and walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. Suitable for all ages.

elephant sanctuary plettenberg bay

Ride an Elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay

This includes the full trunk-in-hand educational program followed up by a ride of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended.

Early Morning Elephant Brush Downs- grooming and brushing the elephants

Interactive program where you take part in the morning or afternoon grooming and brushing down  the elephants. Afterwards you join the training- and stimulation program the handlers do with the elephants every day. This is followed by the educational trunk-in-hand program.

AFTERNOON SUNDOWNER ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE – This program includes all the other programs for the full elephant experience: the trunk-in-hand educational program, and the elephant back ride followed by the elephant brush down program. Rates: R150 per child younger than 8yrs, R375 per older child (8-14yrs) and R725 per adult.

*****Please note our last program of the day departs at 15h30*****
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to program departure to avoid any disappointment of losing your booking.

Contact Details:

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 534 8145

Please note that booking is advisable on all the programmes.
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• Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail
• Birds of Eden Plettenberg Bay
• Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary Plettenberg bay

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Monkeyland primate sanctuary only 16 Km from Plettenberg Bay

Located approximately 16 km from Plettenberg Bay towards Natures Valley and Tsitsikamma you will find the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary.

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Go on a monkey safari in the Tsitskamma Forest  and experience  free roaming primates like Gibbons, Howlers and Lemurs

Visitors to MONKEYLAND, one of the world’s first free roaming primate sanctuaries, are taken on monkey safaris in the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest by experienced game rangers. On these safaris you can expect to see many species of primates ranging from the Gibbons of Asia and Howlers from South America to the Lemurs of Madagascar. All the primates live in a natural environment. At Monkeyland you are privileged to step into their world to explore and learn fascinating facts about primates first hand.

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Knowledgeable ranges will tell you all about these fascinating creatures as you encounter them free-roaming in our magnificent forest. They will also point out, identify and explain the many wonders, of the wild from the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate working of our indigenous forest.

How to find Monkeyland:  16km East of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 just before the Natures Valley turn-off. Follow our signs for 2km.

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Contact Details for Monkeyland

Tel: (044) 534 8906
Fax: (044) 534 8907

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Birds of Eden Plettenberg Bay

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Located approximately 16 km from Plettenberg Bay towards Natures Valley and Tsitsikamma you will find  Birds of Eden.

Birds of Eden allows for self-guided walks thanks to the layout of the boardwalk.

Guided tours can be arranged at an extra charge where the bird keepers themselves will escort visitors through the park, explaining more about the birds as well as the construction and history of the park. Identification of the birds is made easier by the photographic guide available at the entrance.

birds of eden

Visitors are treated to a unique forest experience with a magical array of sounds coming from the canopy. Surrounded by the orchestra of birds do not necessary mean it is easy to actually see the birds. Looking for them is part of the journey. Feeding time makes spotting them easier since the birds come down to the platforms to feed.

A visit to the bird sanctuary can take visitors anything from two to five hours to complete. The availability of various benches encourages visitors to sit and soak up the experience of the forest and the birds inside this unique sanctuary. Young and old will delight in the visit.

How to find Birds of Eden:  16km East of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 just before the Natures Valley turn-off. Follow our signs for 2km.

Contact Details

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Contact Details of Birds of Eden in Plettenberg Bay

Tel: (044) 534 8906
Fax: (044) 534 8907

Activities near Plettenberg Bay and Knysna

At Southern Comfort Horse Ranch we believe in keeping people busy therefore we have developed a range of exiting activities.

horse riding near plettenberg bay

Horse riding, quad biking, 4×4 obstacle course, hiking trail and  picnic in the Knysna  forest  near Plettenberg Bay

quad biking near plettenberg bay

Visitors can participate in horse riding in the knysna  forest near Plettenberg bay in the Garden Route, Quad biking, test

their driving skills on our 4 x4 obstacle course or go for a 2 to 4 hour hiking trail in the Knysna forest.

Southern Comfort Horse Ranch is well known for their trained and well cared for horses

Southern Comfort Horse Ranch is well known for their well-trained and cared for horses. Beginners and experienced riders

can go on an unforgettable forest horse ride, accompanied by experienced guides

4×4 obstacle course at  Southern Comfort Horse  Ranch near Plettenberg bay

4×4 trail near plettenberg bay

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch also offers you a 4×4 play pit. This is a natural and man-made obstacle course for 4×4’s, Quads and off-road bikes. Bring your own 4×4, Quad or off-road bike and have fun! Or join us on a guided quad bike trail on one of our quad bikes.

Picnic in the knysna forest

For the not so active people we have table tennis, a pool table or the can just have a picnic in the knysna forest.  A relaxing time in the sun at the swimming pool also may not be a bad idea.

After sunset relax at one of the 3 fireplaces with a hot or cold drink. Join the family at the dinner table and enjoy a home cooked meal or make your own B.B.Q.  End the evening at the pool table or compete in a tennis table game. After all the excitement your body will definitely need a deep tissue massage also offered on the farm. Don’t forget to jump into the swimming pool!

pool table at southern comfort horse ranch

Accommodation on Southern Comfort Horse Ranch

Don’t want to go home? Camp out or stay in a dorm, double en-suite room, a self catering cottage or in the original Sod Farm House.

Team building near Plettenberg bay in the Knysna forest

Bring your friends or office staff for relaxing, teambuilding or workshop weekend. The ranch is ideal for students and school groups. For your children we offer a birthday party with a difference. Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch is also the perfect place for a real rustic farm wedding.

pool at southern comfort horse ranch

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Backpackers near Plettenberg Bay and Knysna

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch offers a  variety of affordable accommodation options.

treehouse at southern comfort Ranch

Southern Comfort Ranch offers Self Catering Accommodation, Camping and Backpacking near Plettenberg Bay and Knysna

Accommodation options includes backpacking in  dormitories, double en-suite bedrooms, family rooms, self catering cottages, a Tree house and camping sites for caravans and tents.
Guests can relax in the games room and lounge, next to the swimming pool or take part in the one of the activities at Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch.

Southern Comfort Ranch Cottage

Activities at Southern Comfort Horse Ranch near Plett includes Hiking, Quad biking, Horse Riding,

These activities include forest horse rides, forest hiking trails and guided Quad bike trails. If you have your own Quad, Off Road Bike or 4X4 you can have fun on the natural and man-made 4X4 obstacle course and play pit. You can of course also just relax in the tranquil atmosphere and clear you mind, or read a book!

camping at southern comfort ranch

The tuck shop at Southern Comfort Ranch is open all day

Get a delicious snack from the farm kitchen. The tuck shop is open all day till late night  with drinks and light snacks.

Bring your friends or office staff for relaxing, team building or workshop weekend.

The ranch is ideal for students and school groups.

For your children we offer a birthday party with a difference.

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch is also the perfect place for a real rustic farm wedding.

Amenities:
Bedding is supplied, but unfortunately no towels.
Please bring extra blankets during the winter months.

Accommodation Options:
* 2 Sleeper Dormitories
* 4 Sleeper Dormitories
* 8 Sleeper Dormitories with mini kitchenette and bathroom with shower
* Double en-suite Rooms
* 4 Sleeper Family Rooms
* 6 Sleeper Self Catering Cottages
* Tree House with Double Bed
* Camping Sites for Tents and Caravans

Rates:
Camping:  From R70
Rooms: From R95  per person sharing

Contact Details of the Ranch

Tel No:  +27 (0) 44 532 7885

Half-way between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna on the Garden Route, next to the Garden of Eden you are on the doorstep of Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch. This forest get-away is a must for nature lovers Located between Knysna & Pletteberg Bay off the N2 along the Fisantehoek road

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Quad Biking at Southern Comfort Ranch

Quad bike enthusiast, adrenalin junkies and nature lovers can enjoy the guided Quad Bike trails at Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch. Both beginners and experienced riders are welcome.

quad bikes at southern comfort ranch

Beginners as well as experienced quad bike riders are welcome at Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch

All Quad bike trails start on the man-made obstacle course at Southern Comfort Horse Ranch to ensure riders are comfortable and feel at ease on the Quad bike. The natural and man-made forest trail offers beautiful scenery and caters for beginners, as well as experienced riders. It would be a good idea to watch our videos on the website. You will see there what to expect on your visit to us.

quad bikes at southern comfort ranch

Bring your own 4×4 to Southern Comfort Horse Ranch

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch offers you a 4 x 4 play pit. Bring your own 4×4, Quad or off-road bike and have fun!  Experience the forest from another angle. Enter the natural and man-made obstacle course over the see-saw followed by waterholes, twisters and over 30 obstacles with an adrenaline rush you have never experienced.

The ranch is spectator – and vehicle-friendly to ensure a whole days fun.

For more information on Quad Biking at Southern Comfort western Horse Ranch click here

Horse Riding at Southern Comfort Horse Ranch

Twenty well-trained and cared for horse welcome you from the green pastures.

horse riding southern comfort ranch

Daily Horse Rides in Knysna forest at Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch

Twice daily, visitors go on an unforgettable forest horse ride, accompanied by experienced guides. From beginners to experienced riders can enjoy the lovely Knysna forest, indigenous trees, giant strelitzia, ferns growing wild, fynbos, small streams, mountain views from another angle on horseback.

forest horse rides knysna

Southern Comfort Western Horse Ranch also offers you a 4×4 play pit. This is a natural and man-made obstacle course for 4×4’s, Quads and off-road bikes. Bring your own 4×4, Quad or off-road bike and have fun! Or join us on a guided quad bike trail on one of our quad bikes.

Stay at Southern Comfort Horse Ranch in a dorm,a double en-suite room . a self catering cottage or camp on our camping site

Don’t want to go home? Camp out or stay in a dorm, double en-suite room, a self catering cottage or in the original Wood Cutters house.

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Plettenberg Bay Country Club

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Plettenberg Bay Country Club offers a superb 18 hole golf course

The Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The highly rated course is a very popular tourist destination. The main attraction being the challenging layout built to USGA specifications and is rated in the TOP 50 in South Africa.

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Plettenberg Bay Country Club is also popular with the local bird-watching club

Set in a nature reserve, the indigenous Flora attracts a large variety of bird life and small animals like antelope and bush pig, etc. Plettenberg Bay Country Club has also become popular with the local bird-watching club and is home to a large colorful bird known as the Knysna Loerie (Taurco corythaix).

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The clubhouse provides a great venue for all special functions and events big or small, such as: prize givings, birthdays, social gatherings, team building, conferences and many more corporate events, with the veranda overlooking the 18th green, offers the most beautiful vista. Lounge area and bar with a big screen TV.

* The proshop offers a wide selection of branded clothing and accessories.
* The clubhouse has full change/shower facilities for men and women.
* The Plettenberg Bay Country Club also offers 4 tennis courts and two Bowling greens.

The Plettenberg Country Club is open every day with competitions organized on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons.

Length: 5926m (Mens) 5081m (Ladies)
Par / Rating: 72 / 71
Designer: Robert Hawtree and upgraded by Robert OFriel

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Opened: 1977
Visitor Conditions: Recognised handicap for competitions.
Practice Facility: Pitching, Chipping and putting greens

We are about to embark on a major refurbishment to the Club house in 2008, starting with the Proshop relocation at present.

Contact Details of Plett Country Club:

We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking Enquiry Form or contact us on the following numbers and use “Lalakoi Post” as your reference.

Reservations

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 533 2132

Fax No: +27 (0) 44 533 0035

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plettenberg bay country club

The Plettenberg Bay Golf Club has a 18hole golf course

The Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The highly rated course is a very popular tourist destination. The main attraction being the challenging layout built to USGA specifications and is rated in the TOP 50 in South Africa.

Plettenberg Country club situated in Natur reserve

Set in a nature reserve, the indigenous Flora attracts a large variety of bird life and small animals like antelope and bush pig, etc. The site has also become popular with the local bird-watching club and is home to a large colorful bird known as the Knysna Loerie (Taurco corythaix).

plettenberg bay country club

The clubhouse provides a great venue for all special functions and events big or small, such as: prize givings, birthdays, social gatherings, team building, conferences and many more corporate events, with the veranda overlooking the 18th green, offers the most beautiful vista. Lounge area and bar with a big screen TV.

* The proshop offers a wide selection of branded clothing and accessories.
* The clubhouse has full change/shower facilities for men and women.
* The Plettenberg Bay Country Club also offers 4 tennis courts and two Bowling greens.

The Plettenberg Country Club is open every day with competitions organized on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons.

plettenberg bay country club

Length: 5926m (Mens) 5081m (Ladies)
Par / Rating: 72 / 71
Designer: Robert Hawtree and upgraded by Robert OFriel
Opened: 1977
Visitor Conditions: Recognised handicap for competitions.
Practice Facility: Pitching, Chipping and putting greens

We are about to embark on a major refurbishment to the Club house in 2008, starting with the Proshop relocation at present.

Contact Details:

We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking Enquiry Form or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory.com” as your reference.

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 533 2132
Fax No: +27 (0) 44 533 0035