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mossel bay Experience Footprints Social Entrepreneurs Personalised heritage tours with special reference to the history of Mossel Bay's indigenous people. Cultural tours of the Dias Museum Complex, historical sites in Mossel Bay, the mission stations of the Southern Cape, the Cape St Blaize Lighthouse and the St Blaize Trail. They are situated at 19 Dial Brand Street, Extention 6, Mossel Bay. Send an e-mail to footprintsmossbay@gmail.com or phone 072 855 3534. Back Road Safaris "Meet the People" tours for visitors wanting meaningful cultural exchanges, safaris, tours, adventure holidays, mountain-, coastal- and forest walks and trails. They also cater for those who want to explore the diversity more quiet roads of the beautiful Garden Route. Online reservations are offered for hotels, accommodation, transportation and vehicle hire through the worldwide WHL network. They are situated at 10 Da Gama Street, Mossel Bay. Visit www.backroadsafaris.co.za or phone 044 690 8150 or 083 262 2307 Mossel Bay Craft Art Workshop Collective space where local artists display their products, work and teach (the resident artists are all committed to training and helping disadvantaged people to create opportunities for themselves). The ideal shopping locale for tour groups. They are situated in Market Street, Mossel Bay, next to the Tourism Office. Visit; www.visitmosselbay.co.za/shopping or phone 044 691 1761. 92510-LS-HG11-CL culture Museums ATKV Hartenbos Museum A museum of the Voortrekker Great Trek for history (1836-38) and South Africa's famous Voortrekkers. Objects from the Great Trek and the Commemorative Trek of 1938 are displayed in nine themed rooms (preparation for the journey; outspan; repair and maintenance; games; song and dance; women's activities, amongst others) Tour groups are welcome. The museum is situated on Kaap de Goedehoop Lane in Hartenbos. Visit www.hartenbos.co.za or phone 044 695 2183. Dias Museum Complex The Dias Museum Complex surrounds the a venerable Milkwood tree (Sideroxylon inerme), known as the world's oldest Post Office, where you can send a specially franked card, and includes: • A Shell Museum - South Africa's largest collection of shells. • An indigenous ethno-botanical garden with a Braille trail, historic Malay graves, a replica of the padrae (commemorative cross) which Dias erected during his visit and the spring from which Dias and his crew are thought to have drawn water. Mossel Bay's Maritime Museum Which houses a full size replica of the kind of caravel in which Bartolomeu Dias would have sailed when he and his crew became the first Europeans to land in South Africa (in February, 1488). Visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za/calender for details. The Dias Museum Complex welcomes tour groups. They are situated in Market Street, Mossel Bay, opposite the Tourism Information Office). Visit www.diasmuseum.museum.com or phone 044 691 1067. 92814-SC-HG11-MB 92802-SC-HG11-MB 92608-LS-HG11-MB reeds 40 jaar in die bedryf KOM BESOEK ONS GERUS VIR ‘N GROOT VERSKEIDENHEID NUWE EN TWEEDEHANDSE MEUBELS Great Brak River Museum Showcases the history of Great Brak River village (established in 1859) and the Searles - its founding family. Many photographs dating from 1881 to the present; household-, military- and other interesting artefacts. Visits to the village's restored hydropower station (1924) can be arranged on request. Suitable for tour groups. They are situated in Amy Searle Street, Great Brak River. Visit www.greatbrakriver.co.za or phone 044 620 3338. 92862-SJ-4411-CL SPRINGSTRAAT 14 MOSSELBAAI 86

mossel bay<br />

Experience<br />

Footprints Social Entrepreneurs<br />

Personalised heritage tours with special<br />

reference to the history of Mossel Bay's<br />

indigenous people. Cultural tours of the Dias<br />

Museum Complex, historical sites in Mossel<br />

Bay, the mission stations of the Southern<br />

Cape, the Cape St Blaize Lighthouse and the<br />

St Blaize Trail. They are situated at 19 Dial<br />

Brand Street, Extention 6, Mossel Bay.<br />

Send an e-mail to<br />

footprintsmossbay@gmail.com or<br />

phone 072 855 3534.<br />

Back Road Safaris<br />

"Meet the People" tours for visitors wanting<br />

meaningful cultural exchanges, safaris,<br />

tours, adventure holidays, mountain-,<br />

coastal- and forest walks and trails. They<br />

also cater for those who want to explore the<br />

diversity<br />

more quiet roads of the beautiful Garden<br />

Route. Online reservations are offered for<br />

hotels, accommodation, transportation and<br />

vehicle hire through the worldwide WHL<br />

network. They are situated at 10 Da Gama<br />

Street, Mossel Bay.<br />

Visit www.backroadsafaris.co.za or<br />

phone 044 690 8150 or 083 262 2307<br />

Mossel Bay Craft Art Workshop<br />

Collective space where local artists display<br />

their products, work and teach (the resident<br />

artists are all committed to training and helping<br />

disadvantaged people to create opportunities<br />

for themselves). The ideal shopping locale for<br />

tour groups. They are situated in Market<br />

Street, Mossel Bay, next to the Tourism Office.<br />

Visit; www.visitmosselbay.co.za/shopping<br />

or phone 044 691 1761.<br />

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culture<br />

Museums<br />

ATKV Hartenbos Museum<br />

A museum of the Voortrekker Great Trek<br />

for history<br />

(1836-38) and South Africa's famous<br />

Voortrekkers. Objects from the Great<br />

Trek and the Commemorative Trek of<br />

1938 are displayed in nine themed<br />

rooms (preparation for the journey;<br />

outspan; repair and maintenance;<br />

games; song and dance; women's activities,<br />

amongst others) Tour groups are<br />

welcome. The museum is situated on<br />

Kaap de Goedehoop Lane in Hartenbos.<br />

Visit www.hartenbos.co.za or phone<br />

044 695 2183.<br />

Dias Museum Complex<br />

The Dias Museum Complex surrounds<br />

the a venerable Milkwood tree<br />

(Sideroxylon inerme), known as the<br />

world's oldest Post Office, where you can<br />

send a specially franked card, and<br />

includes:<br />

• A Shell Museum - South Africa's<br />

largest collection of shells.<br />

• An indigenous ethno-botanical<br />

garden with a Braille trail, historic<br />

Malay graves, a replica of the padrae<br />

(commemorative cross) which Dias<br />

erected during his visit and the<br />

spring from which Dias and his crew<br />

are thought to have drawn water.<br />

Mossel Bay's Maritime Museum<br />

Which houses a full size replica of the kind<br />

of caravel in which Bartolomeu Dias would<br />

have sailed when he and his crew became<br />

the first Europeans to land in South Africa<br />

(in February, 1488).<br />

Visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za/calender<br />

for details. The Dias Museum Complex<br />

welcomes tour groups. They are situated in<br />

Market Street, Mossel Bay, opposite the<br />

Tourism Information Office).<br />

Visit www.diasmuseum.museum.com or<br />

phone 044 691 1067.<br />

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92802-SC-HG11-MB<br />

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reeds 40 jaar in die bedryf<br />

KOM BESOEK ONS GERUS VIR ‘N GROOT VERSKEIDENHEID NUWE<br />

EN TWEEDEHANDSE MEUBELS<br />

Great Brak River Museum<br />

Showcases the history of Great Brak River<br />

village (established in 1859) and the Searles<br />

- its founding family. Many photographs<br />

dating from 1881 to the present; household-,<br />

military- and other interesting<br />

artefacts.<br />

Visits to the village's restored hydropower<br />

station (1924) can be arranged on request.<br />

Suitable for tour groups. They are situated<br />

in Amy Searle Street, Great Brak River.<br />

Visit www.greatbrakriver.co.za or phone<br />

044 620 3338.<br />

92862-SJ-4411-CL<br />

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Landmarks<br />

Mossel Bay abounds with interesting heritage sites, from historical<br />

buildings to rare archeological finds. Find more interesting landmarks<br />

to visit by obtaining your copy of "Explore historical Mossel<br />

Bay on foot’ at the Tourism Office, on the corner of Market and<br />

Church streets. Tel: 044 691 2202. Then take a leisurely stroll through<br />

town and be amazed by the unique architecture on offer.<br />

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culture<br />

Santos Pavilion<br />

One of only two Victorian beach pavilions still in use (the<br />

other being the Royal Pavilion in Brighton). Built in 1906<br />

by a local contractor - the architect having visited<br />

England to study the original. It now houses the Santos<br />

Pavilion restaurant. Suitable for tour groups. Visit<br />

www.visitmosselbaai.co.za/restaurants/santospavilion-restaurant<br />

or contact 044 690 4567.<br />

The St Blaize Cave at Mossel Bay Point.<br />

Cape St Blaize Cave<br />

A popular whale-watching spot, ancient shelter and an<br />

important archeological site with artefacts dating back<br />

80 000 years. It was first excavated in 1888. Sign<br />

boards provide information about archeology and<br />

whales; ample tour bus parking.<br />

The cave is situated beneath the St Blaize Lighthouse,<br />

at the start of the St Blaize Trail in the Point Area in<br />

Mossel Bay.<br />

Visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za/archeology or contact<br />

044 691 2202.<br />

St Blaize Lighthouse<br />

A beacon for navigators since 1864. The original<br />

clockwork mechanism that turned the light required<br />

24-hour maintenance as it needed winding every three<br />

hours - automation only came about in the mid 1970's.<br />

The lighthouse is open to visitors from Monday to<br />

Friday (10:00 to 15:00). Closed on public holidays. Visit<br />

www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net or contact 044<br />

690 3015. It is situated in Montagu Street, Mossel Bay.<br />

Mossel Bay's Post Office Tree<br />

The world's oldest Post Office, the Post Office Tree,<br />

was first used when Pedro d' Ataida left a letter in a<br />

sailor's boot up in a tree by the fountain. The venerable<br />

Milkwood tree (Sideroxylon inerme) is situated in the<br />

Dias Museum Complex.<br />

A beautiful night at the Mossel Bay Point. Photo: Kolie Visser.<br />

Enjoy a swim at the popular Poort.<br />

Mossel Bay Reserve showcases bio-diversity<br />

The community nature reserve - a first of its kind in Mossel Bay - showcases the unique<br />

bio-diversity of the region whilst creating job-, education-, and tourism opportunities.<br />

The 300 hectare Oyster Bay Reserve was<br />

established in 2003 and is situated<br />

adjacent to the Garden Route Casino, the<br />

Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort and<br />

the suburb of KwaNonqaba and reaches<br />

down to the beach at Oyster Bay.<br />

"The Oyster Bay Reserve is open to the<br />

public.<br />

The Reserve Manager, Aiden Beck, said<br />

that the term bio-diversity refers the<br />

number and variety of life forms found<br />

within a given environment.<br />

"It’s really just a new way of saying<br />

species diversity or species richness and<br />

it can be applied to a small area like our<br />

reserve or to the entire planet - but it’s<br />

important, because it’s one of the ways we<br />

measure the health of an ecosystem."<br />

He said that, as in many other areas of the<br />

world, Mossel Bay’s bio-diversity is threatened<br />

by a number of factors ranging from<br />

urbanisation to global warming.<br />

"Tourism in Mossel Bay relies significantly<br />

on the area’s natural, pristine beauty and<br />

our natural and cultural assets are vital for<br />

creating jobs and income."<br />

He said that the Oyster Bay Reserve will<br />

feature an Environmental Education<br />

Centre as well as a number of tourism<br />

projects ranging from donkey cart tours, to<br />

hiking trails and bird watching. A penguin<br />

rehabilitation centre, beekeeping and<br />

worm farming projects will also be established.<br />

"The Education Centre - which will feature<br />

an intimate amphitheatre for lectures and<br />

demonstrations - has been designed to<br />

showcase sustainable living technologies<br />

and will welcome the local community as<br />

well as visitors."<br />

Mr Beck said that the hiking trails would be<br />

the first of the projects to open to visitors<br />

and that they will follow a route to the<br />

coast via a number of watering holes, and<br />

through three distinct fynbos biomes.<br />

"Although this is essentially a botanical<br />

reserve, there is a variety of game, and<br />

the bird watching is excellent," he said.<br />

Besides its value as a conservation area<br />

and an educational resource, the Reserve<br />

plays an important role in the local tourism<br />

industry.<br />

"People come to Mossel Bay for its natural<br />

beauty and many of them are hungry for<br />

information about its unique environment.<br />

"Now, with a well-managed Reserve so<br />

close to the centre of town (it’s only about<br />

88<br />

five kilometres from the tourism office),<br />

we’ll be able to offer meaningful experiences<br />

that will fulfil that need - and we<br />

hope that the awareness these experiences<br />

create will go a long way towards<br />

preserving the rich bio-diversity of our<br />

area."<br />

Visit www.oysterbayreserve.co.za for<br />

information on the Reserve’s environmental-<br />

and eco tourism projects. For more<br />

information about Mossel Bay, go to<br />

www.visitmosselbay.co.za<br />

Aloe Ferox Factory<br />

Visit the Aloe Ferox Factory for an<br />

informative tour and see how aloes are<br />

processed. The factory shop stocks<br />

cosmetic and health care products, delicacies<br />

and pet care products.<br />

Tour groups are welcome. Visit www.<br />

aloeferoxafrica.com or phone 028 735<br />

2504. Find them on the N2 between<br />

Mossel Bay and Albertinia.<br />

Model Shipyard<br />

Watch craftsmen design and build model<br />

ships - including the much acclaimed<br />

Stephens & Kenau range of museum<br />

quality models; custom projects for film<br />

and interior design and admiralty-style<br />

models (plank-on frame - with the inside of<br />

the hull an exact miniature of the original).<br />

Kits are also for sale.<br />

Visit www.shipyard.co.za or phone 044<br />

691 1531. Find them at Shop 16, in the<br />

Ocean View Mall in Bland Street, Mossel<br />

Bay.


mossel bay<br />

Besoekers<br />

by biblioteke<br />

Mosselbaai en Hartenbos beskik oor uitstaande<br />

biblioteke wat besoekers verwelkom.<br />

Tweedehandse boeke word te koop<br />

aangebied. Dit is die ideale plek om te<br />

besoek as die weer jou binnetoe jaag, of as<br />

jy verkies om net met ‘n mooi boek op die<br />

strand te ontspan.<br />

Die biblioteke bied ook ‘n vakansieprogram<br />

vir kinders aan. Biblioteektye is van Maandae<br />

tot Vrydae van 09:00 tot 17:00 en op<br />

Saterdae van 09:00 tot 11:30. Navrae kan<br />

aan die Mosselbaai Biblioteek by 044 606<br />

5171 gerig word. Deur 044 606 5000 te<br />

skakel, kan u na die biblioteek in u omgewing<br />

(KwaNonqaba, D’Almeida Hartenbos<br />

of Mosselbaai) deurgeskakel word.<br />

Harry Giddy Public Park<br />

Visit the Harry Giddy Park (Marsh Street) in the centre<br />

of Mossel Bay for a lovely picnic under huge trees and<br />

the sound of birds singing. The park is directly opposite<br />

the Municipal building, on the corner of Marsh and<br />

Wassung Streets. The park is open from 08:00 - 18:00<br />

daily and entrance is free. The park boasts a wide<br />

variety of exotic birds and other animals and is a very<br />

popular venue for children’s parties. Large groups must<br />

preferably phone and make a booking in advance.<br />

Please contact Megan Lewis on 044 606 606 6129 for<br />

more information and bookings.<br />

discover mossel bay<br />

The Harry Giddy-Park is a great spot to visit a range of animals. Mossel Bay is<br />

the only town in the Southern Cape boasting a facility where the public can view<br />

a range of animals in a municipal park for free.<br />

Die kinderprogram vind plaas tussen<br />

10:00 - 12:00 en lyk soos volg:<br />

• 9 Desember: Towerkuns-vertoning<br />

• 12 Desember: Arts & Craft met Estelle<br />

• 13 Desember: Diere is ons vriende<br />

• 14 Desember: Kom ons maak<br />

Kersversierings<br />

• 15 Desember: Dis weer Kerspartytjie<br />

Bird lovers can spend hours in the Oyster Bay Reserve<br />

Bishops Bird Hide, located close to Pinnacle Point. Up to 12<br />

different bird species can be found in the Reserve. For more<br />

information, contact Aiden Beck 044 6933 429.<br />

A beautiful peacock.<br />

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Dry Goods Braai Wood - Bait - Ice<br />

TRADING HOURS:<br />

Mon - Fri: 08H00 - 17H00<br />

Sat: 08H00 - 14H00<br />

25 Dec: CLOSED<br />

Sundays: CLOSED<br />

TEL: 044 695 0176<br />

FAX: 044 695 0173<br />

E-MAIL: gastao@gastaosfoods.co.za<br />

Website: www.gastaos.co.za<br />

GERICKE STREET, VOORBAAI<br />

T-shirts R180<br />

Golf & Short Sleeve shirts R299<br />

Also dresses, skirts, shorts, trousers, socks, caps, tops & belts available.<br />

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Sandals for summer - Buy Pairs and you get<br />

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Your One Stop Fashion<br />

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Wagter<br />

ORAL WELKOM NIE<br />

Honde word op geen strande in die<br />

Mosselbaaise munisipale gebied toegelaat<br />

nie. Honde mag wel na openbare<br />

oop-ruimtes, soos strate en parke geneem<br />

word. Indien daar by 'n strand 'n kennisgewing<br />

is wat wys honde word wel toegelaat,<br />

kan honde soontoe geneem word. Volgens<br />

die woord-voerder van die munisipaliteit,<br />

Harry Hill, moet honde deurentyd aan 'n<br />

leiband wees en onder toesig van die<br />

eienaar. Die eienaar moet ook toerusting<br />

byderhand hê om die hond se ontlasting op te<br />

Don't forget to keep your doggy on a leash.<br />

tel en te verwyder, indien nodig.<br />

mossel bay<br />

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Family entertainment<br />

ATKV Hartenbos Holiday Resort Day visitors can enjoy a heated indoor swimming<br />

pool, an outdoor swimming pool, putt-putt, trampolines, tennis, bowls, and video<br />

games. The ATKV Hartenbos Museum offers a snapshot of Voortrekker life during the<br />

Great Trek. Also, discover Afrikaans poetry when strolling down the ATKV walk; a two<br />

km stretch along the seafront offers work by sixteen famous poets. The ATKV offices<br />

are situated in Kaap de Goede Hoop Avenue in Hartenbos. For more information,<br />

contact 044 601 7200.<br />

Blasters Family Entertainment Centre Restaurant; braai terrace; live music;<br />

blacklight mini golf; paintless paint ball (which takes the mess out of paintball and puts<br />

the pain back in laser tag); soft play (padded jungle gym areas for toddlers and<br />

children up to 12); ball battle (for older kids), and more. They also offer conferencing<br />

and team building facilities. They are situated in Mascador Street, Voorbaai, Mossel<br />

Bay. For more information, contact 044 692 0521.<br />

Eight Bells Mountain Inn This historic hotel in the mountains offers activities for<br />

guests and day visitors. Swimming pool; tennis- and squash courts; bowling green;<br />

marked and colour-coded hiking- and mountain bike trails; birding; guided horse trails;<br />

beginners paddock rides; children’s donkey cart rides; children’s playground and a<br />

games room, and more. Ideal for tour groups. They are situated just off the R328, near<br />

Ruiterbos. For more information, contact 044 631 0000.<br />

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Voor jy Wagter op 'n uitstappie neem, maak eers<br />

seker waar hy welkom is.<br />

Mosselbaai Mall Heiderand en<br />

Dias Convenience Sentrum<br />

Don't forget, you can now find the Holiday Guide on the web too; visit www.mosselbayadvertiser.com<br />

Our staff would like to wish<br />

all our friends, customers<br />

and holiday makers a happy<br />

festive season!<br />

For your convenience the store will be open:<br />

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TEL: 044 695 2475


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discover mossel bay<br />

Mosselbaai en omgewing bied 'n wye verskeidenheid staproetes vir mense<br />

van alle fiksheidsvlakke. Roetes is uitgelê om die sonderlinge natuurskoon<br />

van die hierdie deel van die Tuinroete tot sy volle reg te laat kom.<br />

White tiger at Jukani. Photo: Danie Pretorius.<br />

Game viewing with<br />

the whole family<br />

JUKANI PREDATOR PARK<br />

Tel: 044 698 2004<br />

When visiting Jukani, you will meet tigers,<br />

lions and various other predator species.<br />

Join them for a guided tour each day at<br />

10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.<br />

To watch the big cats eat, join the 16:00<br />

afternoon feeding session. After the tour<br />

you can enjoy snacks at the curio shop.<br />

Owners Jurg and Karen Olsen might join<br />

you and allow you into their private<br />

relationship with their big cats.<br />

BERGSIG GAME FARM<br />

Tel: 044 695 1660<br />

BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE<br />

GAME RESERVE<br />

Tel: 044 696 6055<br />

GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE<br />

Tel: 028 735 1200<br />

GONDWANA GAME RESERVE<br />

Tel: 044 697 7002<br />

NYARU GAME LODGE<br />

Tel: 082 715 1933<br />

ZORGFONTEIN ECO &<br />

WILDLIFE RESERVE<br />

Sel: 071 280 1351<br />

Vir die natuurliefhebber is daar die groot<br />

verskeidenheid fynbos om stap-stap te<br />

bestudeer. Geniet die beste van beide<br />

wêrelde met roetes wat effe bergagtig is<br />

en ander wat weer ‘n draai op die mooiste<br />

strande in die omgewing maak. Wees op<br />

die uitkyk vir die sonderlinge swart Tobie<br />

voëltjies op die strande, maar wees ewe<br />

bedag op slange, veral pofadders in die<br />

veld, en dra geskikte, ingeloopte skoene.<br />

Dit kan baie warm word in Desember en<br />

Januarie, maak dus seker dat jy genoeg<br />

water met jou saamneem, behoorlike<br />

voorsorg neem teen sonbrand en maak<br />

altyd seker dat iemand tuis weet watter<br />

roete julle aanpak en wanneer om julle<br />

terug te verwag. Moet nooit van ’n staproete<br />

afdwaal nie. Moenie enige van die<br />

staproetes alleen aanpak nie, stap altyd in<br />

‘n groep en maak seker dat selfone gelaai<br />

is en genoeg lugtyd het om in ‘n noodgeval<br />

te gebruik. Hoewel dit gewoonlik<br />

baie warm is, kan die weer, veral langs die<br />

kus, gou verander, moet dus nie sonder<br />

warm klere ‘n staptog aanpak nie.<br />

Web: www.bonniedale.com<br />

Tel: 044 695 3175<br />

MOSSELBAAI<br />

Mossel Bay Hiking Club:<br />

044 698 1675<br />

St Blaize-roete: 044 691 2202<br />

BOGGOMSBAAI | VLEESBAAI<br />

Tel: 044 699 1204 Sel: 082 550 4788<br />

Oystercatcher-roete<br />

Hunter Gatherer-roete<br />

GROOT-BRAKRIVIER<br />

Wolwedans Groot-Brakrivier:<br />

044 620 2100<br />

Great Brak River Village Walk:<br />

044 620 3338<br />

Zorgfontein: 044 696 5815 of<br />

071 280 1351<br />

Zingela Indlela: 044 694 0011<br />

RUITERBOS<br />

Koumanshoek: 044 691 2202 of<br />

044 631 0120<br />

Ruiterbos: 044 691 2202<br />

On the Robinson: 044 691 2202<br />

Skaapplaas: 044 631 0035<br />

Attekwaskloof: 044 874 2184<br />

Attaskloof: 044 874 2184<br />

ALBERTINIA<br />

Tel: 028 735 8000<br />

Gouriqua-roete<br />

Fynbos-roete<br />

Witblits-roete<br />

Die Poort-roete<br />

HERBERTSDALE<br />

Tel: 044 651 1605<br />

BONNIEDALE HOLIDAY FARM<br />

The ideal spot for day visitors with many<br />

activities for the whole family, offering<br />

hiking where San Rock art can be viewed,<br />

mountain biking, paddle boats, swimming<br />

in rock pools, horseback riding, and<br />

Bonniedale is also a prime spot for the<br />

keen 4x4 enthusiast. Camping and other<br />

accommodation options available.Also<br />

join them for a special New Years Eve<br />

celebration in the function hall.<br />

Mosselbaai en omgewing bied 'n wye verskeidenheid staproetes vir mense van alle fiksheidsvlakke.<br />

Whale watching is a popular pass-time<br />

in Mossel Bay.<br />

watching<br />

All Southern Right Whales agrees; Mossel<br />

Bay has the perfect combination of depth<br />

and shelter for the ultimate romance and for<br />

safe and easy calving. That's why all people<br />

agree; Mossel Bay is the perfect place for<br />

whale watching, with its peak from May -<br />

October. On a good whale watching day<br />

you can see the whales from almost any<br />

elevated position on our shore, yet, here<br />

are some of the locals’ favourite spots: The<br />

Point, Cape St Blaize Lighthouse, the lawns<br />

of the Diaz Museum complex, De Bakke or<br />

Diaz Beach, and any cliff top on the southern<br />

side of town.<br />

THE SHARK LAB<br />

The Shark Lab is operated by Oceans Aware, an organization<br />

dedicated to improving the general public's awareness<br />

of the marine environment and ensuring it's sustainability<br />

for future generations.<br />

The aquarium aims to give the public an insight into the<br />

wonders of South Africa's Sharks!<br />

Guests are welcome at intimate aquarium and given<br />

personal tours by the Shark Lab's Aquarists, who will<br />

provide them a close-up and personal tour of the resident<br />

sharks, facility tanks, and share insightful information about<br />

research experiments during a one-on-one journey of<br />

discovery.<br />

For a donation. visitors may feed the sharks on Tuesdays,<br />

Thursdays & Saturdays at 15:00, and the very brave brave<br />

may swim with the sharks in the pelagic tank.<br />

The Shark Lab Aquarium and Research Facility is situated<br />

at the Point, below the Big Blue Restaurant and is open<br />

daily from 09:00 - 17:00.<br />

For more information, contact Oceans Research on 044<br />

690 5799.<br />

A gift shop is available, and remember to ask about becoming<br />

a member of Friends of the Aquarium.<br />

MEET THE SHARKS<br />

Oceans Aware's Meet the Sharks is a fun, educational<br />

programme teaching children about the biology, evolution<br />

and importance of sharks.<br />

Oceans Aware hosts the 'Meet the Sharks'-programme free<br />

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of charge every Friday in December at 13:00 outside the Shark Lab<br />

aquarium. The programme includes a brief presentation and a shark<br />

dissection, which is a quite memorable experience for people of all<br />

ages.<br />

The dates are as follows: 9, 16, 23 and 30 December.


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discover mossel bay<br />

Quad-biking is<br />

definitely for the<br />

adrenalin junkie.<br />

NYARU GAME LODGE<br />

Nyaru is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, 20 minutes from Mossel Bay and 10<br />

minutes from Hartenbos. Apart from offering adrenalin junkies an unforgettable quad bike<br />

track for the ultimate African bush experience, Nyaru offers exciting game viewing tours with<br />

4 x 4 vehicles and/or on horseback. All activities are experienced within meters of wildlife<br />

such as giraffe, zebra's, blue wildebeest, white rhino, cheetah, a large variety of antelope<br />

and abundance of bird life. Enjoy a meal at the traditional African restaurant and take a<br />

FREE nature walk at your leisure to observe the wildlife, making it a photographer’s heaven.<br />

Overnight chalet accommodation is also available. Contact: Ruan Fouche<br />

Website: http://www.nyarugame.co.za | e-mail: nyarugame@mweb.co.za<br />

phone: +27 (0) 44 050 0033 | mobile:+27 (0) 82 715 1933<br />

ZINGLELA INDLELA<br />

Tel: 044 694 0011<br />

UNIC ADVENTURE & GUEST FARM<br />

Tel: 044 694 0051<br />

GARDEN ROUTE ADVENTURE CENTRE<br />

Tel: 044 691 3182<br />

Mossel Bay has no lack of options for<br />

the adrenalin junkies among us. Take<br />

your pick from the variety of pulse<br />

racing activities on offer.<br />

WHITE SHARK AFRICA<br />

White Shark Africa offers shark cage diving for the super<br />

adventurous type. They have a proud history in white shark<br />

research, conservation and education.<br />

Clients are briefed by the White Shark Africa team at the<br />

yacht club before embarking on a dive. The entire trip<br />

generally lasts for about four hours. Lunch, snacks and<br />

drinks are supplied on the boat, where there is also plenty<br />

of opportunity to chat to the staff and ask questions. Upon<br />

return to the dock, afternoon tea is offered and certificates<br />

are handed out. The office is situated in the Prince Vincent<br />

Building (Shop 22, corner of Church and Bland Streets in<br />

Mossel Bay). Bookings can be made on 044 691 3796 or<br />

082 455 2438.<br />

SKYDIVE; MOSSEL BAY<br />

AIRFIELD AALWYNDAL<br />

082 824 8599<br />

AE DIVING ABSEILING &<br />

SPORT ROCK CLIMBING<br />

082 621 8619<br />

GREAT GARDEN ROUTE ECO<br />

ADVENTURE TOURS<br />

Abseiling & Kayaking:<br />

044 691 3182<br />

RIDES ON ELEPHANT BACK<br />

BOTLIERSKOP<br />

044 696 6055<br />

Mossel Bay waters is ideal for scuba diving.<br />

Photo: Fiona Ayerst<br />

ADVENTURES EDGE<br />

DIVE & TRAINING CENTRE<br />

082 940 6935<br />

SHARK CAGE DIVING<br />

044 691 3182<br />

Explore off the beaten track in a 4x4.<br />

You will never forget having an elephant picnic.<br />

Take a leap of faith.<br />

Explore off the beaten track in a 4x4<br />

One of the most enjoyable ways to experience the breathtaking natural scenery of the Southern Cape is by traversing one of<br />

the many 4x4 routes in the Mossel Bay area. Routes range from rather easy to the more extreme for the very adventurous.<br />

Experience different landscapes; from coastal<br />

areas, to magnificent mountain ranges to<br />

almost semi-desert areas. The Southern Cape<br />

Route Owners' Forum, in partnership with<br />

Western Cape Nature Conservation, promotes<br />

the Southern Cape as a 4x4 destination and<br />

encourages envirnonmentally sensitive awareness<br />

among route owners and off-road users.<br />

Some of the routes to try, are;<br />

VLEESBAAI<br />

Discover the wild beautiful side of the Garden<br />

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Route on the farm 'Misgunst', situated on the<br />

Indian seaboard near the village of Vleesbaai -<br />

home to the unique Vleesbaai 4x4Dune Route.<br />

Enjoy the thrills of a vehicle friendly 4x4 dune<br />

route challenge and there is also the option of a<br />

lush camping area that includes ablution<br />

facilities with hot water, a picnic on the beach,<br />

fishing, hiking along the beach. This is an<br />

enjoyable 12km dune ride - pure fun that can<br />

provide drivers of all skill levels an enjoyable<br />

couple of hours. A wonderful outing for the<br />

whole family!<br />

Contact: Chrisilda or Riekie van Rensburg<br />

Tel: 044 699 1107<br />

Cell: 082 784 8238.<br />

CANCA FYNBOS Tel: 079 883 0666<br />

ZINGELA INDLELA Tel:044 694 0011<br />

BONNIEDALE Tel: 044 695 3175<br />

NYARU GAME LODGE<br />

Tel: 082 715 1933


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