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Did you know...
The town of Mossel Bay is featured in the Guinness Book of Records?
It has the second most temperate climate in the world ! second only to Hawaii!
Come and escape from the cold windy weather of the Cape to the only town facing North on the coast of Africa, we are situated in the Cape right at the beginning of the world famous "Garden Route" only one hours drive from Oudshoorn , the Ostrich Farms and the Kango Caves.
Santos Beach, Mossel Bay
Bay of Attractions
Mossel Bay isn't called 'Bay of Attractions' for nothing. In fact, as a stopping point on many Garden Route tours, we like to think we have it all! Embark on a game drive and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free area.
Ride on elephants through the Botlierskop Game Reserve. Take a boat trip to nearby Seal Island, which approximately 3000 Cape Fur seals call home. Seal Island is also ideal for dolphin viewing and whale watching (from July - November). If you'd prefer to stay on dry land, enjoy 24km of sandy beaches washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Adrenalin junkies
For adrenalin junkies, there is plenty to keep you occupied on your Garden Route tour's stop off in Mossel Bay. Experience bungee jumping, bridge swinging, abseiling and South Africa's current favourite for thrill seekers, shark-cage diving and scuba diving! For the less adventurous nature lovers, the Oyster Catcher Trail is an eco cultural hiking trail along the coast from a Khoi San cave in Mossel Bay ending at the Gouritz River mouth. Finally, for a truly unique way of whale watching, embark on a helicopter flip over the town and the bay.
South Africa's historical gem
Mossel Bay is South Africa's historical gem in South Africa. Visit the Museum Complex where most famously, the Maritime Museum houses a life-size replica of the Dias Caravel boat. Other must-sees are the Cultural Museum, the Shell Museum, the aquarium, the ethno botanical garden containing the 500 year old Post Office Tree. Arts and Crafts is alive and thriving in Mossel Bay and are a highlight on most Garden Route tours. Watch artists at work at the Crafts Art Workshop, or go on a "Meet the people" Tour, where you'll meet South Africans in places few have visited before. Travel the back roads as you listen to Tant Millie reliving the past with pride. Speak to Ian, a man at peace with his existence, and chat with Tant Pop, with a face that has seen many summers.
Other attractions...
In the nearby town of Great Brak, Visit the Hough's Herbal garden in Great Brak and the many art galleries in this small town. Take a drive to the original mission village of Friemersheim in the Outeniqua hills, revisit the South Africa of old. A time where passion ruled the day and the value of hard work, creativity and plain old fashioned perseverance was the rule, rather than the exception. On the way home, visit the museum in the "old school house" which was built in 1902, The Wolwedans Dam built in 1952 and the 1924 Hydro Electric Power Station.
For Garden Route tours of a different kind travel South West from Mossel Bay via the village of Boggemsbaai, Vleesbaai, Fransmanshoek, Kanonpunt to the Gourits river mouth where the scenic river provides both good fishing and boating.
Part of this information was provided by the Mossel Bay Tourism Board Tel: 044 691 2202
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