Between
Heidelberg and Storms River Mouth close to Port elizabeth, lies
the area known as "the garden route". The Garden Routes
runs parallel to a coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall
indigenous forests, and golden beaches. The lakes and rivers lend
themselves to boating, fishing and swimming while the forests
and mountains are full of trails ideal for hikers and mountainbikers.
This is also an ideal are for whale and dolphin watching.
Fashionable
seaside resorts are scattered along the Garden Route attracting
jet-setters from around the globe. There are also smaller private
lodges situated private forests or on marine reserves overlooking
the ocean
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Lodges & Hotels on The Garden Route
Phantom
Forest
Phantom
Forest is a mystical retreat hidden in a Milkwood Forest offering
one of the best Eco experiences in the Western Cape. The lodge
is best suited to those who are young at heart and who like
adventure, and is an ideal getaway for honeymooners. It is
however not ideal for anyone who has difficulty walking due
to the uneven raised wooden walkways. The lodge offers all
the necessary luxuries.
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Tsala
Treetops
Tsala tree top Lodge is a symphony of stone, wood,
glass and water set high above the floor of the magnificent
indigenous forests of the Garden Route, between Knysna and
Plettenberg Bay. Eastern and European flavours blend with
the cultures of Africa to reflect in the tastes, rhythms and
colours of the hand crafted fittings and superb cuisine.
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Hunter's
Country House
Hunter's
Country House, "an elegant English country house in Africa"
is situated 10km west of the premier resort town of Plettenberg
Bay with its endless golden beaches and magnificent indigenous
forests. This multi-award winning property is the longest
established in the group and defines the benchmark for sumptuous
country living and impeccable service. Hunters Country House
is also a proud member of Relais & Chateaux since 1998.
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The
Plettenberg
A
5 star Relais & Chateaux Hotel, built on a rocky headland
with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of
golden sand in one of the most spectacular resorts in Africa
- Plettenberg Bay. The 37 luxury rooms and suites are all
air-conditioned and offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience.
The Plettenberg is situated on one of Plettenberg Bays's main
beaches and in walking distance from town.
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