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Food Scene
Situated in Great Brak River’s atmospheric old railway station, right on the lagoon front and overlooking the estuary, Transkaroo dishes up plates full of passionately created South African cuisine – each one with a special touch. A wide range of dishes are listed on blackboards and the wine list, too, is varied and extensive.
In April 2014 Johan and Jeanette Moolman bought this well-established restaurant together with their son-in-law Maurice Fouché (Head Chef) and daughter Nicolette, and today this family run business is one of only five Garden Route restaurants included in the prestigious 2016 American Express Fine Dining Awards list.
74 locals recommend
Transkaroo Restaurant
1 Morrison RdSituated in Great Brak River’s atmospheric old railway station, right on the lagoon front and overlooking the estuary, Transkaroo dishes up plates full of passionately created South African cuisine – each one with a special touch. A wide range of dishes are listed on blackboards and the wine list, too, is varied and extensive.
In April 2014 Johan and Jeanette Moolman bought this well-established restaurant together with their son-in-law Maurice Fouché (Head Chef) and daughter Nicolette, and today this family run business is one of only five Garden Route restaurants included in the prestigious 2016 American Express Fine Dining Awards list.
Visgraat Restaurant
3 Kus StGood food and spectacular views
Seeplaas
Good food and spectacular views
Boplaas Tasting room on the Garden Route
4"S 8th AveExceptional wine and good food 🍾🥂🍷
Visit Redberry Farm for a delightful family outing. Activities include strawberry picking, the largest permanent hedge maze in the Southern Hemisphere, the Redberry Express mini train, pony rides, bubble ball and bumper and paddle boats. Our tea garden and farm stall offer a range of exclusive strawberry products. The Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar is an exclusive farm style coffee bar serving berry beverages, coffees and treats.
117 locals recommend
Redberry Farm
Visit Redberry Farm for a delightful family outing. Activities include strawberry picking, the largest permanent hedge maze in the Southern Hemisphere, the Redberry Express mini train, pony rides, bubble ball and bumper and paddle boats. Our tea garden and farm stall offer a range of exclusive strawberry products. The Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar is an exclusive farm style coffee bar serving berry beverages, coffees and treats.
Delicious food and an amazing atmosphere make this popular Great Brak venue perfect for business, pleasure and special occasions.
Open 7 days a week from 08h00 until 17h00 and on Friday and Saturday nights. The in-house bakery produces bread and baked goodies fresh from the oven on a daily basis.
27 locals recommend
Peperboom Restaurant & Bakery
Delicious food and an amazing atmosphere make this popular Great Brak venue perfect for business, pleasure and special occasions.
Open 7 days a week from 08h00 until 17h00 and on Friday and Saturday nights. The in-house bakery produces bread and baked goodies fresh from the oven on a daily basis.
“Fresh from the sea” is guaranteed at Oyster World, the Great Brak River eatery of Hein Eksteen, South Africa’s 2007 Spearfishing Champion. This area is famous for its oysters and here you can taste the fresh wild (organic) oysters that Hein and his team of oyster pickers harvest on a daily basis. Or try Oyster World’s delicious fish, prawns, calamari, mussel pots, oyster bread and more! Open Tuesday to Sunday 12h00-14h00 and 18h00-20h00. Bookings only, contact Hein / Heleen at 082 412 9754 / 082 513 2180. E-mail mb.oysters@gmail.com. Village Map number 25 on www.greatbrak.info.
Oysterworld
“Fresh from the sea” is guaranteed at Oyster World, the Great Brak River eatery of Hein Eksteen, South Africa’s 2007 Spearfishing Champion. This area is famous for its oysters and here you can taste the fresh wild (organic) oysters that Hein and his team of oyster pickers harvest on a daily basis. Or try Oyster World’s delicious fish, prawns, calamari, mussel pots, oyster bread and more! Open Tuesday to Sunday 12h00-14h00 and 18h00-20h00. Bookings only, contact Hein / Heleen at 082 412 9754 / 082 513 2180. E-mail mb.oysters@gmail.com. Village Map number 25 on www.greatbrak.info.
Searles Village restaurant and pub
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert, any time is the right time for waffles!
Here are some of our favorites:
-Bar one
-Ferrero Rocher
-Peppermint Crisp
-Oreo
-Rum & Raisins
-Bubblegum
-Turkish delight
-Lemon Meringue
-Cinnamon Apple Crumble
TWIN TREES Waffle House, Pizzeria, Restaurant and Wine Boutique
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert, any time is the right time for waffles!
Here are some of our favorites:
-Bar one
-Ferrero Rocher
-Peppermint Crisp
-Oreo
-Rum & Raisins
-Bubblegum
-Turkish delight
-Lemon Meringue
-Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Botlierskop Restaurant
Delfinos Seaside Restaurant
Point RoadPeperboom Restaurant & Bakery
The Pot
Things to do
Mossel Bay Sailing Trips on Kiyana
Breathtaking views
Dragon Dune Sandboarding
Field Streetlot's of fun
Indalu Game Reserve
ELEPHANT INTERACTION ADVENTURE
GAME DRIVE SUNRISE / SUNDOWNER
Birds of Eden's unique two hectare dome (the world’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. Currently it is home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, with the main focus being African birds. Visits to Birds of Eden are usually self-guided, however guided walks are offered on request.
131 locals recommend
Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden's unique two hectare dome (the world’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. Currently it is home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, with the main focus being African birds. Visits to Birds of Eden are usually self-guided, however guided walks are offered on request.
the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary
176 locals recommend
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary
Let our expert and empathetic therapists soothe away your stress with a range of revitalising African-themed treatments and signature oils.
Fijnebos Spa & Wellness
Let our expert and empathetic therapists soothe away your stress with a range of revitalising African-themed treatments and signature oils.
Cango Caves
Cango Wildlife Ranch
191 Baron Van Reede StCango Ostrich Farm
Wild2Fly Paragliding
Dolphin Paragliding
1458 Gousblom CresFly Time Paragliding
Egret RoadThe Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Wilderness River Safaris
Ebb and Flow DriveLet's Go Bowling Hartenbos
Skydive Mossel Bay
Rooikat StreetFREE ROAMING CHEETAH EXPERIENCE
BUSH SAFARI
NIGHT DRIVE
ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES
MEERKAT SAFARIS
LION EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE NATURE WALK
32 locals recommend
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
FREE ROAMING CHEETAH EXPERIENCE
BUSH SAFARI
NIGHT DRIVE
ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES
MEERKAT SAFARIS
LION EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE NATURE WALK
Karusa Premium Wines & Craft Brewery
Safari Ostrich Show Farm
R328Boat rides - Freaking Fast Waverider
Diaz Express
Port Natal AvenueMossel Bay Helicopters (Kobus Crous Snr)
R328Mossel Bay Helicopters Hartenbos site
R102Great Brak River Museum
13 Amy Searle StAirport
George Airport
Taxi / Airport Transfers
Zeelie Taxi's
Golf courses nearby
Oubaai Golf Course
For the golf enthusiasts
George Golf Club
16 C J Langenhoven RdFor the golf enthusiasts
Mossel Bay Golf Club
For the golf enthusiasts
Pinnacle Point Golf Course
Saint Blaize Hiking TrailFor the golf enthusiasts
Pinnacle Point - Golf Safari SA
For the golf enthusiasts
Dolphin Creek Golf Estate
02 Morrison RdFor the golf enthusiasts
Boggoms Bay Golf Club
For the golf enthusiasts
Kingswood Golf Course
For the golf enthusiasts
GLENWOOD SHORT GOLF COURSE
Knysna RoadFor the golf enthusiasts
The Links at Fancourt Country Club
Montagu StreetFor the golf enthusiasts
Garden Route Golf Club
For the golf enthusiasts
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
1 Old Cape RdFor the golf enthusiasts
Pezula Championship Golf Course Restaurant
1 Admiralty AvenueFor the golf enthusiasts
Kingswood Golf club
For the golf enthusiasts
Traveler advice
Don't miss
GUIDED GAME DRIVE
A real Garden Route Safari experience! Enjoy close encounters with Rhinoceros, Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Giraffe, the rare Black Impala, Golden Wildebeest, Mountain Zebra, Hippos and more! The Botlierskop Game Reserve is 4200ha and comprises of over 26 different species of animals and over 200 resident bird species.
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HORSEBACK SAFARIS
Enjoy an exciting horseback safari and escape to the majestic mountain valleys and beautiful fynbos for a 1, 2 or 3 hour horse ride and experience nature like never before. Explore our diverse plant life including woodlands, coastal and mountain fynbos and spot free roaming wildlife (cannot be guaranteed). All experience levels welcome (child 7+).
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GUIDED BUSH TRAILS
Experience and enjoy the Garden Route’s abundant fauna and flora on foot. Follow a Botlierskop field ranger as he tracks for 2 ½ hours through diverse habitats such as coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos. You’ll have the chance to see wild animals while exploring the wonders of insects, ecology, birds (Knysna Touraco, African Fish-eagle, Jackal Buzzard and more) and the medicinal values of the plants.
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Birding
Our birding is absolutely spectacular.