– the longest over-ocean zipline in the world! Situated over the beautiful Indian Ocean, this zip line glides you over the cliffs of the Bay while giving you an uninterrupted view of the town and famous lighthouse. Adventurers are welcomed at the base camp next to Big Blu Restaurant, where a complete safety briefing will take place and all safety…
The Jakkalsvlei Wine Estate, named after all the jackals seen in the mountains surrounding the farmland, is situated 40 km from Mossel Bay at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. The combination of the southern and northern slopes of these mountains allow for the cultivation of quality grapes being one of only a handful of wines cultivated in this picturesque…
Indalu Game Reserve is a 25 minutes drive away from Mossel Bay and just off the N2 towards Cape Town. It is set between the roaming hills and valleys and has been created as a sanctuary for a number of elephants where they roam free in their natural environment, together with white rhinos, warthogs, eight different antelope species and over 200…
Jonathan Kaplan and Dr. Peter Nilssen initially identified the potential archaeological value of the earliest evidence for modern human behavior during an Archaeological Impact Assessment for the Pinnacle Point Golf Course and Casino development. Now it is your turn to explore this short, rugged stretch of South African coastline with its breathtaking views and discoveries ever made regarding the origins…
Take the Diaz Express All aboard the Diaz Express, a fun rail experience for the whole family run on the existing Transnet rail network in the Garden Route region of South Africa, between George and the seaside resort of Mossel Bay. The Diaz Express offers a fun rail experience between the beautiful coastal towns of Mossel Bay and Great Brak…
Whale watching in Mossel Bay! The impressive Southern Right Whales are back again in Mossel Bay! The females, up to 18 metres long and up to 80 tons heavy, come back into protected bays to give birth to a round about 5 to 6 metres long and 100 to 1500 kilogram heavy calf. The calf grows up to 3 centimetres…
Are you tired of going by car all the time? Then we do have a nice recommendation for you – leave your car at Avenues Guesthouse and explore Mossel Bay on foot! Just a few steps from us you will find a section of the St. Blaize Trail, which is a breathtaking trail following the coast between Dana Bay and…
Rare Beach Beauties: Pansy Shells and Paper Nautiluses There is nothing better than walking at the beach with sunshine and low tide! Mossel Bay offers a big variety of beautiful, unspoiled beaches in close vicinity. And if you go to Diaz Beach (about 8 minutes from Avenues Guesthouse), you might have the chance to find a Pansy Shell! The Pansy…
… like on snow, but much more exciting! South Africa is not the right destination for all snow-lovers at all. But for those who love snowboarding, Mossel Bay has something very special: Sandboarding on the longest sandboarding dune in South Africa, the Dragon Dune! Situated on a private farm 35 km just outside of Mossel Bay, Dragon Dune is a…
Experience close encounters with South Africas wildlife: Everybody who wants to experience the gorgeous South Africa first-hand, needs to stay for a game drive in the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve! The 3.000 ha game reserve is situated only about 20 minutes from Avenues Guesthouse. Set in a beautiful landscape, it offers the possibility to enjoy watching 26 different species in a…
A hidden gem and only reachable via the railway line: Within a 50 minutes drive from Mossel Bay, so perfect for a day-trip, you will reach Wilderness with its endless beaches and the Touw River where you can canoeing and fishing. But that’s not all! Hidden on the seaside cliffs close to the Kaaiman’s River Mouth, there is the “Kaaimans…
ELECTRODIVE The professional Dive Team in Mossel Bay! Electrodive is one of the oldest and biggest dive clubs in South Africa and the only professional dive shop in Mossel Bay. We have been going for over 20 years and have trained thousands of divers and under water hockey players. For those who don’t dive, but would like to experience a…
