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Tenikwa Wildlife recently rehabilitated 10 little penguins and finally released them back into the wild on the 11th November surrounded by 100’s of supporters and penguin loving spectators. The penguins were released on Plett’s Lookout Beach (recently awarded Blue Flag…

The international Blue Flag annual label has awarded eight of our beaches with Blue Flag Status. The prestigious award most recognised by the World Tourism Organisation,  focuses on the quality of the environmental management of our coastline, beaches and coastal waters…

Looking for some good holiday ideas? If you are ready to get away from it all at a fraction of the cost, before the crowds flock to our Garden Route paradise, you need to book your holiday pronto. Here’s 5…

Garden Route & Knysna Fires – Update 11th June 2017 It is now over 4 days since fires in this area became a serious problem. We have experienced many destructive fires across The Garden Route from George to Plettenberg Bay…

Knysna fires update Traumatic times in Knysna as a combination of hot temperatures and heavy winds resulted in many fires across the region of Rheenendaal, Belvidere, Brenton, Knysna and into parts of Harkerville and Plettenberg Bay. Many suburbs’ residents were…

The Cape Garden Route Walking Festival 2017 happens from the 14th April to the 17th April. This great event (the only of its kind in SA) reveals hidden treasures for walkers of all fitness levels along the Garden Route (one of…

February is jam-packed with MTB races along the pristine coast of the Garden Route.  Riders come from far and wide to take part in these fabulous events – hoping to achieve greatness and beat personal records. Three events take place in…

On the 27th and 28th of December, the Rotary club of Knysna presents the Knysna Splash Festival. This is the ultimate Garden Route water-based festival for all ages, and a great chance to make the most of the brilliant Summer season……