The Local Area
The Garden Route
The Garden Route is renowned throughout the world for its immense natural beauty. Winding along the edge of the warm Indian Ocean, the Garden Route encompasses all of nature's wonders. From huge mountain ranges and white beaches to small lakes and the country's largest remaining indigenous forest, the Tsitsikamma, which is home to a kaleidoscope of flora, fauna and a multitude of rare bird species. This enchanting area is malaria-free.
The Koi people named the area around Fancourt "Outeniqua" or "land of honey". The name was a poetic description of the lush, fertile and beautiful surroundings.
Nearby lakes, rivers and beaches offer a multitude of water related activities. Boating, fishing, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, swimming-beaches and surfing are all available within 20 minutes from Fancourt.
Nearby places of interest include:
Knysna:
Take a ferry trip across the stunning Knysna Lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve or enjoy fresh oysters at the Knysna Waterfront. Knysna is approximately an hour’s drive from George (70km).
Oudtshoorn:
The incredible Cango Caves will leave you intrigued. Hug a cheetah at Cheetahland or take a race on the back of an Ostrich at a show farm. A 45 minute scenic drive across the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains will provide many photo opportunities.
Mossel Bay:
Be sure to visit Seal Island or the Diaz museum, just 40 minutes away in beautiful Mossel Bay.
And for the thrill seeker, shark cage diving or bungee jumping is just the thing!
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