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Welcome to the Kouga Region
Situated east of the Garden Route of South Africa, the Kouga Region is not only home to the world’s best Point Break at Jeffrey’s Bay and the Baviaans Mega Reserve Wilderness – a world heritage site. It is the home of the very spirit of the Khoisan, the world’s oldest cultural group.
We invite you to embark on a journey in the footsteps of the Khoisan – trekking the spirit of the power animals that represent the essence of our three tourism routes: The Kouga Heritage, Wave & Valley's Routes.
GENERAL POINTS OF INTEREST
Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe haven for our elephants and offers a unique platform for guest education and interaction.
All our programs are guest and elephant driven, which means the most important part of our operation is to ensure happy elephants and satisfied guests. The close encounter with elephants you experience at The Elephant Sanctuary truly is one of a kind.
All our elephants are African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana) whose trust we’ve gained through our unique reward based training.
We believe in forming bonds between humans and elephants. To this end, all our elephants are exercised and stimulated daily, which provides a firm foundation for trust.
Oyster Bay Horse Trails
Beach & bushtrails on this private coastal reserve with a sandy beachfront of more than 3.5 km. There are four trails from 3-15km. Trails go through unspoilt nature of Oyster Bay Lodge. Picninc baskets on Outlookpoints are available on request. Only 2km from Oyster Bay Lodge.
Stormsriver Adventures
Stormsriver Adventures is a rural based eco adventure company, situated in the scenic Village of Stormsriver. It’s surrounded by indigenous forest which is located on the garden route on the East Cape of South Africa.
The company has been involved in poverty alleviation by way of new job creation in the region since 1998.
The development of unique adventure activities such as the “Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour” has been the “vehicle” whereby the company has made a significant difference to the lives of many poor community members. To date 620 community members have been trained Developed and Introduction into eco adventure tourism.
Stormsriver Adventures re distributes ± 60% of is annual turn over back into the community in the form of salaries, wages and local development.
A committed environmental ethic is strictly adhered to throughout the operation and we were one of the first Fair Trade company’s to be accredited in 2003.
Seaview Game & Lion Park
The Seaview Game & Lion Park(est. 1975) is located on the Eastern Cape’s sunshine Coast, 25 km’s west of Port Elizabeth’s city centre.
Set in 120 hectares of superb bush and grassland, the Park offers the unique experience of close-up Game-viewing.
The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife. Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker and Monkeys roam free. Crocodile, Rock Monitors, Meerkat , Genets, Jackals, and Caracal (Lynx), are housed in camps and enclosures in the sanctuary areas. They are released into freedom if possible.
Bungee Jumping @ Tsitsikamma
Bungy Jump The world's highest jump from the legendary Bloukrans Bridge. This is the Rolls Royce of jumps. Access to the jump point on the top of the arch is via a specially engineered walkway underneath the road deck in almost a mystical way. Height: 216m.
This is the ultimate thrill! This IS the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world.
We secure you in a full body harness and proceed to walk along a specially designed catwalk (216m long), which is suspended beneath the road surface, which will then lead you to the top of the arch - 216 meters above the Bloukrans River.
Here you will be given final instructions by highly experienced staff, a countdown and off you go! Bloukrans utilizes pendulum bungy technology ensuring you the smoothest, most comfortable bungy jump possible.
Jeffreys Bay
International surfers flock to catch the legendary waves in this, a paradise of sunshine, aloes, dolphins, shells, perfect points & classic reefs. Surfers & others who found it hard to leave such an idyllic spot have turned Jeffreys Bay into a year round fun place to be, creating a thriving local craft industry besides the surf shops on just about every corner.
The bustling town is bordered on both sides by nature reserves & rivers – the Kabeljous & Seekoei Estuaries & within Jeffreys Bay –the Noorsekloof nature reserve. We invite you to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere & have a wonderful stay
A wide variety of shops reflect the diversity of local talents. A good selection of coffee shops, fast food take aways & restaurants cater for every culinary taste, from black tie to barefoot on the beach
Billabong Pro
Annual ASP world tour Event. Biggest Surfing event in South Africa happening in Jefffreys Bay, see the world’s top 40 surfers in action at Supertubes
Jaybay Sandboarding
Can’t skate? Can’t surf? But you can sand board! Come and experience some thrilling fun
Jeffreys Bay Surf Museum
Essentially, Jeffreys Bay is one of the top ten surfing destinations in the world, so to have a surf museum in this typically surf driven town was always a must.
The world renowned "Super Tubes", a famous point break right-hander is the pinnacle of Jeffreys Bay and the destination that every young surfer throughout the world aspires to one day being able to ride. It is the perfect wave surrounded by dolphins and the occasional whale. Nature at her best...
Kabeljous Nature Reserve
Situated on the scenic Cape South - Eastern Coast. The reserve lies north of Jeffreys Bay, on the seaside of the R102.
The nature reserve comprises of an area of about 250ha & includes parts of the Kabeljous River & estuary, with a coastline of 2.5km. It has beautiful sand dunes covered in natural vegetation, wetlands & valley bushveld, with Euphorbia forest.
The climate: Kabeljous lies between the winter & summer rainfall areas, with an average temperature of 17 degrees & rainfall of 450-599mm per year. There is no clear wet or dry season, although most of the rain falls spring & autumn. The weather can also be unpredictable.
The vegetation consists of Dune Thicket, Valley Bushveld & wetlands. Bushbuck, blue duiker, bush pig, grysbok, porcupine, rooikat, mongoose & large spotted genet are some of the animal species.
The area is rich in bird life & 100 species have been identified. A pair of fish eagle is often seen.
There is a hiking trail of 3-7km depending on the options taken. It has two starting points, from the R102 just across the bridge on the northern side of the Kabeljous River you will find a gate & signboard, or from the picnic area at the Kabeljous Estuary until you reach the dunes. Look for a signboard & A path through the dunes.
No dogs, hunting or fires are allowed in the reserve. No plants or animals may be disturbed or removed.
Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides
In exquisite surroundings of indigenous coastal vegetation and pristine beaches, enjoy riding our well-schooled, good-natured horses. Follow the 13 km trail over picturesque dunes to the river mouth from where the 6km stretch of coastline is yours to take your horse for a thrilling gallop.
St Francis
St Francis Safaris is owned by Tim Christy, if you are looking for an experience you will never forget. A fishing trip with Tim is the way to go!! Tim also offers Ocean Safari Cruises where Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Sharks can be seen.
The Cape St Francis Lighthouse
Seal Point lighthouse is situated approximately 30 km from Humansdorp and 100 km from Port Elizabeth and is home to the tallest masonry building, standing 27.75 meters high. The focal plane is 36 meters above sea level and the light has a range of 28 sea miles.
Joseph Flack, a civil Engineer and architect who was employed by the Cape Colonial Government at the time was instrumental in building this majestic building. He was also involved in building Robben Island. Joseph Flack, who came from Maidstone, Kent, England, died on 14 November 1876. W.B. Hays took over on 29 November of the same year and the light was lit for the first time on 4 July 1878.
It was equipped with a three wick burner and had an intensity of 15 000 candles, providing a single white flash every 20 seconds. On 17 May 1906 the flash rate was changed to one flash every 5 seconds and a petroleum vapour burner was fitted, increasing the candle power to 120 000 candles. Today the character of the light is once every five seconds with an intensity of 2 750 000 candles and a range of 28 sea miles.
Named after the patron saint, Cape St Francis is now becoming a popular tourist Mecca. In 1959 a ship the Lady Head was wrecked in the bay at the mouth of the Kromme River and it is believed than a population of swans that inhabit the estuary came from the ship.
Today the lighthouse has one Senior keeper with a modern radio beacon, fog signal and fog detector. As Seal Point lighthouse continues to watch over the coast and has done for almost 123 years there have been fewer shipwrecks reported.
St Francis Links
The St Francis Links offers social golf to visitors and competitions every Wednesday and Saturday. Ladies, students and children are more than welcome.
In the early 14th century, either in the eastern Lothians of Scotland or maybe in the Netherlands where the game was called Kalvin, the game of golf began.
The Links land was the marginal land lying between the beaches and the arable fields, and only good for grazing of sheep and rabbits and the bleaching of cloth.
Open to the elements, wind and rain, the game was played on the links grasses between the dunes and the bush.
St Francis Links land may not have been grazing land for the sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature’s best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. St Francis Links will challenge all who play it and reward those who respect it.
The layout combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its variation in length and direction.
The bunkers look as though they have been simply plowed out of the land. It is the bunkering that truly defines the quality and character of St Francis Links. Others have designed and built courses with a links look. Here you will easily see what separates St Francis Links from the rest – a consistent look throughout. One will agree that, almost from the opening shot, St Francis Links carries a look and feel that breathes history from times gone by.
The shape of the greens comes from the natural movement of the land. The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand, changing shape in construction as the wind changed its mind. Some are more undulating than others. All putting surfaces and green surrounds present a mental and physical test.
St Francis Links is South Africa’s Pure Links!
Oyster Bay Lodge Hiking Trails
Beach & bushtrails on this private coastal reserve with a sandy beachfront of more than 3.5 km. There are four trails from 3-15km. Trails go through unspoilt nature of Oyster Bay Lodge. Picninc baskets on Outlookpoints are available on request. Only 2km from Oyster Bay Lodge.