De Stijl Gariep Hotel – Adventure weekends

August 13th, 2009 No comments
De Stijl -sunset over the swimming pool

De Stijl -sunset over the swimming pool

CONTACT DETAILS:
Host:  Robert Veldman
Postal Address: PO box 20, Gariep Dam 9922
Telephone :  +27 51 754 0060
Fax: +27 51 754 0268
Email Address: info@destijl.co.za
Website Address: www.destijl.co.za

Surrounded by the stark beauty of the Karoo, the Gariep Dam offers rest and respite to weary travellers crossing the country.  The newly renovated 4 star De Stijl Gariep Hotel, overlooking the Gariep Dam with all encompassing views opens its doors to those seeking a night of comfort and luxury on their journey.

Formerly the Gariep Hotel, De Stijl Gariep Hotel now offers 41 chic, contemporary, extremely comfortable rooms and welcoming overnight accommodation.  The atmosphere creates spiritual harmony for visitors and is ideal for lazy long weekends, breakaways, conferences, functions and weddings. The newly refurbished Mondrian restaurant, overlooking the swimming pool can seat up to 100 guests and we have three more unique venues, for up to 300 guests to choose from.

The Gariep Dam is the largest in-land water mass in South Africa and is therefore an adventures lover’s haven. We welcome bikers, gliders, cyclists, runners and boating enthusiasts to stay with us on their way to competitions and meetings.

Not only do we accommodate all adventure seekers – we offer more – numerous Boer war sites, river rafting, kayaking, fishing, boating, horse trials, abseiling and water sports are all offered near-by by chosen experienced and trained adventure companies.  What’s more – we are surrounded by three game reserves, Oviston Nature Reserve, Tussen-de-Riviere Reserve and the Gariep Nature Reserve, 85 000 hectares of unspoilt bush, ideal for sundowner game drives and game viewing.

Visit us for an adventure weekend with good food and comfort second to none! On the N1, halfway between Cape Town and Gauteng and only 180km from Bloemfontein we are ideally placed to make your journey less stressful. Stop over with us or ask us about your next conference or function, we would love to welcome you to De Stijl Gariep Hotel.

Spiritual Harmony in central South Africa.

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De Kelders – Land and boat based whale watching

August 7th, 2009 No comments

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De Kelders Bed & Breakfast
De Kelders B&B is situated on the beautiful unspoilt Walkerbay coastline, surrounded by a protected Greenbelt. The house offers spectacular views over Walkerbay. The unique location provides unmatched tranquillity and invites all kinds of wildlife, including mongoose, porcupine and a variety of birds. A small seal colony is always visible playing in the kelp. We accommodate guests in 4 elegant double en-suite bedrooms, with private lounge, patio and snack facilities. The garden leads to a path through the fynbos down to the coastline, where a trail can be followed for miles.

Activities:
The best land based whale watching in the world, with prolific numbers of Southern Right Whales on our doorstep. They migrate here each year from June to December to mate, calve and nurse their young. Humpback Whales, Breeds Whales and dolphins can also be seen regularly. A boat trip to the Dyers island marine reserve covers the greatest variety of sea animals and birds that you can encounter on a single trip: Seals, Dolphins, Sharks, Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, Sun Fish, Penguins, Oyster Cracker and many other bird species. Gansbaai is world renown as the best place to see the Great White Shark. Kayak tours. Cave tours. Lighthouse tours. Four-by-four excursions offering a breathtaking view over Walkerbay. Unspoilt beaches for swimming or snorkelling. Endless hikes. Horse riding on the beach. The little town of Gansbaai, only two kilometres away, provides restaurants with great variety and unrivalled seafood, fresh from the fishing harbour.

CONTACT US:
Your hosts : Alet & Gerhard Kotze
Address: 18 Steyn Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai
Postal Address: PO Box 286, Gansbaai, 7220
Telephone : +27 28 384 0045
Fax: +27 28 384 1296
Email : info@dekelders.co.za
Website : www.dekelders.co.za

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