Malvern Manor

The Choo Tjoe offers its passengers a unique, picturesque and scenic 52-kilometre journey experiencing the Garden Route with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The view of the Indian Ocean with its foaming waves crashing on to the seemingly endless beach, is breath taking. Arriving at Santos Beach and the Diaz Museum Complex passengers have the opportunity to visit/see the Post Office tree, Aquarium, Granary, Maritime, Cultural and Shell Museums. (Entrance fee not included)

Restaurants, souvenirs shops and other facilities are within walking distance. Diesel Locomotives :

The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe may be forced to operate with diesel locomotives from time to time. This is because the line runs through an ecologically sensitive area in which there is a considerable risk of veld fires.

For this reason Transnet Heritage Preservation has entered into an agreement with Local Authorities that steam traction will be replaced with vintage diesel locomotives on days when the Fire Danger Index exceeds 52. (FDI depends on factors like wind and rainfall recorded over the preceding days. Forecasts of rain are not taken into account- and thus it might happen that the train will run with diesel in pouring rain- especially after a long dry spell. Also note that steam locomotives can haul a maximum of 5 coaches on this line and on rare occasions- when demand requires additional coaches- diesel locomotives may have to be used. Cost R100.00

Experience close encounters with rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, giraffe, rare black impala and many more, in an exhilarating 3 hour guided game drive. Cost R360.00 – R550.00

A collection of vintage cars, steam trains and railway carriages. Cost R20.00. followed by BOTANICAL, GARDENS A collection of Cape fynbos, Proteas and succulents. Cost R10.00

Visit a strawberry Farm, followed by a Cheese farm where you can sample hand made cheese and wine tasting, and then on the visit a dairy farm where 900 cows are milked by carousel. Cost R80.00 www.outeniquacountryhop.co.za

A tourism route that starts from Herold’s Bay working its way over the Outeniqua Mountain, to the village of Herold and the little green gem called Waboomskraal. Both Herald and Waboomskraal are home to hops growing, the necessary ingredient for the brewing of beer. you can spend the day at Herold’s Bay lapping up the sun, sea and sand. up the sun, you can wine and dine at the local restaurant with its spectacular views. Do some whale and dolphin watching or walk along the beach and nearby fynbos trails.

Take time out for a leisurely trip over the old Montagu Pass and enjoy the flora and fauna en route to the little village of Herold. Once there you will find Herold Wine Farm nestled behind the Agfunst Hop farm under Cradock peak. Guided tours of the farm are available to see the grape vines growing on the craggy mountain slopes and then stop to taste their specialty wines. Herold Wines is a boutique wine farm that has received much acclaim and several awards for their superb wines.

The famous star on Chandelier is Kwagga, the Zebra foal. He has been hand raised, after his mother fell ill. Kwagga has been on local television and on the front pages of many magazines, lately. We also have a huge eland bull, called Barry and two young Springbuck, entertaining the guests. All these animals, together with some of the ostriches on Chandelier are completely tamed and always willing to pose for photographs. Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm is proud to announce that no “tamed animals” on Chandelier are in captivity or in small pens. They are all free to go and to roam the 3500ha Klein Karoo veldt, if they so wish. Community Craft Centre & Curio Shop

The Community Craft Centre at Chandelier has been established to create jobs for unemployed people. They have started off by painting and carving ostrich eggs, but are so successful that they had to expand. The Craft Centre is open to the public and guests are invited to try their hand on the painting themselves. The Centre has been changed into a Black Empowerment Project, lately.

The once unemployed now own and manage the Project themselves – another success story at Chandelier. The products of the Craft Centre are for sale at our Curio Shop. We also have ostrich leather products for sale at very reasonable prices. If you find the same quality ostrich leather products at lower prices anywhere, Chandelier is Birding

At Chandelier we are very privileged to a have diverse eco-system, including succulent Karoo, Cape “fynbos” as well as river bush veldt.

The unspoilt area attracts many species and patient bird watchers are highly rewarded. Species like the African Fish Eagle, Secretary Bird, Martial Eagle, Black Eagle and Blue Crane have been spotted.

The Klip River runs though the 3500 ha Chandelier Game Lodge for more than 8 km and offers a home to various water species. The hippo pools and water holes are prime spots for bird watchers.

Chandelier hosts a large population of antelope – 23 species in total. If you are lucky, you may spot the elusive black backed jackal or even catch a glimpse of the rare, indigenous leopard. Chandelier consists of 3500 ha of succulent Karoo, river bush veldt and Cape “fynbos”. The 122km of “land rover tracks” make game viewing safaris on Chandelier an unforgettable experience, creating timeless memories. Large numbers of game, such as Sable Antelope, Lechwe, Waterbuck, Bontebok and Kudu are free roaming the rolling hills. Spot the Giraffes from the comfort of the land rovers or come real close to the animals on either the quad bikes or on foot.prepared Cost. R40.00 – R380.00

Take a leisurely drive from George on the Old Knysna road, which meanders through part of the Forest where you may very well come across a family of Vervet Monkeys on the side of the road. The old road takes you over two small rivers. Here you can get out and dip your toes into the brown water, nick named Pepsi water, this is from the roots of the vegetation and fynbos. Carry on to Wilderness Heights and visit The Map Of Africa, a lookout point where you can see the coast stretched out before you, along with the Lakes, mountains and forests. From here you can either go down to walk on the beach, a boardwalk walk alongside the lake, and do some bird spotting, or go into the National Park where you can hire a canoe, fish, or go for a swim in the warm dark water of the river.

Visit the Farmers Market on Saturday 8.00 – 1.00 p.m. Voted the best Farmers Market in South Africa. Here you can sample local food from the many food stalls, buy fresh home made bread, Vegetables, Cheese, and arts and crafts. 35 mins drive

For a unique cruise and dining experience – with a modern, hip and trendy twist – The Paddle Cruiser offers both lunch time (12h30 departure) and evening (18h15 departure) cruises. This is the only paddle-driven vessel in South Africa and is a unique dining venue in Knysna. Turn your evening meal into a special occasion – depart at sunset, cruise to the famous Knysna Heads at twilight and return under the stars and twinkling lights of the town. The Paddle Cruiser offers delicious meals, enjoyed at lunch time during a well-deserved midday break or at the end of the day during a magical sunset cruise. It is the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a cocktail, locally brewed beer or a fine wine from an award-winning selection, while savouring fresh Knysna oysters. Lunch time cruises offer a Tapas Mediterranean a la carte selection while a 3-course Mediterranean buffet is available in the evening, with matching 5 star service guaranteed. The Paddle Cruiser has been graded as a 4 star restaurant by the SA Tourism Grading Council – the only floating restaurant in South Africa with this grading! Either after or before your cruise you can drive up to the heads for another magnificent view of the ocean, lagoon and mountains. 1 Hr Drive.

Visit the following: Monkeyland, which has as one of its aims to create awareness about the plight of primates and to show that with a greater understanding of our primate cousins, that we can all live in harmony. Birds of Eden. The unique two hectare dome (the World’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall. Another feature is its amphitheatre, which has the ability to seat over 200 visitors. The sanctuary’s dome incorporates the ability to synthesise thunder and create short spells of rain from an irrigation system in the dome structure. Roofed viewpoints within the gorge have been erected for use during these brief rain storms. Elephant Sanctuary. The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe-haven for our elephants and offers a platform for guest education and interaction. We offer guest and elephant driven programs where the most important part of our operation is happy elephants and satisfied guests. Our programs offer one of a kind elephant interaction and are unique to the Elephant Sanctuary. All our elephants are rescued African elephants and we have gained their trust through our unique reward based training. We believe in forming bonds between humans and elephants and all our elephants are exercised and stimulated daily which provides a firm foundation for trust. Elephants are highly intelligent and delightful and you will discover a different character, personality and temperament within each one. We are a family orientated operation catering for the young and old. Our focus is on education through interaction, so you will not only learn a lot about elephants, but also get to touch, feel, feed, walk trunk-in-hand and even ride these magnificent animals. 1.40 mins drive.

Welcome to our world, a world dedicated to the observation and conservation of whales and dolphins. As an environmentally conscious eco-marine business, we are rated by Europe magazine, as one of the top25 worldwide. Ocean Safaris is unique in that we provide support to the Centre for Dolphin Studies via proceeds from our boats trips, ensuring the ongoing research and information sharing from the only accredited research institute of its kind here in South Africa. It’s coast to coast whale and dolphin legally licensed close encounters with Ocean Safaris. Come and join us as we Observe & Conserve… Cost R300.00 – R500.00 http://www.oceansafaris.co.za/

Visit a local township and learn the history of the area, see the locals and learn about their way of life.

Jukani Wildlife Ranch and Care Centre is an experience of a lifetime.

Situated 17kms from George, near Jonkersberg, awaits the thrill of being close to and touching Lions and a Bengal Tiger in a safe surrounding with skilled personnel.

Guests will be taken on a well informative tour of all the species at the sanctuary, and will also get the chance to personal interaction with the BIG CATS.

Picnic hampers is also available while enjoying the African sky amongst the cats. Cost R35.00 – R150.00

Visit the charming Karoo Village of Prins Albert with its dessert gardens, local food and Victorian and Cape Dutch cottages. This is a wonderful day out with stunning scenery.

A selection of 12 courses to choose from all within 1 hrs drive, plus short courses and coaching schools.