GEORGE, Western Cape – As warmer weather and swim season approach, WESSA celebrates South Africa’s pristine coastal destinations with the…
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Discovering the Garden Route: Your Road Trip Handbook
The Garden Route, a scenic stretch of South Africa’s southeastern coast, is a captivating journey of picturesque landscapes, lush forests,…
Plett is Africa’s Leading Beach Destination
The secret’s out – Plett is Africa’s Leading Beach Destination for 2020! Breaking news – Plettenberg Bay has been voted…
Plettenberg Bay voted Africa’s “leading beach destination”
9 NOVEMBER 2020 – World Travel Awards™ is the global initiative that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism,…
4 Travel experiences to explore in South Africa
September is World Tourism Month, and in South Africa, it’s also the month we commemorate Heritage Day. With interprovincial travel…
Adventure Tourism Reflects Creatively on the Future
GARDEN ROUTE NEWS – The adventure tourism industry in the Garden Route may be experiencing a standstill at the moment, but…
An explorer’s guide to the Garden Route
Known for its natural beauty, stunning coastline, abundant outdoor activities, and adventurous pursuits, the Garden Route is a local destination…
Travel with a Purpose: Responsible Travel on South Africa’s Garden Route
When will we be allowed to travel again? That’s a question many are asking around the globe as countries remain…
Motivate why Tourism sub sectors can operate higher than Level 1
South African Tourism and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa have asked the tourism industry to submit reasons or…
Closure of all Garden Route District Municipality Resorts
After careful consideration, and under the advisement of public health experts regarding the current risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) spread, Garden…
Suspension of tours at Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn, 17 March 2020 – In light of the President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Declaration of a National Disaster to limit public social…
Upcoming two-day tour through Garden Route
South African National Parks (SANParks) Honorary Rangers Wilderness Region has announced its third Road Less Travelled trip through the Garden…
Mayor Booysen rides the world-renowned Zipline in Mossel Bay
Just under a month after its official opening which took place on 25 January 2020, Executive Mayor of Garden Route…
Robben Island Museum Council convene to address “Forensic Investigation Report into the Management of Robben Island Museum”
In prioritising consideration of the “Forensic Investigation Report into the Management of Robben Island Museum,” Robben Island Museum Council convened…
Hospitality sector positive after good festive season numbers
January 2020: The hospitality sector in the Western Cape has experienced a positive festive season, based on initial feedback for…
Robben Island Museum welcomes appointment of new Chairperson, Adv. Michael Masutha
The Robben Island Museum (RIM) welcomes the appointment of the Council Chairperson, Advocate Michael Masutha, who was officially appointed as…
Cape hospitality industry ready to welcome first direct American passenger flight
Next month the first direct air route between Cape Town and the United States will launch, and the local hospitality…
Uncovering the Paleo Route – Robberg Peninsula
The Paleo Route, which links the Cradle of Humankind in the ancient hills and caves outside Johannesburg, with its ‘new’…
Southern Spoor celebrates 20 years in hospitality
Southern Spoor Marketing (Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa) celebrates 20 years in business this year and in honour of this…
Kaaimans Railway Bridge Named Heritage Landmark
On Wednesday 9 October the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), together with George Municipality Executive Mayor Melvin Naik,…
Invitation Second Adventures Garden Route Tourism Indaba and Expo 25 Oct 2019
Just a reminder to complete the Registration Form for the Second Adventures Garden Route Indaba & Expo. ENTRY FORM
World heritage site status for Pinnacle Point?
The South African World Heritage Convention committee is in Mossel Bay where they will be meeting from 3 – 5…
Curious about the Geology around you?
A new WESSA Eden COASTAL GEOLOGY TOUR – PLETTENBERG BAY TO SEDGEFIELD!!!!! Over the past years, WESSA Eden has organised…