Miss Garden Route  Make Over finalists

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Finalist in make over competition at Miss Garden Route event

The four finalists in the shelter’s makeover competition were:  Danika
Everts (Malibongwe, Oudtshoorn), Annelise Arendse (CEF Mossel Bay), Felicia
(Women Who Care Knysna) and Janine Gelderblom (Phambili in George).
The overall winner was Annelise Arendse.
(PHOTO:  DENISE LLOYD)

The annual Miss Garden Route/Klein Karoo project, organized by the Garden
Route Casino in Mossel Bay,  does not only entail beautiful girls from the
region who enter to become the “Face of the Southern Cape”. At the “heart”
lies the abused women and children who turn to the shelters to empower them.
For the past three months, three women from four shelters in the Southern
Cape, were treated to a makeover to let them experience how it feels to be
treated like royalty.
Several businesses and individuals in the four towns where the shelters are
located, have made these makeover experiences a once in a lifetime event for
most of the women. The shelters that benefit from the project are:
Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn), Phambili (George), Women Who Care (Knysna) and CEF
(Creating Effective Families in Mossel Bay).
A finalist was selected from each shelter and these four women attended the
gala evening where Miss Garden Route/Klein Karoo 2009, Louise Muller (18)
from Mossel Bay was crowned. The four finalists received a surprise when
Pick-n-Pay vouchers for R1 000 each were handed to them. Nicole Moolman from Group Editors in George, was very upset when she learned that only the
winner would receive R1 000 cash from the Garden Route Casino. She then
negotiated and was able to organize a voucher for each of the finalist.
The winner of the make-over competition is Annelise Arendse from CEF in
Mossel Bay. According to her it is amazing to experience how one can regain
your self respect and confidence in an environment of love and protection
where you do not constantly have to fear for your and your children’s lives.
All the proceeds of the ticket sales will be divided amongst the four
shelters. Last year more than R150 000 was donated to the shelters.

Author: Denise Lloyd

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Calitzdorp Spa

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Calitzdorp Spa is situated halfway between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn

Calitzdorp Spa is situated halfway between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn on the Klein Karoo Wine Route and the famous Route 62. The Spa offers guests an environment in which to relax and experience the pleasures of nature.

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Calitzdorp Spais the ideal resort for relaxing in our natural hot spring baths

Calitzdorp Spais the ideal resort for relaxing in our natural hot spring baths, be it for having fun, or for therapeutic relief. Our Spa is famous for its natural healing waters with rejuvenating mineral water, which bubbles up from mother earth and contains many minerals with iron and manganese in abundance. The natural hot spring baths will soothe the stress of modern living, leaving you relaxed and ready for whatever eventuality the future may hold for you.

Calitzdorp Spa offers guests large caravan and camping sites

Calitzdorp Spa offers guests large caravan and camping sites that are well shaded with electrical power points available in the one camp. Our second camp is ideal for caravan rallies and camping groups.

The Spa also offers four and six bed self-catering, comfortable and intimately furnished chalets

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The Spa also offers four and six bed, fully equipped, self-catering and extremely comfortable and intimately furnished chalets. The views from the chalets are awesome. The configuration has been modelled around the traditional Ostrich breeding nests, offering you superlative and unequalled accommodation in total luxury. With thatched roofs, we offer you cool comfort in summer, and cosy snugness in winter.

The views from the Spa are awesome, and there is so much for enthusiastic eco-tourists to do and see in our very special paradise of nature.

Approximately 25 Springbok have made Calitzdorp Spa their home

Approximately 25 Springbok have made Calitzdorp Spa their home, and they

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can be seen roaming the resort early morning and late evening. There are also numerous mountain tortoises to be seen, as well as very tame peacock with their chicks looking for handouts. Calitzdorp Spa is a birdwatchers paradise with over 72-recorded species, and an impressive variety of unique succulents can also be found here.

Amenities
Superette stocked with basic necessities, Conference facilities for up to 80 delegates, Heated Swimming Pool, In season entertainment, Kiddies Swimming Pool, In door Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Hiking, Birding

Caravan and Camping sites amenities:Each site has water points nearby, and our well-located ablution facilities are of a top class quality offering abundant hot water, with dishwashing and scullery facilities adjacent.

Chalets amenities:Each chalet has its own private parking and individual braai facilities

Rates: 01/07/2008 to 30/06/2009
4 Sleeper Chalets: From R266 to R829 per chalet per night
6 Sleeper Chalets: From 343 to R 699 per chalet per night
B&B rate: R217 per person sharing/ R274per single person
Caravan Site with electricity: R81 to R102 per night for up to 4 persons
Caravan Site without electricity: R81 per night for up to 4 persons (only out of season)

Availability Notes:
We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking Enquiry Form or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory” as your reference.

Contact Details:

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 213 3371

Address: Between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn

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The Barons Place Hotel is located in the Klein Karoo town of Oudthoorn. The Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and facilities to accommodate holidaymakers, business persons and groups.

Accommodation in Oudtshoorn

The Barons Palace Hotel offers visitors hotel accommodation at affordable rates in Oudtshoorn. Accommodation at the Barons Palace Hotel is available in 24 air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms clustered around a sunny courtyard with swimming pool and gazebo. Each room has a private entrance – french doors leads to the swimming pool area. There are also 3 rooms in the main building; these rooms are available on request.

Accommodation for school and sport groups in Oudthoorn

School and sport groups can be accommodated at the Baron’s Palace in Oudtshoorn.

The bedrooms around the swimming pool offer the ideal accommodation solution as these rooms can accommodate up to 4 persons each.

Rates at The Barons Palace Hotel  (Bed and Breakfast):
- 4 persons sharing a room: R155 p.p sharing for children & R200 p.p. sharing for adults
- Single rooms: R295 per person

* Rates subject to availability. Valid until 31 December 2012

The Cango Mountain Resort is your breakaway to the mountains. Conveniently situated only 24 km from Oudtshoorn, and a mere 10 km from the famous Cango Caves, Cango Mountain Resort offers you an endowing resort with a peaceful and comfortable ambiance.

Oudtshoorn Caravan and Tent Sites

The caravan and tent sites are all electrified with water points nearby and are spacious, grassed and level, and are sited alongside the river for atmosphere. Nestled in a lovely valley surrounded by the well-known Swartberg Mountains in the greater Oudtshoorn, the resort brings you back to nature.

Oudtshoorn Self Catering Accommodation

Self catering accommodation at the Oudtshoorn Cango Mountain Resort is available in a choice of either 4-bed or 6-bed brick chalets (plus satellite TV) fully equipped and with their own swimming pool area. Exquisitely situated in lush surroundings, ultra modern 4-bed fully equipped log cabins (with Satellite TV and Jetmaster heating), will ensure that your stay will be something special.

Oudthoorn Youth Centre with Accommodation

The youth centre with dormitory accommodation at the Cango Mountain Resort can accommodate up to 100 persons. This is the perfect for school and other groups visiting Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. A conference facility (bring own equipment) catering for up to 60 people.

Activities at the Cango Mountain Resort

Activities at the Cango Mountain Resort includes Putt-putt, a small dam as well as three onsite swimming pools, fishing, and to top it all, a beautiful little river flows through the resort, and a small dam where paddle boats can be hired to add excitement to your stay.

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is situated just off Route 62 in famous Klein Karoo of South Africa.

Game Lodge in the Klein Karoo

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge 6,5km outside of Outdshoorn offers a unique bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Here you can experience an array of wildlife including elephants, rhino, Cape Buffalo, giraffe, hippo and over 200 bird species.  Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offer Game Drives, Elephant walking and feeding, horseback safaris and guided nature walks, a fully licensed restaurant, conference and wedding venue as well as luxury accommodation.

Oudtshoorn Accommodation

Enjoy the privacy of one of the 25 free-standing luxury tents at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge near oudtshoorn. Simply and stylishly decorated, they not only offer you a true bushveld experience, but all the creature comforts of luxury accommodation.

Oudtshoorn accommodation Specials

Until the end of September 2011 Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers the following special offer on accommodation. R495 per person sharing B&B, R790 per single person B&B

Op Saterdag 26 Februarie 2011 het 17 atlete van die Laerskool Bertie Barnard te Stilbaai aan die SWD Laerskole Atletiek Kampioenskappe deel geneem op Oudtshoorn.

Laerskool Bertie Barnard van Stilbaai spog met 4 SWD atlete

Die Laerskool Bertie Barnard het 4 atlete wat hul SWD Kleure verwerf het; Zak Liebenberg S0/13 Diskus, Megan Maxted DO/12 Diskus, Richard Marshall SO/12 Spiesgooi en Elzé van Tonder DO/11 Gewigstoot.

Hierdie 4 atlete van Stilbaai neem die naweek van die 5de Maart aan die Wes-Kaap Kampioenskappe deel.

Vinieldakke is terug, so kom kry joune by Auto Roof Tops Die herlewing van die “sleek soft top look”, oftewel die vinieldak, is terug, sê mnr. Claus Coetzee,direkteur van Auto Roof Tops.

Dit was oorspronklik in die jare 70’s en 80’s hoogmode op die meeste voertuie wat insluit Lincoln, Mustang en Rolls Royce. ’n Rolls Royce kan tans steeds met ’n vinieldak bestel word.
Die ou leervoorkomspatroon op die material gee aan die voertuig ’n klassieke en byderwetse voorkoms wat uitstaan tussen al die ander voertuie op die pad.

Gee jou voertuig ‘n sportiewe voorkoms met ‘n vinieldak van auto Roof Tops

Dit is in verskeie kleure beskikbaar en die nuwe geslag voertuie neem sommer maklik dié oulike sportiewe voorkoms aan. Auto Roof Tops kan ook voertuie se kattebakke en enjinkappe in hierdie materiaal oordoen.
Daar bestaan tans groot belangstelling onder die publiek vir vinieldakke, dus is Auto Roof Tops uiters entoesiasties oor die toekoms van sy produk in SuidAfrika.

Auto Roof Tops se werkwinkel word beman deur opgeleide passer wat ‘n kwaliteit afwerking verseker

Die werkswinkel is geleë in Voortrekkerweg 402 in Parow, ’n hanetreetjie vanMike Pienaarlaan af. Dit word beman deur ’n span goed opgeleide passers wat verseker dat dié proses slegs ongeveer drie ure neemomdie voertuig in ’nmodel te omskep. Hul vakmanskap is ook van die hoogste gehalte en word gewaarborg.

Auto Roof Tops isMaandae tot Vrydae 08:00 tot 17:00 en Saterdae van 09:00 tot 13:00 oop. Vir ’n klassieke sportiewe voorkoms skakel:
Auto Roof Tops by 021 911 0288  of Coetzee by  082 708 7876.
Auto Roof Tops kan ook kattebakke en enjinkappe doen.

Chandelier Game Lodge and Ostrich Show Farm

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Oudtshoorn Accommodation

Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm, is situated near Oudtshoorn between the lush green Garden Route and the wide-open spaces of the Klein Karoo with the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges as backdrop.

Large numbers of Game to be viewed on Game and Ostrich farm near Oudtshoorn

The lodge is 7 km from Oudtshoorn and 48 km from George. Large numbers of game, such as Sable Antelope, Lechwe, Waterbuck, Bontebok and Kudu are free roaming. Spot the giraffes from the land rovers or come real close to the animals on either the quad bikes or on foot.  You may spot the elusive black backed jackal or even catch a glimpse of the rare, indigenous leopard.

At chandelier near Oudtshoorn  accommodation is offered in luxury tents.

A unique feature of Chandelier is the luxury en suite tented accommodation offering a unique bush experience. The tented chalets are placed on wooden decks in the bush and great care has been taken to assure privacy and unique views. Each unit has a private observation deck from where guests can spot various game species on their way to the water hole. The chalets are equipped with white linen and velvet, as well as corner or spa baths and air conditioning or fans. The showers, with only the stars as a roof, are something to experience. Guests are woken every morning with the beauty of birdsong. Children are welcome and up to two small kids may share with their parents.

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Calitzdorp Spa

calitzdorp spa

Calitzdorp Spa is situated halfway between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn on the Klein Karoo Wine Route and the famous Route 62. The Spa offers guests an environment in which to relax and experience the pleasures of nature.

Hot Springs at Calitzdorp

It is the ideal resort for relaxing in our natural hot spring baths, be it for having fun, or for therapeutic relief. Our Spa is famous for its natural healing waters with rejuvenating mineral water, which bubbles up from mother earth and contains many minerals with iron and manganese in abundance. The natural hot spring baths will soothe the stress of modern living, leaving you relaxed and ready for whatever eventuality the future may hold for you.

Camping at Calitzdorp

Calitzdorp Spa offers guests large caravan and camping sites that are well shaded with electrical power points available in the one camp.

Self Catering Accommodation at Calitzdorp Spa

The Calitzdorp Spa also offers four and six bed, fully equipped, self-catering and extremely comfortable and intimately furnished chalets. The views from the chalets are awesome.

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Stompdrift Dam Water Resort

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Resort at De Rust

The Stompdrift Dam Water Resort provides the only public access to the Stompdrift Dam with its “coastline” of more than 25 km that cuts into the foothills of the Great Swartberg Mountain Range near Oudtshoorn. 6km from the hamlet of De Rust and adjacent to Meiringspoort

De Rust Accommodation at Stormdrift Dam Water Resort

The Stompdrift Dam Water Resort offers guests to the resort a number of self catering accommodation options to choose from. Choose between The Bush Camp, Safari Camp, the Loeloeraai House Boat, Self Catering Safari Chalets or a camping site.

De Rust Restaurant

The Aqua Bush Restaurant & Sports Bar at Stormdrift Dam Water Resort is the ideal venue for wedding receptions, year-end functions, family get-togethers, and those special events that requires a really memorable venue. The restaurant seats up to 150 (without the dance floor) and is equipped with a unique wooden bar area. The Aqua Bush Camp Restaurant is also available to guests for breakfast or dinner.
Activities at Stompdrift Dam.

The Stompdrift Dam offers a range of fun and exciting outdoor activities, such as fishing, swimming, hiking trails, bird watching and a boat cruise on the dam.

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Cango Wildlife Ranch

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Things to do in Oudtshoorn

When visiting Oudtshoorn, one of the things to do on your list should be The Cango Wildlife Ranch and Valley of Ancients at Oudtshoorn is an endangered species breeding facility extraordinaire. The oldest and biggest cheetah contact centre worldwide offers visitors the rare opportunity of interacting with our hand reared cheetahs and getting actively involved in saving this species and others from extinction.

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Touch a Cheetah in Oudtshoorn

We invite you to explore the facts and fiction surrounding crocodiles, view elegant cheetahs and giggle at the antics of our Bengal tiger cubs. For the adventurous we offer face to face encounters with wildlife in our Natural Encounters program where you can touch a cheetah, enjoy the closeness of a tiger cub, wrap yourself in a python and even dive with Nile crocodiles. The Cango Wildlife Ranch hosts more than 40 species of animals, giving visitors the opportunity to view and, in some cases, even interact with a variety of endangered animals.

Crocodile Cage Diving  in South Africa

Apart from being the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre and the first and only facility in the world to offer Crocodile Cage Diving, the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, is also the only attraction in Africa and one of only four facilities worldwide where you can see Tiger Trainers actively working with adult tigers!

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South Africa Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning with Oudtshoorn Ballooning in the Klein Karoo, South Africa

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Tourism activities in Oudtshoorn

Experience – the unique sensation of Hot Air Ballooning in the Klein Karoo! This is one of the top tourism activities in Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo.

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Enjoy the panoramic view of Oudtshoorn by Hot Air Balloon

Drifting on a gentle breeze with a Hot Air Balloon, you will enjoy a sense of peace and tranquility, enjoying the panoramic view of Oudtshoorn and the majestic Swartberg Mountain range, which will stay with you forever…

Hot Air Ballooning requires no special effort other than rising a little earlier than usual.

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Have champagne and breakfast after your landing with the Oudtshoorn Hot Air Balloon

While you enjoy a cup of coffee – the Oudtshoorn Ballooning team will prepare the Balloon for the flight. Shortly before sunrise, you will join the pilot in the basket for take-off. The adventure begins when we gently float away in the crisp morning air! After approximately 45-60 minutes the crew will look for a landing spot and you can have champagne after landing, while the crew packs the balloon away. On returning to the launch site you will be treated to a buffet breakfast at the end of a memorable experience.

This is one experience not to be missed by any tourist or traveler visiting Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo of South Africa.

Contact Details:

Charl Erasmus

Tel No: +27 (0) 44 279 4045

Fax No:+27 (0) 44 279 4045

Cell No: +27(0) 82 784 8539

For information on Hot Air Ballooning in Oudtshoorn click here

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