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“Hello, my name is Adie and I’m an Adrenalin Junkie.”
“Hello Adie – and welcome to the Garden Route! – Because there’s so much here for Adrenaline Junkies like me and you to do …”
Bungee jumping, bridge swinging, abseiling, scuba diving, shark-cage diving; the Oyster Catcher Trail (a portered hiking trail); whale and dolphin watching; quad bikes; yachting…
The Old Quarter of Mossel Bay is famous for its well-preserved historic buildings - many of which were built by stone masons from Cornwall (particularly the Donald, Carter, and Rogers families) who settled in the town in the second half of the 19th Century. The buildings were all erected in the period from about 1830 to the early 1900s, and include homes, commercial and municipal buildings, churches, schools, the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, and a rare example of terrace housing (St. Blaize Terrace, built in 1909 and renovated in 1986). The Mossel Bay Heritage Society and Mossel Bay Tourism have documented many of the buildings on a handy map which is available from the information office on the corner of Church and Market Streets. INFORMATION Collect the ‘Explore Historical Mossel Bay On Foot’ map from Mossel Bay Tourism, or download HERE: (pdf, 2.75 mb) MBay Historic Walk LOW RES Latitude 34° 10'48.34"S Longitude 22° 8'35.61"E
Mossel Bay Helicopters have two choppers available for hire.Our specialties include scenic flights to which ever location you choose and also game counting,mapping ect. Price available on request!
- PO Box 335, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Bergsig,Matjiesdrift
- Phone: +27 (0)44 695 1660
- Fax: +27 (0)44 695 4218
- Mobile: +27 (0)83 275 7063
- Email: mosselbayhelicopters@msn.com
- P O Box 2979, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Quay 4, Commercial Slipway, Mossel Bay Harbour
- Phone: +2744 691 3796
- Fax: +2786 693 9834
- Mobile: +2782 455 2438
- Email:info@whitesharkafrica.com
- Homepage: www.whitesharkafrica.com
Every hour on the hour from 10h00-17h00. All year round we sail to seal island and stop for a closer look at the 3000 fascinating seals. The Romonza was awarded a boat based whale watching permit till 2006, the only holder in Mossel Bay. Depart from the comfortable working harbour to observe the greatest mammal close-up. Twice daily, we carry 50 persons.
- P.O. Box 95, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Port of MosselBay, CBD, Mossel Bay
- Phone: +27 (0)44 690 3101
- Fax: +27 (0)44 690 3101
- Mobile: +27 (0)82 701 9031
- Email: romonza@mweb.co.za
- Homepage:http://www.mosselbay.co.za/romonza
- P.O. Box 1515, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Fax: +2744 696 5123
- Mobile: +2772 454 2988
- Email: deepseaadventures@etime.co.za
- Homepage: www.deepseaadventures.co.za
- Off the R328, Hartenbos to Oudtshoorn, Ruitersbos
- Phone: +2744 695 3175
- Fax: +2744 695 3175
- Email: bonniedale@mweb.co.za
- Homepage: www.bonniedale.com

The white-coloured Oystercatchers mark the way on the St Blaize Trail; their beaks point you in the right direction
- All Aboard Tours and Safaris +27(0)82 410 7683;
- Back Road Safaris +27(0)44 690 8150;
- Northernhaye Tours +27(0)44 690 8000.
- Responsible authority: Mossel Bay Municipality +27(0)44 606 5143
- Tourist information: Mossel Bay Tourism +27(0)44 691 2202
- e-mail: info@visitmosselbay.co.za
The Maritime Museum in the Dias Museum Complex houses a life-sized replica of the ship in which Bartolomeu Dias sailed round the Cape and landed in Mossel Bay in 1488.Other displays explore the story of the early Portuguese, Dutch and English navigators. On the upper level, a cultural display focuses on the heritage of Mossel Bay - the district and its people, from pre-historic times until today.
- Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
- Private Bag X1, Mossel Bay, 6500
- 1 Market Street, CBD, Mossel Bay
- Phone: +27 (0)44 691 1067
- Fax: +27 (0)44 691 1915
- Email: info@diasmuseum.co.za
- Homepage: http://www.diasmuseum.co.za
- Latitude 34° 10'48.21"S
- Longitude 22° 8'29.96"E
Scuba diving, reef diving. Diving Courses NAUI, PADI, CMAS from scuba diver to instructor, airfills, equipment sales and servicing. Cylinder testing, rib rides, snorkeling, bay trips, dolphin, seal and whale watching. Experience how to breath under water.
Next to yacht club, Mossel Bay Harbour, CBD, Mossel Bay
- Shop 2
- Field Street
- Mossel bay
- Fax: +2786 684 2789
- Mobile: +2782 561 1259
- +2772 130 9489
- Email: elecdive@mweb.co.za
- Homepage: www.electrodive.co.za
The Cape St. Blaize Cave is an important archaeological site, and a popular point for whale and dolphin watching. It is situated in the cliffs below the Cape St Blaize Lighthouse. The Cave is significant for a number of reasons: George Leith excavated it in 1888 (making it one of South Africa’s earliest archaeological excavations), as did T. Rupert Jones (1899), and A.J.H (John) Goodwin (in the 1920s). Goodwin described the Middle Stone Age Mossel Bay Industry from his findings. More importantly, though, the Cave has revealed middens laid down by the San or Khoekhoen people in the period from about 200,000 years ago to the pre-colonial age (i.e. pre-1488). More recently, parts of the Cave were explored in the late 2000s by scientists of the Mossel Bay Archaeology Project (MAP). The MAP is the largest scientific project of its kind in the world today, and is studying the finds at various sites in the Southern Cape - most importantly, at the Pinnacle Point Caves (which are not open to the public). Genetic research has shown that all humans alive today stem from a core population of about 600 individuals who lived about 165,000 years ago. The discoveries in the Pinnacle Point Caves would indicate that they lived in the Mossel Bay area. The climatic conditions at the time - and therefore the food resources available - were conducive to the development of modern human behaviour, and the scientists working on the MAP have discovered the earliest evidence for The use of complex bladelet technology (embedding small rock blades into other materials such as wood or bone to create sophisticated tools); The use of ochres (possibly for symbolling, possibly for decoration); The systematic harvesting of sea foods (which would have yielded the omega-3 fatty acids which were necessary for the development of the modern human brain); and The use of heat to strengthen rock tools. Significantly, the scientists have also discovered that the dripstone formations in the roofs of the caves hold fossilised carbon isotopes dating back to about 450,000 years ago. These fossilised carbon isotopes hold the key to unlocking information about the quality of the water that seeped into the caves over the millennia. This information in turn reveals the kind of plant material that would have grown in the soil above the caves - which, in its turn again, tells us much about the type of food that was available to the people living in the caves over the ages. In other words - by combining the picture of what was happening on the floors of the caves (i.e. in the human story) with what was happening above the caves (i.e. in the climate) - the scientists hope to learn how modern humans adapted to climate change during the period from about 165,000 years to 30,000 years ago. INFORMATION The Cape St. Blaize Cave is always open to visitors. Signs on site provide general information about the archaeology. The approach to the Cave also forms the start of the St. Blaize Hiking Trail (a 13.5 km contour path leading westwards to Dana Bay). For more information on the archaeology of Mossel Bay, please go to www.visitmosselbay.co.za/archaeology Latitude 34° 11'9.83"S Longitude 22° 9'25.57"E
Cart rides. Come with us on a trip through fynbos and enjoy a bygone age of horse-drawn transport. We have seven heavy draught horses with lovely temperaments. These giants belong to a lost world and are becoming endangered. We at the Outeniqua Moon are dedicating ourselves to their survival. The cart ride takes approximately and hour. Rates: R30.00 for adults and R20.00 for children under 12. Times: Morning cart rides leaves at 10-00 a.m. Afternoon rides leaves at 3-00 p.m.
- P.O Box 523, Hartenbos, 6520
- Phone: +2744 631 0093
- Mobile: +2782 564 9782
- Email: watt99@telkomsa.net
- Homepage: www.outeniquamoon.co.za
- www.ruiterbos.com
Situated along the N2 only 5km outside Mossel Bay on the route to Cape Town. Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary offers thrilling experiences, predator encounters, live snake shows and a farmyard playground.
- P.O Box 2073
- George
- 6530
- Tel: +2744-698 2004
- Mobile: +2782 785 7713
- E-mail: karen@jukani.co.za
- Homepage: www.jukani.co.za
- Gps: 34 10 41 S
- 22 01 32 E

Mossel Bay`s ultimate watersport destination. Whether you want to enjoy an educational trip around seal island or a romantic sunset cruise. For a speedy yet gentle trip onboard our jetboat or an adrenaline filled wavecrashing experience, seven seas pleasure cruises and watersports can fulfill your needs.
- P.O.Box 606
- Mossel Bay
- 6500
- Cell: +2782 2977 165
- E-mail: mamalindie@absa.co.za
Surfing: We offer lessons, board rentals and manufacture quality surfboards. Lessons from R300pp for 2 hours. All gear supplied.
Sandboarding: Tame SA's ultimate dune...Dragon Dune! From beginners to advance knights. From R350pp for 3hours. All gear supplied.
- P.O.Box 2628, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Field Street, CBD, Mossel Bay
- Phone: +27 (0) 44-691 3811
- Mobile: +27 (0) 82 971 1405
- Email: info@billeon.com
- Email: teambilleon@gmail.com
- Homepage: www.billeon.com
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is situated just off the N2 as you approach Little Brak River in the heart of the Garden Route. Various activities can be enjoyed such as a 3 hour guided game drive with more than 26 different animal species, bush walks, elephant back rides, horseback safaris and helicopter flights. Or you can stay overnight in the luxury tented accommodation situated on the river banks. Conditions apply.
- P.O. Box 565, Little Brak River, 6503
- Phone: +27 (0)44 696 6055
- Fax: +27 (0)44 696 6272
- Email: info@botlierskop.co.za
- Homepage: www.botlierskop.co.za
Join us on any of many breathtaking helicopter flights offered daily from various sites along the beautiful Garden Route. We also offer a vast range of helicopter utility and charter service.
- 73 A Essenhout Avenue
- Hartenbos Heuwels
- Hartenbos
- 6520
- Tel: +2744 695 0693
- Fax: +2744 695 0693
- Mobile: +2782 749 9042 / +2783 453 4326
- E-mail: corne@caprihelicopters.co.za
- Homepage: www.caprihelicopters.co.za
Tandem skydiving, skydiving training for newcomers, regular sport jumping, display jumps, scenic flights over the Mossel bay Peninsula.
- P.O.Box 2652
- Skydive Hangar, Rooikat Street
- Aalwyndal
- Mossel Bay
- 6500
- Cell: +2782 824 8599
- E-mail: henk@skydivemosselbay.co.za
- Homepage: www.skydivemosselbay.co.za

This coastal hiking trail starts in a Khoi San cave at the old fishing village of Mossel Bay and ends with a small boat trip across the Gouritz River. This is not a walk, it is a love affair with nature!
- P O Box 1889
- Mossel Bay
- 6500
- Whale Street, Boggomsbaai
- Phone: +2744 699 1204
- Fax: +2744 699 1950
- Mobile: +2779 263 4806
- Email: stay@sandpipersafaris.co.za
- Homepage: www.oystercatchertrail.co.za



















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