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St Francis Bay boasts all the usual sports; hikes and walks; boating and other water related activities both on the sea and in the river. Not only does it have its own airpark, in a nature reserve reserve, but the only privately owned harbour in the country, both facilities providing another whole range of associated pleasures and activities.
Whales, dolphins, birds, special plants, and other wonderful creatures keep nature lovers ecstatic while sophisticated shops and restaurants, provide for every other need.
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Things to do in St Francis Bay
St Francis Lighthouse
Marks one of the 'corners' of the African coast. It was erected to warn ships of the presence of a reef that protrudes beyond Sea Point, almost a kilometer out to sea.
Hiking - Sand River
If you are lucky, you may see the beautiful Crystal Pools. The water in the Sand River flows underground, over the hard rocky substrate that underlines the dunes. After heavy rains, the water table rises to form Crystal Pools.
Eco Boat Cruises
Enjoy boat cruises around the Bay. You'll discover abundant bird and marine life - including penguins, whales and dolphins. Boats may not venture closer than 300m to any whale.
River Cruises
Explore the upper reaches of the Kromme River on a comfortable motor launch. Stop over at Stony Boma River Camp for a picnic or barbeque. After lunch, relax or go for a hike, canoeing, fishing or birding on the river.
Surfing
A photographer in the 60's Bruce Brown, searched the world for the Perfect Wave. He found it at St Francis Bay, and named it 'Bruce's Beauties' - St Francis Bay is one of the world's great surf spots.
Marina Cruise
Take an hour-long trip and sip a soothing drink or two as you experience South Africa's own 'Little Venice' aboard a comfortable cruiser.
Irma Booysen Flora Reserve
The Reserve lies within 200m of the Cape St. Francis Resort. A walk through the reserve is a must-do for all lovers of fynbos. Maps and plant guides are available at the Resort's reception office. |
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Using Thatchwood as your base you can explore the numerous activities in the surrounding area.
We will happily arrange personalised day trips, such as: Shamwari, Addo Elephant National Park, Lombardini Game Park, Baviaanskloof, Lalibella Game Reserve, and more.
The Tsitsikamma’s spectacular scenery includes the Indian Ocean breakers, pounding rocky shores beneath 180 m high cliffs, evergreen forests and fynbos (proteas and heath) rolling down to the sea in a lush carpet where ancient rivers have carved their path to the ocean through rocky ravines.
All this conspires to attract large numbers of international and local tourist to the Park. Tsitsikamma National Park is the third most frequently visited out of the twenty national parks in South Africa |
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Come and experience what St Francis Bay has to offer from the comfort and warmth of Thatchwood.
~ You'll be sure to return again and again ~
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