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Port Elizabeth is one of the largest cities on the garden road known more for its coastal scenery than its spectacular scuba diving.
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Port Elizabeth is not first known for its diving but more so because of its stunning coastal scenery. Thousands of vacationers tour around its beautiful wide beached covered with gold sand such as King's Beach, Hobie Beach and Pollock Beach. Surfers, swimmers, jet skiing, fishing and scuba diving are top activities done around these shores. Wildlife and well protected game parks where elephants, rhinos, buffalo's and lions are seen are less than an hour away and easy to book in town. There are overnight safaris for spotting penguins, great white sharks and whales. Many dive sites are within the warmer bay or a short boat tour away at Algoa bay and the wildside. Visit Port Elizabeth Hotels for more information about accommodations.
The wildside is an area known for its superb rock formations, caves, gulleys and steep walls. Everything is covered in the brightest pink anemones, red palmate sea fans and invertebrate life such as colourful nudibranches. It is an exciting place for the curious diver, perfect for macro photography and muck diving. Marine life such as rock cod, horsefish, leopard dogfish and bream are some of the common species found here. Larger examples such as whale sharks, dolphins, ragged tooth sharks, pyjama sharks and even hammerheads have been reported occasionally.
The water is cold with temperatures ranging from eight to fourteen degrees on the wildside while between fifteen and twenty inside the bay. If you can dive with dry suit we advise to do so as there are no wetsuits that give you a comfortable feeling after half an hour in ten degrees water being amazed about Port Elizabeth's healthy underwater world. Currents are moderate; there if often a strong surge and most dive sites are at a depth suitable for advanced scuba divers only. Some of the top locations are Riy Banks, Gasmic Reef and Haerlem Wreck. Enjoy this pearl at one of South Africa's unspoilt diving destinations.
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| Tonquani Lodge & Spa www.tonquani.co.za 0443824355 0443841269 | 1 Cherry lane, Welbedacht Lane... 6570 Knysna |
Knysna's multi award winning lodge offers luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites with every conceivable comfort including minibar, complimentary port and chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits, TV, hair dryer, heater and airconditioner. Three units have a Jacuzzi bath, fireplace and the executive chalet has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. All units have private patios, airconditioner and barbecues and are serviced daily. For our guests' convenience we offer an affordable on-site laundry service. Sun loungers invite you to enjoy the welcoming coolness of the main swimming pool which is set in tranquil gardens where you can also enjoy a light lunch on the decked lapa. Three units have private splash pools and there is secure on–site undercover parking. Play a game of croquet on the manicured lawns or laze beside the swimming pool.
Knysna's multi award winning lodge offers luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites with every conceivable comfort including minibar, complimentary port and chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits, TV, hair dryer, heater and airconditioner. Three units have a Jacuzzi bath, fireplace and the executive chalet has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. All units have private patios, airconditioner and barbecues and are serviced daily. For our guests' convenience we offer an affordable on-site laundry service. Sun loungers invite you to enjoy the welcoming coolness of the main swimming pool which is set in tranquil gardens where you can also enjoy a light lunch on the decked lapa. Three units have private splash pools and there is secure on–site undercover parking. Play a game of croquet on the manicured lawns or laze beside the swimming pool. The Spa has been designed to ensure total relaxation and privacy and clients enjoy the exclusive use of the Spa facilities during their treatment. There are all kinds of treatments and therapies to relax, replenish and invigorate. Guests can look forward to enjoying a full and varied breakfast with freshly baked scones, muffins and pancakes. On request all meals can be served in your unit. A light lunch menu is offered and complimentary tea and cake is served every afternoon. South Africa has been listed amongst the top ten most desirable destinations in the world with the Garden Route as one of the top three. In a countrywide poll, Knysna was twice voted “Most popular town in South Africa”. This quaint town in the heart of the Garden Route has been built around the Knysna lagoon and still projects a village atmosphere with its art and craft shops and beautiful waterfront. Knysna Tonquani Lodge is situated just 1.3km from Knysna town and 700 meters from the Knysna Lagoon. There are more than eight golf courses, all easily accessible from Knysna. Our Reception has an on-site Information Centre with brochures & maps. We will gladly make all necessary bookings on your behalf. The log Chalets are a honeymooners delight with complimentary champagne, chocolates, fruit bowl and flowers, white percale cotton linen & bathrobes. On-site undercover parking.
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