September 17th, 2010 → 10:42 pm @ Lalakoi
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miss garden route winners 2009
The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2010 beauty pageant, in aid of regional havens for battered and abused women and children, was officially launched at the begining of May by last years winner, Louise Muller from Mossel Bay (now a B Comm student at stellenbosch University). Louise was crowned as the face of the Garden Route at the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2009 gala event.
During the past six years, the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo event presented by the Garden Route Casino in collaboration with Die Burger and the ISP Group, has grown into a community driven event, combating women and child abuse within the Southern Cape. The gala event itself has become a must see of the Garden Route event calendar with excellent entertainment and amazing setting.
The Heart of the competition are the four shelters for abused women and children that benefit from the funds generated through this event. The shelters are Creating Effective Families in Mossel Bay, Phambili in George, Malibingwe in Oudtshoorn and Women Who Care in Knysna. As part of the gala event build up residents from the different shelters get the opportunity to be turned into “a princess for a day” by make-overs conducted in the different towns.
September 16th, 2010 → 10:35 am @ Lalakoi
kalahari restaurant and theatre
Kalahari Restaurant and Theatre
A new state of the art theatre, the Kalahari Restaurant and Theatre, has open its doors in George in the heart of the Garden Route.
The 400 seater theatre will stage the latest productions as they come off the main circuit. This upmarket theatre will be catering for the more discern theatre goer and music lover in the Garden Route.
The concept behind the theatre is one of quality entertainment in a pleasant and warm environment. Apart from the theatre the complex will also house a separate bar, with an 11 meter serving surface and a 120 seater family restaurant with an outside deck.
A special kiddies section has been added. A focal point of the restaurant will be the grand piano mounted on a circular stage in the restaurant section. This will double up as a cocktail bar and entertainment area.
September 13th, 2010 → 12:53 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
wellness world george
Wellness World George has 2 Wellness Centers (gymnasiums/ gyms), Wellness World York Street and Wellness World Knysna Road in the Fairview Business Park. Wellness World gymnasiums in George understands your uniqueness. We get to know our clients and in the process we are able to support them and their unique needs better. Our role is to support our clients on their road to wellness.
The Wellness World gymnasiums in George offer technologically advanced facilities and equipment, but successful fitness and rehabilitation management requires even more. It requires a sincere understanding of each individual and his or her unique requirements.
Wellness World’s vision is to be an affordable, accessible and comprehensive wellness facility and gym in George, in the Garden Route, that serves the larger community and address all the dimensions of wellness.
To ensure that each of our clients succeed in their personal wellness aims, we offer the following facilities at our gymnasiums in George:
Cardiovascular area , Personal instructors , Indoor heated pool (York Street branch only)
Aerobics studio, Spinning, Secure parking, Aqua aerobics, Weights area, Steam room, Circuit
If you want to change your lifestyles to a Wellness Healthy Lifestyle then came and join Wellness World today!
September 13th, 2010 → 11:18 am @ Lalakoi
mcdonalds george
McDonald`s George is one of more than 130 McDonald’s Restaurants and take aways in South Africa.
McDonald`s George is located in the city centre and open 24/7 for your convince. This make a quick drive through for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a midnight snack or just something sweet to treat yourself possible.
The McDonald`s Restaurant also have an indoor and outdoor seating area where you can sit down and enjoy your meal or a cup coffee as just McDonald`s can make!
Meals that will have your mouth watering in seconds are just around the corner. At McDonald`s you can choose from a selection of sandwiches, burgers, wraps, fries, salads, desserts and much more. All food is freshly made with real ingredients & served with a smile.
With the fun play place, playroom and special Kiddies Happy meals each with a toy, the McDonald`s Restaurant in George is a place kids will love! This is also the perfect place to host birthday parties. McDonald`s will take the hassle out of children’s birthday parties – contact the restaurant for more information and bookings.
All of McDonald`s SA restaurants are Halaal certified by the Islamic Council of South Africa (ICSA)
September 13th, 2010 → 9:27 am @ Lalakoi
der-leder-haendler-mossel bay
Der Lederhandler manufactures fine handcrafted leather products including shoes for men, ladies and children, as well as a large range of bags, wallets and general leather goods made of the finest quality leather. We retail direct to the public through our factory shops in George, Mossel Bay and Knysna.
Visit our factory shop next to the Gannet Restaurant in Market Street, Mossel Bay on the Garden Route for leather products. Products include genuine leather boots, shoes and sandals for men, ladies and children in various types of leather men’s and ladies genuine kudu leather jackets in a variety of styles and colours A huge range of Ostrich and Kudu leather bags, wallets and purses and much more.
Der Lederhandler in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route can also manufacture products from skins supplied by customers!
Our leathers are sourced mostly from the Karoo and Little Karoo. Leading brands include Apache Leather, Jabulani, Cougar and Kamnandi Footwear labels.
You will find a variety of handcrafted leather articles to suit the whole family at unbeatable prices.
August 24th, 2010 → 8:32 pm @ Lalakoi
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winners miss garden route 2009
If you are keen to participate in the Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo Beauty Pageant, you will find the entry forms in English and Afrikaans on the Miss. Garden Route Blog.
The rules of the competition will be on the entry forms.
miss garden route 2008
August 24th, 2010 → 4:38 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
Denise Schoeman Miss Earth SA 2008
New partner could open the world for the winner of the Miss Garden Route 2010 contest.
The Miss Garden Route competition, which was originally started as a beauty contest and then moved on to become a “Beauty with A Purpose” project, is getting a new partner, which could open up the world for the 2010 winner.
“Beauty with a Mission” is the slogan of the Miss Earth competition and national director of Miss Earth South Africa, me Catherine Constantinides, has reached out to the local competition to embrace the winner of Miss Garden Route 2010 in the Miss Earth SA competition.
“We are really excited about this dimension of our competition” coordinator and organizer Ms Tryana Potgieter told us. “One of our previous winners, the beautiful Denise Schoeman from Knysna, was also a runner-up in the Miss Earth SA 2008 competition. Our girls are the cream of the crop and they deserve to be given the opportunity to conquer the world” she added.
The Miss Earth competition, which has been running for 10 years, is considered one of the three largest beauty contests in the world. The 2010 competition will take place in Vietnam during November and December this year.
Ms Constantinides plans on attending the gala evening of Miss Garden Route on Saturday 25 September at the prestigious Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Club and she will most probably be escorted by Chanel Grantham (20), Miss Earth SA 2009. Chanel is also known as the Green Ambassadress of South Africa.
According to Chanel, from Cape Town, she was drawn to the competition not because of the glamour, but because of what it stands for. “We do get our hands dirty. We go into communities and actively make a difference” she said.
“And that is exactly what our girls also do” Potgieter added and said that the 12 finalist visit the safe house for battered women and children, as well as other identified projects in the Southern Cape. Louise Muller, Miss GR & KK 2009 has been back to some of the shelters on numerous occasions. Even when she was only a finalist, she baked heart shaped cookies and wrapped them as gifts for the women in the safe houses. She has also been back to donate clothing and little luxury gifts to the women.
“Our beauty with a purpose combined with Christina’s beauty with a mission can only be a winning recipe for making our country a better place” Potgieter added.
Entry forms are available at the Tourism Bureaux in the Southern Cape.
or download here. 
For more information call Tryana Potgieter on 0444 606 7777 or go to the website at www.gardenroutecasino.co.za.
Entries close on 17 September.
August 23rd, 2010 → 8:26 am @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
dumont kelders george
Dumont Kelders, previously known as the Pink Elephant in George is not your average liquor store. They offer exclusive boutique wines and other liquor and also offer wine tasting evenings.
As Art & Wine goes hand in hand, Dumont Kelders in George also houses an art gallery. Here local and other South African artist’s original works can be viewed and purchased.
Dumont Kelders in George are well known for their informal wine tasting evenings on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm – these wine tastings are free of charge and will enrich you knowledge of wines. Wine connoisseurs from all over the Garden Route visit Dumont Kelders on a Thursday.
19 August 2010:
Viljoensdrift Wines from the Robertson Wine Valley on the Route R62
26 August 2010:
Riebeek Kelders from Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland
02 September 2010:
Fairview Cheese & La Capra Wines from the Paarl region in the Western Cape
04 September 2010:
Rheebokskloof Wines from the Paarl region combined with an exhibition of Honey Fashion Jewellery & Accessories
09 September 2010:
Middelvlei Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch region.
August 20th, 2010 → 7:00 am @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
de vette mossel
The popular De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant located between Great and Little Brak River near Mossel Bay, is now open all year round!
Now you can enjoy the De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant experience of seafood in abundance, sand under your feet, with the smell of the ocean and right on the beach near Mossel Bay in the Garden Route any time during the year!
De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant is an open air restaurant on the beach Between Mossel Bay & George in the Garden Route. Here a variety of fresh seafood is prepared on the spot and served straight from the grid to ensure the best quality seafood possible! For 3 hours you can feast on as much as you want or can eat!
During school holidays (December/January, March/April and September) De Vette Mossel has two eating sessions per day
Lunch session: 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner session: 18:30 – late
During off season De Vette Mossel will be open every weekend or when booked for functions and private parties.
Saturdays: Dinner Session – 18h30
Sundays: Lunch Session – 12h00
August 20th, 2010 → 6:35 am @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
der leder haendler
Der Lederhändler is well known for manufacturing fine handcrafted leather products including shoes for men, ladies and children, as well as a large range of bags, wallets and general leather goods in George in the Garden Route of South Africa.
Der Lederhändler retails direct to the public through factory shops in George, Mossel Bay and Knysna.
Der Lederhändler Restorations in George in the Western Cape specializes in repairing and re-colouring of leather products such as lounge suites, car seats, jackets and handbags.
Although Der Lederhändler do not do upholstery, we repair small scratches, holes and scuffmarks on leather products with scientifically developed basecoat that secures proper bonding to the product. The basecoat, colouring and the topcoat were developed to maintain the flexibility of the product under repair.
After care products for leather from Der Lederhändler
Der Lederhändler also offers a wide range of after care products to treat the repaired leather products for maximum durability.
August 17th, 2010 → 7:35 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
wild waters fun park plettenberg bay
Wild Waters Fun Park is an adventure park for children in a safe and secure family environment. The Park is situated in the Piesang Valley, Plettenberg Bay. Go around the circle at the bottom of Piesang Valley Road, turn Left into Robberg Road (goes to the airport), turn immediately Right into Green Point Avenue and drive on until you get to the large car park and Wild Waters.
Visitors to the Wild Waters Fun Park at Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route may make use of the facilities at the park witch includes:
- a waterslide, – 18 hole mini golf, – swimming pool, – kiddies playground with play pool & mini waterslide and – trampolines. One of the things to do in Plettenberg Bay which are for the whole family.
There are also picnic spots and braai area’s at Wild Waters Fun Park for those who would like to spend the day! We also have a Kiosk and restaurant. Plenty of parking available!
July 14th, 2010 → 9:59 am @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
a1 bed and breakfast
A1 Bed and breakfast is centrally situated in George, close enough to town, but far enough for peace and tranquility. A1 B&B is within walking distance to restaurants, banks, shops and CBD. Also within close proximity: George Airport: 10 Km, Fancourt Golf Estate: 4 km, George Golf Course: 1 km, Victoria Bay: 12 km, Herolds Bay: 14 km.
Two stylish units suitable for self catering accommodation are comfortably furnished and equipped with mini kitchenettes. Both units have private entrances, which allow guests to come and go as they please. Unit one offers: The bedroom is comfortably furnished and very spacious. The bathroom offers visitors a shower and a bath. The living area and kitchenette leads to the patio and swimming pool where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Unit two is a spacious twin room with en-suite bathroom, a lovely lounge area and a kitchenette. A private sundeck leads to the garden, from where guests have access to the swimming pool and private entrance. Secure parking is available on the property.
We Speak: Afrikaans, English, German and French.
July 14th, 2010 → 9:49 am @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
the salmon restaurant
The new and trendy Salmon Restaurant at the Premier Hotel in Knysna offers delicious meals to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Breakfast is a casual affair where family and friends meet after a good nights rest. Light music, together with the smells of freshly baked breads & pastries & freshly brewed coffee create a friendly and welcoming breakfast, served from 07h00 to 11h00.
Healthy Lunch meals will be offered on the menu, suitable for business meetings or family gatherings. Alternatively meals can be enjoyed next to the swimming pool.Dinner will be served at candle-lit tables with trendy music or live entertainment in the background, the ideal place for eating out in Knysna. Our bar offers guests a comprehensive variety of local wines or liquors to complement their meal. <br> <br>
Situated off the restaurant is a full bar offering a wide selection of beers, spirits, wines and coffees, as well as a big plasma screen television to watch your favourite sporting event. The Lounge and Games Lounge is the perfect spot for relaxing with a sundowner, eating a light meal or simply reading the newspaper.
July 12th, 2010 → 9:40 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
barry's holiday accommodation witsand
Barry’s Holiday Accommodation offers 3 star graded (TGCSA) Self-catering accommodation in Witsand at affordable rates. Witsand/Port Beaufort is a beautiful coastal village surrounded by the Breede River estuary and the Indian Ocean. The San Sebastian Bay has the largest concentration of SR Whales on the SA coastline. Whale sightings from July are guaranteed. Witsand is a popular sea-side resort as it offers a multitude of water sports (safe bathing, windsurfing, rock and surf angling, river angling, deep sea fishing, snorkel diving and spear fishing, whale watching, water-skiing, etc). It has a 4km long unspoiled beach with safe swimming spots for days in the sun.
Our 3 self catering accommodation units at Witsand have safe off-street parking!
Guests are also provided with: hospitality map, personal service, braai cleaning, char, laundry service, internet service, free initial expendables. Guests are personally welcomed by owners Andre or Lorraine Martin, and supplied with a hospitality map. Internet, char and laundry services offered at a small fee. Sorry but we do not accept credit cards.
July 12th, 2010 → 9:15 pm @ Lalakoi
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inn victori victoria bay
Inn Victori is a brand new accommodation establishment offering Bed and breakfast / self-catering accommodation on the Victoria Bay Road approximately 1km from the Victoria Bay beach. Accommodation is offered in 4 bedrooms, each with private entrances, as well as private patios. All bedrooms are equipped with modern amenities.
The Breakfast / Entertainment room at Inn Victori near Victoria Bay offer guests the freedom to cook their own breakfast to their taste. During their extensive traveling over the past years the owners of Inn Victori was introduced to the unique concept of “cook-your-own-breakfast” without “bringing- your -own food”. A fully equipped kitchen is available to guests. ANY time of the day they can prepare or cook their own breakfast and pay according to their takings. The kitchen is open 24 hours a day and guest are welcome to prepare additional meals during the day or enjoy a braai! Should you how every prefer to sit down to a ready made breakfast this can be arranged!
Your hosts can speak Afrikaans, English and Netherlands!
July 9th, 2010 → 8:48 pm @ Lalakoi
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grill restaurant
The Ocean Grill Seafood Restaurant is situated at the Point in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route of South Africa. We pride ourselves on serving only the freshest fish caught in local waters. We also have a diverse menu to satisfy every taste. If you want something that is not on our menu, phone us in advance and we will prepare it for you.
The Ocean Grill in Mossel Bay is open for breakfast from 09H00 till 12H00 You can now also order your favourite dish from our menu as a take-away. Our Restaurants easily seat 300 people. We are open for any function, i.e. Weddings, Christmas Parties, Birthday, etc. You choose the menu and we will do the rest! Contact us for further details.
July 9th, 2010 → 8:37 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
casino hotel
Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, you will want to stay at the Garden Route Casino Hotel and Spa near Mossel By on the Garden Route of South Africa. The Garden Route Casino Hotel and Spa is situated next to the Garden Route Casino and is the ideal accommodation when you visit the Casino in Mossel Bay.
All the bedrooms at the Garden Route Casino Hotel & Spa have a television, a kettle and air-conditioning. The Presidential Suites have separate lounge areas with leather lounge suites and 72cm television sets. The hotel sleeps 86 persons. There are twin and double rooms as well as 2 Presidential suites. Real quality accommodation in Mossel Bay A peaceful and stylish atmosphere awaits guests at the Blue Hibiscus Restaurant. Guests can book themselves into the Spa for a day of relaxation and pampering.
July 9th, 2010 → 8:26 pm @ Lalakoi
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haus am strand wilderness
Haus am Strand Guest House is situated right on the beach in the romantic village of Wilderness on the Garden Route. This is a lovingly and charmingly decorated double storey holiday-house with 2 attached beach bungalows, comprising of 6 apartments, each with own entrance. Each holiday apartment has its own unique atmosphere and décor; some are equipped with breakfast making facilities and fridge or a complete kitchen.
New and pretty Bathrooms with Jacuzzi and shower or with Bath and shower or Rain shower.
The subtropical, landscaped, large garden leads right down to the sandy beach and offers you to suntan or just to relax in the shade of the Yuka palm trees, while watching out for dolphins. Haus am Strand is only 2 min walk to mini-market, laundry and plenty restaurants and 5 min drive to the new Garden Route Mall with its 360 shops and 7 cinemas and large supermarket. The central position makes Haus am Strand the ideal accommodation in Wilderness.
July 9th, 2010 → 8:19 pm @ Lalakoi
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boardwalk lodge wilderness
The Boardwalk Lodge & Resort at Wilderness is hugged by the Outeniqua mountainside amid a beautiful stretch of indigenous forest and is located at the heart of the world-famous Garden Route. The Boardwalk Lodge is a self-catering and bed and breakfast leisure resort.
Picture-perfect views and natural forest vegetation provide the setting for the ultimate in privacy and intimacy.
This exclusive Bed & Breakfast and self-catering Garden Route accommodation houses guests in the main Boardwalk Lodge Guest House and in 6 well appointed and private Self-Catering units.
Guests can enjoy breakfast at the Guest House dining room and guests have access to the lodge swimming pool.
Wilderness Activities
Wilderness offers visitors to the area a variety of activities such as spectacular hiking trails, exciting water sports, paragliding, abseiling and mountain bike riding will attract the adventurous at heart while the abundant bird and wildlife, vast beaches and cool forests.
July 9th, 2010 → 8:11 pm @ Lalakoi
By Lalakoi
oude meul country lodge
The beautiful Oude Meul Country Lodge and ostrich farm is situated in Schoemanspoort near Oudtshoorn and is totally surrounded by mountains. The willow trees and river give a peaceful atmosphere and is food for the soul. If you like nature, De Oude Meul is the place to be!
De Oude Meul Country Lodge & Game Farm near Oudtshoorn offers guest House accommodation and has 42 air-conditioned rooms, of which 4 are family units and 38 are double rooms. The rooms are comfortably furnished with an honesty bar, heater, fan, clock-radio, coffee and tea facilities, and a bathroom with a shower. The four family rooms, consisting of two rooms with a bathroom. We have one luxury room with a queen size bed and DSTV.
The A la Carte Restaurant is on the premises serves only the best local food, including ostrich fillet. Dinner is one of the hallmarks of the Oude Meul. De Oude Meul Guest Farm also caters for Weddings and has Conference facilities.
