Attractions IN/AROUND Gamtoos Valley
Mountain Reserves / Nature Reserves
Baviaanskloof Wilderness Reserve
The Valley of the Baboons in the Eastern Cape (in the sandy soil of this valley one can easily spot their footprints), also known as the Baviaanskloof Wilderness, is a rugged, uncultivated, and beautiful wilderness area that includes the Baviaanskloof ...
Landmarks / Nature Reserves
Kouga Wilderness
The Kouga Wilderness lies in the heart of the Kouga Mountains on the edge of the Baviaanskloof, north of Joubertina and part way between Port Elizabeth and George. As its name suggests it is wild country, perfect for those who love a real outdoor ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
The Kouga Dam
Built in the 1960s, the Kouga Dam was the first double-arched dam in South Africa. It's worth a stop for the beauty of its setting in amongst the mountain folds of the Gamtoos Valley, known for its fertile soils and fresh ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Antoniesberg Pass
Antoniesberg Pass is a remote, sheer gravel pass that links the Groot River with the northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains.The pass itself is not long, only 5 km, but there are several access roads that combine to make it ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve
The Baviaanskloof Wilderness is an incredibly scenic gorge that lies between two sets of mountain ranges - the Baviaanskloof and the Kouga mountains. It is an area of 'outstanding natural beauty' because of its incredible land forms, diverse display of ...
Mountain Passes
Combrinks Pass
The Baviaanskloof is a valley that runs east to west between the Baviaanskloof Mountains and the Kouga Mountains. The wilderness area is also a World Heritage Site for its incredible biodiversity. The passes, mountains ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Gamtoos Valley
Lying adjacent to the Garden Route, just over an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, the Gamtoos Valley is home to the three little villages of Hankey, Loerie and Patensie, and is a vibrant mix of citrus, potato and tobacco farming that forms a collage of ...
Mountain Passes
Grasnek Pass
The ‘home of the baboons' (Baviaanskloof) is a deep ravine through which sweep a number of mountain passes that are nothing short of spectacular. It is not unusual, in the early morning stillness, to hear the bark of the ...
Mountain Passes
Holgat Pass
Only one road takes you through the kloof, which is probably why so much of its landscape is untouched, pristine and remote. To the north of Baviaanskloof are the Baviaans Mountains, to the south are the Kouga Mountains ...
Mountain Passes
Nuwekloof Pass Baviaanskloof
The Nuwekloof Pass functions as an entrance to the Baviaanskloof, its red rock faces linking the western section of the kloof with the Karoo towns of Willowmore and Uniondale. For those who drive the other way, from east to west, the myriad ...
Gamtoos Valley as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Hankey, Loerie, Patensie, Steytlerville, Studtis, Willowmore
Staying Overnight
Ripple Hill Hotel
On the brim of the magnificent Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve in the heart of the citrus farming community of Patensie, lies the Ripple Hill Hotel. ...
Ox Wagons @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Ox Wagons provide glamping accommodation in Thornhill at the Bergrivier Eco Retreat. Renew mind, body and soul in the most tranquil settings natu...
Wieliewaal @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Wieliewaal is a cosy, log cabin which boasts stunning views of the valley. Accommodating four guests, the cabin has a main bedroom furnished with...
Krugerskop-Kloof Wilderness Camp
Unspoiled wilderness campsites situated in the Krugerskop-Kloof, Baviaanskloof East Nature Reserve. Each site has a densly covered canopy of Yell...
Naguiltjie @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Naguiltjie is a rustic Holiday Home in Thornhill which is fully equipped for self catering and has spectacular views over the hills and valleys. ...
Taaibos @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Taaibos can sleep six guests and enjoys spectacular views over the hills and valleys. The air conditioned unit has a kitchenette equipped with a ...
Gamtoos B&B
Situated in the village of Patensie and offering fine accommodation, Gamtoos B&B is perfectly located for day trips into the magnificent Baviaans...
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel can accommodate a total of twelve guests and is located 15km from Jeffreys Bay on the Sunshine coast, Eastern Cape. The h...
Kroonarend @ Bergrivier Eco Retreat
Kroonarend is a perfect stone family chalet accommodating six guests and has spectacular views over the hills and valleys. The chalet is air cond...
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