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Vleesbaai, Garden Route

The pretty little seaside village of Vleesbaai (or Vlees Bay) lies virtually hidden between the bays of Stilbaai and Mossel Bay, just north of where the Gouritz River (of bungee jump fame from the Gourtitz River bridge, 65 metres up) joins the sea at the western end of the Garden Route.

Vleesbaai is an idyllic, shell sampling, sun-drenched beach-filled holiday space in which endless beaches, safe swimming, leisurely walks, dolphin and whale spotting and the nearby Fransmans Hoek Nature Reserve all vie for attention. The good news is that none or all of them can be combined to fill days as and when one chooses, as time literally slows when on this part of the beautiful coast. Vleesbaai is touted by surfers as one of the best kept secrets on the coast and, whilst gentle swells provide great body boarding times, waves can reach five feet.

Just around the corner from Vlees Bay is little Vis Bay. It is from here that a rock, known as Fransmanshoek (French man's corner, named after the French ship 'La Fortune' that was stranded here in 1763) juts out into the sea. Close by to the village of Vleesbaai is further entertainment in the form of beautiful sand dunes used particularly for a 4x4 dune route challenge virtually on the water's edge.

This part of the world offers endless other attractions in which one can choose to partake or not, depending on how serious getting away from it all is to you. Stilbaai and Mossel Bay are all within easy travelling distance, and one can venture out for virtually any form of activity, from fishing to bungi jumping - it's up to you!

Travellers' Reviews

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Verified reviewexcellent

Beste vakansie plek in Suid Afrika!!!!!!!

susan lourens (Bloemfontein)

Verified reviewexcellent

From 1991 to 2001December was Vleesbaai time. Quiet, safe and restful. A long beach for walking, rocks for exploring and a lovely sea to safely swim in. Unfortunately the kids grew up and we moved to Glentana permanently, but we will never forget those December holidays!

Lorraine van der Merwe (George)

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Hotels & other accommodation options

Self Catering

Periwinkle at Kanon

Periwinkle is a four-bedroom house located in the Kanon Private Nature Reserve, on the Cape South Coast 42km from Mossel Bay. Periwinkle has two ...

Self Catering

Khoekhoen Beach Lodge

Khoekhoen Beach Lodge is located in the Kanon Private Nature Reserve, on the Cape South Coast 42km from Mossel Bay. The accommodation offers a un...

Self Catering

Kanon Private Nature Reserve

Kanon Private Nature Reserve, on the Cape South Coast offers self-catering accommodation providing a unique beach front holiday. The reserve is 1...

Self Catering

The Apartment at Kanon

The Apartment is a double storey house located in the Kanon Private Nature Reserve, on the Cape South Coast 42km from Mossel Bay. The Apartment i...

Self Catering

Shell Catcher at Kanon

Being one of Kanon's oldest surviving buildings, creaky wooden floors and the rumble of the sea gently in the background will ensure that this li...

Self Catering

The Albatross Beach House

The Albatross Beach House in Vleesbaai is uniquely positioned on the water's edge, with just a frog's leap between you and the Indian Ocean. Idea...

Things to do in the area

Family Entertainment

Vleesbaai 4x4 Dune Route

An Eco-Adventure amongst the dunes in the wild and magnificent Garden Route - Discover the wild beautiful side of the Garden Route on the farm 'M...

Horse Riding

SeaHorse Eco Safaris

In the heart of Vleesbaai, visitors can enjoy scenic rides that are, at the same time, educational, while indulging in the peaceful rocking of th...

Sports & Leisure

Dolphin Paragliding

The Garden Route of South Africa is unlike anything or anywhere else. It combines mountains, rivers, forests, beaches, and seaside towns in a vib...

Beaches & Pools

Gouritsmond Beach

Gouritsmond accommodation ranges from campsites to quaint B&B�s right on the doorstep of the beaches; from self-catering chalets in the bush to f...

Beaches & Pools

Gouritsmond Tidal Pool

The variety of Garden Route accommodation is as varied as the people and unique little towns found along this pretty stretch. So, travellers expl...

Noteworthy attractions

Golf Courses

The Links at Fancourt

Gary Player, who has been a part of the design team since the original courses at Fancourt, came on board to add the Links in 2000 and has gone o...

Golf Courses

Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt

The course is typical parklands and one of three Gary Player designed courses offered at Fancourt. Montagu is highly acclaimed and has in recent ...

Golf Courses

Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt

Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs intr...

Golf Courses

George Golf Club

Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club...

Golf Courses

Goose Valley Golf Club

Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note on...

Golf Courses

Knysna Golf Club

The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is s...

Golf Courses

Mossel Bay Golf Club

The 18-hole links course has recently been remodeled and upgraded and is getting rave reviews. The golf club is situated above a peninsula that j...

Golf Courses

Oubaai Golf Club

Situated only 8 kilometres from George, in the design of the Oubaai 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range, Ernie Els and his team ha...

Golf Courses

Pezula Golf Course

Situated in the very heart of the Garden Route, on sweeping coastal cliffs, east of the charming town of Knysna, Pezula encompasses a world-class...

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