The majority of online reviews sit between Very Good and Excellent, and include such glowing remarks as “ relaxing and beautiful park”, “ a little slice of paradise", and “ speechless”. The expansive beauty of the park is what draws most of the compliments, as does wildlife not often seen in other national parks. Mountain Zebra National Park slots in beneath both, but still occupies sixth position on Tripadvisor in the province. The Mountain Zebra National Park is hardly an unknown or uncelebrated South African national park - but in the Eastern Cape it’s often overshadowed by a slew of high-end private reserves, or Addo Elephant National Park. Others confirm that there are nice views of the coastline and rock pools from the point, and interesting birdlife that includes the near-threatened black oystercatcher. One user says “The walk is interesting with rock pools, mussel beds and amazing features in the cliffs, where the wind has sculpted beautiful features in the sandstone.” It ranks top of things to do in Sedgefield, and 24 th for the entire province in the nature category. Gericke's PointĪlthough the Garden Route is not without notable attractions like the Knysna Heads and Wilderness Beach, Gerickes Point in Sedgefield is surprisingly favoured by online reviewers.
Even so, most combine a drive over Meeringspoort with visits to the Swartberg, and nearby towns like Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert.
Many others have used the reviews section to compliment the quality of the road and lay-bys, and cast aspersions on the gravel roads of the Swartberg Pass. One user says in her Tripadvisor review, rated as one of the most helpful, “No amount of photographs or videos can do this area justice - you have to be there to appreciate the sheer scale of those convoluted sandstone folds!” But the pass also features surprisingly high in the entire province’s rankings - especially in the nature and parks category.Īt number 9 of 394, it’s higher than attractions like Kirstenbosch, the Knysna Heads, and fellow gorge Platteklip, in this section of Tripadvisor. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is available to answer any of your questions or book your stay 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm eastern standard time.It may come as no surprise that the Meiringspoort Pass ranks as the top thing to do in the town of De Rust - it just edges out the local farm stall. Oak Haven is a beautifully gated resort that offers 24 hour customer service. Our log cabins are furnished with hot tubs, screened porches, gas fireplace, gas grill, fully furnished kitchen, jetted tub, washer and dryer, and much more. The resort features beautifully landscaped grounds with nature trails, catch and release lake for fishing, Olympic size swimming pool, kiddie pool, playground, basketball court, game room, fitness room, picnic areas, fire pits, gazebos, a pavilion, and the Spa at Oak Haven. We offer log cabins that are perfect for families, reunions, church groups, corporate retreats, honeymooners, or anyone looking for a romantic getaway. Our log cabins are close to golfing, fishing and boating, outlet shopping, fine dining, and all the attractions of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. Oak Haven Resort features luxury log cabin rentals nestled on a beautiful mountain in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.