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THE BRAAI

a south african national sport
The word braaivleis (pronounced "bry-flays") is Afrikaans for "roasted meat" and the word braai means "barbecue", it is a social custom in South Africa. A braai typically includes boerewors (sausage), sosaties (kebab), marinated chicken, pork and lamb chops, steaks, sausages of different flavors and thickness. Fish is also popular in coastal areas. The other main part of the meal is pap (pronounced "pup", meaning porridge)The quality and quantity of wood for the fire is important and a firm favourite is thorn wood.

garden route - south africa

garden route towns

garden route attractions

• Storms River Bungi Jump
• Tsitsikamma National Park
• Outeniqua Choo-Choo
• The Cango Caves
• Knysna Oyster Company
• Mitchell's Knysna Brewery
• Monkeyland Primate Santuary
• Paragliding - Wilderness
• Knysna Heads Sundowner Cruise
Oudtshoorn:
Has a great variety of tourist attractions including the breathtaking Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, numerous ostrich farms, majestic mountain ranges.
Wilderness:
This beautiful coastal village is the mid-point of the Garden Route and surrounded by the Wilderness National Park, a haven for watersport lovers with it's many lakes and rivers.
Knysna:
Nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. It enjoys a moderate climate and is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it an ideal destination.
Storms River:
One of a number of rivers in this region, originates in the Tsitsikamma Mountains and makes its way through forests thick with ancient Yellowwoods, before reaching the sea at the eastern end of the Tsitsikamma. Home to the worlds highest bungi jump at 216 metres.
Oudtshoorn Crocodile Ranch
• Park House Lodge - Mosselbay
• Adventure Lodge - Plettenberg Bay
• Albergo Backpackers - Plettenberg Bay
• Nothando's Backpackers - Plettenberg Bay
• The Beach House - Plettenberg Bay
• Fairy Knowe Backpackers - Wilderness
The Garden Route is a coastal corridor on the western coast of South Africa, where ancient forests, rivers, wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of restorative beauty. This is a strip of land like no other in the world in terms of beauty, natural attractions and unique flora and fauna - hence its name. Three of South Africa’s top hikes take place here - the Otter Trail and the Tsitsikamma and Dolphin trails.
Storms River Mouth
GARDEN ROUTE BACKPACKERS
• The Dijembe Lodge - Storms River
• Island Vibe - Knysna
• Karoo Soul Backpackers - Oudtshoorn
• Oasis Backpackers - Oudtshoorn
• Backpackers Paradise - Oudtshoorn
• Jeffereys Bay Backpackers - Jeffereys Bay
• Mossel Bay Backpackers - Mossel Bay
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