Here’s what Easter along the Garden Route 2021 looks like
Easter along the Garden Route guarantees a unique and magical experience for families across the country this year.
From egg hunts to fairies and big juicy strawberries, Easter along the Garden Route guarantees a unique and magical experience for families across the country.
It all depends on where you’re starting from, and what the lockdown restrictions are, but here’s the inside scoop on what’s still on the go this year:
1. Easter at the SPCA
Gear up for an Easter egg hunt at the Garden Route SPCA on Saturday 3 April. This fun-filled event takes place from 10:00 to 12:00 at their premises in George on the Ossie Urban road in the Tamsui industrial area. The entry fee is only R20 per child, with food and drink stalls available and a car boot sale from 08:00. There will also be a special Easter hamper up for grabs to the value of R650.
For more info, contact: Rika on 082-308-6862 or Helga on 072-342-6679
2. Go hunting for strawberries
If your kids love strawberries just as much as chocolate bunnies and eggs, make a beeline for Redberry Farm located close to the leafy little city of George.
Their strawberries are available throughout the year and visitors can load their punnets with big, juicy strawberries, ride the Redberry Express and rally into teams to tackle the largest hedge maze in the Southern Hemisphere, perfectly shaped like a strawberry! What we love most about Redberry is that it also appeals to adults, who can indulge in some wine pairings and beer tastings on-site at Houtbosch Wine & Craft Beer.
Visit: www.redberryfarm.co.za
3. Play with bunnies and fairies
Run by South African sculptor, Ian Sulin and his wife, Minky Sulin, the Sulina Faerie Sanctuary in Swellendam will intrigue anyone who visits, young and old alike this Easter.
While we all love the Easter bunny, the sanctuary consists of a garden filled to the brim with fairies, gnomes, dwarves and dragons. There’s also a play area for the kids, a dedicated shop (with more fairies) and a tea and coffee area for moms and dads. If you grew up in South Africa you will know who Dawie the Kabouter is, and you’ll likely find him here at Sulina’s, but just as long as you remember to ‘wees saggies as jy stap!”
Visit: www.contentofsulina.co.za
4. Craft stalls & farmers’ markets
This Easter along the Garden Route, families can look forward to exploring a range of craft stalls and farmers’ markets. A great on is the Scarab Village Craft Market, with its unique collection of stalls brimming with arts, clothes, gifts, jewellery and food. Families can also stop in at the Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market. You’ll find live music, a variety of eats, crafts and even locally brewed coffee and craft beer. Overall, its got a cheerful, electric vibe.
Both are open on Saturday mornings and located within close proximity to each other on the outskirts of Sedgefield.
Visit: www.scarabvillage.co.za and www.wildoatsmarket.co.za
5. Meet monkeys and meerkats
How about a visit to Monkeyland in the Crags, near Plettenberg Bay? This ethical sanctuary is a top spot for families who can walk through a forested canopy, learning about various primates whilst they swing and cavort around you.
Then, if you’re crazy about meerkats, head just outside of Oudtshoorn and you’ll discover a one-of-a-kind research reserve called Meerkat Magic, exclusively dedicated to studying the habits of these wild and furry little creatures.
While there, you can join a guided tour of the meerkat colonies to learn about their habits. In the spirit of giving, you can even adopt a meerkat for 12 months by donating to the establishment. You won’t be able to take one of these little guys home with you, but you will receive a special adoption certificate.
Visit: www.monkeyland.co.za and www.meerkatmagic.com
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