Make use of the Malaria free Mossel Bay area to go on a safari and meet Africa’s wild life. Mossel Bay boasts three well-known private game reserves of which Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is only 12 kilometres from your accommodation at Whale-Phin Guest House. Make use of this opportunity to experience one or more of the following:

• 3-hour safari in an open 4x4 vehicle
• Safari on the back of an elephant
• Pick nick with the elephants
• Bird watching while hiking along the river.

The Greater Mossel Bay with its sand dunes and beautiful mountains is one of South Africa’s best venues to test your 4x4 skills or just enjoy a 4x4 experience as a passenger. For a real mountain 4x4 experience visit Bonniedale Holiday farm where you can also experience horse riding, hiking, camping and rock art, after a day or two come and unwind at Whale-Phin. For other 4x4 trails see our Links Page.

Bonniedale Holiday Farm - http://www.bonniedale.com

The Greater Mossel Bay with its beautiful mountains and high sea cliffs offers you unique hiking experiences. Start with a short hike from Whale-Phin through the indigenous coastal “fynbos” reserve adjacent to Whale-Phin. Make use of the 14 kilometre Cape St Blaize hiking trail starting at the Cape St Blaize gave, all along the cliffs of  Mossel Bay to Dana Bay. Visit Skaapplaas (sheep farm) and enjoy fynbos, indigenous forests, waterfalls and ancient rock art, click for more information. For other hiking trails kindly visit our Links Page.

With At Whale-Phin Guest House as your base explore the rest of the Garden Route and Little Karoo. Take a day trip to Knysna, only 96 km away, via the Seven Passes Road and return on the N2 Highway. Visit George, only 35 km away, where you can enjoy the scenic Montaque and Outeniqua Passes. Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world is only 82 km from Whale-Phin take a day or two and visit Kango Caves, Swartberg Pass and Meiringspoort. For relaxing guided tours contact Garden Route Tours. Put at least 3 days aside for day trips.