Birds of Eden's unique two hectare dome [the World’s largest] spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall. Another feature is its amphitheatre, which has the ability to seat over 200 visitors.The decision to develop Birds of Eden stems from the need to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds, miniature monkeys and the sanctuary also enables bird owners to apply to release their pet birds into the sanctuary, after undergoing rehabilitation.

29km from Oudtshoorn, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lie the spectacular underground wonder of theKlein Karoo - the Cango Caves. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast hallsand towering formations.

The Knysna Elephant Park (est. 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants. Over the last twenty years, the park has cared for and raised more than forty elephants. These animals include relocated animals, orphaned calves, elephants rescued from culls and ex-circus animals. Some have become part of the resident herd, others have moved onto other reserves and facilities in the Western and Eastern Cape, depending on their personalities, bonds with other animals and welfare needs.

Enjoy Trail Rides with breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains. Experience nature with an inspiring sunrise or a picturesque sunset in the company of horses.

Markets
Harvest Time Farmers' Market, Saturdays, Harkervile between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. +27 (0)44 533 9094
Harkerville Market is rural and rustic, but vibey and vital - not a flea market, not just a craft market, not only a farmers' market - but definitely all you could ever hope for in a typical South African Saturday Market

The Friday Market, from 4 pm Fridays, off Welbedachy Road, +27 (0)44 382 5316
What a perfect way to end the week; pack up the kids and head out to the market site to meet up with friends. A wide array of food is available from pizza and pancakes to a Thai dish from the Thai Kitchen. A bar is available so you won’t go thirsty! Gather up your friends and enjoy Friday night at the Market 

Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market, Saturdays, Sedgefield, +27 (0)883 1177
this multiple award-winning WILD OATS Community Farmers' Market is  adjacent to the beautiful Swartvlei lake-lagoon. Now in it's 15th year, this small, rustic but internationally famous farmers' market continues to attract the enthusiastic attention of proud locals and discernng travellers who consistently return for more of its festive fare. 

Scarab Village, Sedgefield, +27 (0)44 3432455
The contributing factor to the success of this market is that the majority of the stall holders have crafted their own products, which makes it entirely unique and original. You will find original art, handmade clothing, metal work, wooden products, hand spun wool, ceramics and many more. You will also have the opportunity to meet the real people who have used their creative talents to produce the most unusual array of merchandise.

Ocean Safaris has been exploring the bay since 1997, the bay is protected from most prevailing sea and weather conditions by the spectacular Robberg Peninsula. They provide a unique opportunity to see some of the ocean’s largest and most mysterious inhabitants in their natural environment. Ocean Safaris offers a variety of whale watching, dolphin watching and other various marine activities in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route of South Africa.

Rhino Base Camp is an exclusive and luxurious game reserve consisting of 1300 ha of mesmerizing natural beauty, and expertly situated about 15 minutes from Plettenberg Bay, on the Garden Route. By visiting this spectacular game reserve, you are able to get up close and personal with a very wide variety of wild animals by partaking in any of the well organized game drives or horse safaris. You needn’t travel to the northern province of South Africa to visit a game reserve of world class quality. Rhino Base Camp has all you need to experience a truly African wildlife park, in the heart of the Garden Route.

A variety of indigenous birds, such as Blue Cranes, Marabou Storks and waterfowls frequent the gardens of Tenikwa, the extent of which covers some 8ha with the balance of the 46ha set aside for the wild animals occurring in the area.