Establishment Details
Summary:
George airport is a 30 minute scenic drive away and Amzee Bokmakierie is a perfect home base from where the numerous attractions of the Garden Route, the Rivera of South Africa can be explored.
The Pinnacle Point casino is around the corner from Bokmakierie and Dana Bay offers two lovely beaches with braai facilities.
A few days stay in the world's most mildest climate, graded second to Hawaii, will enable guests to cover most of the attractions and adventures offered. A round of golf in Mossel Bay's own golf course and in the near future at Paradise and Pinnacle Point,or even some rounds at the famous Fan Court and Sparrabosch can be included.
A guided 1 - 4 four day walking trail "Trail of the Oyster Catcher" can be followed with Amzee Bokmakierie as home base and it's traditional cuisine. This trail is rated as one of the top 10 trails in SA by the " Getaway" A weekend trail can be done alternatively with Amzee Bokmakierie as home base.
Koos, your host, is a registered tour guide for the Garden Route and can assist you with your itinerary or even be your tour guide for small groups!
Botlierskop - 15 km from Bokmakierie ,you can see Africa's BIG FIVE and many more game species within a 3 hour game drive - a must for every tourist.
Amzee Bokmakierie can accommodate 20 people in-house and another 20 in an annex with meals at Bokmakierie - a perfect base for small and medium tour groups - special rates are available!
Theme:
Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House is situated in the conservancy of Dana Bay - A suburb of Mossel Bay and Hartenbos - the starting point of the famous Garden Route on the Western Cape province - 3 hours drive from Cape Town.
The name of the Guest house - Bokmakierie - is a bird that is found in abundance in this nature conservancy of Dana Bay
Hartenbos and Mossel Bay are only 7 minutes away. With George airport 20 minutes away and Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Stilbaai, Sedgefield, Wildernis which can be reached with
Views:
All rooms have stunning views on the Indian Ocean, kloof and mountains covered with unique coastal fynbos.
The Oyster Catcher Trail
The Oystercatcher Trail is a portered, guided trail starting at the Cape St Blaze Headland above the Khoi Caves in Mossel Bay . This fully catered Trail, of 48 km, meanders along beautiful cliffs, bays, caves, dunes and beaches. The first day, a spectacular 14 km, follows the St Blaze Trail which ends in Dana Bay . (The St Blaze Trail is a wonderful one day trail for the time-limited hiker). Sightings of whales are guaranteed during June to November and throughout the year you will see dolphins frolicking in the surf, and along the shore you will find a huge variety of fynbos and indigenous foliage.
You need only carry a pack with daily supplies and your lunch pack, which is provided for you.
The African Black Oystercatcher is one of seven species worldwide, eating mussels, limpets and crustaceans. There are only 5,000 of these birds left while the Trail area holds just over 100.
Besides the Oystercatcher there are many other seabirds to see along the Trail, like falcons, gray plovers and fish eagles. A warm welcome awaits you at the end of the first day of the Trail, at Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House. Enjoy a traditional South African dinner while listening to Alex Swanepoel and his concerns about the African Black Oystercatcher.
The second day takes you to Boggoms Bay where a feast on mussels and traditional cuisine awaits you and overnight in the famous Springer Cottages with Fred Orban as your host.
The third day takes you around Fransmanshoek with breakfast on the way and a fantastic evening at Kanon. The last day you end up with a short walk from Kanon, a Riverboat ride on the Gouritz River and a champagne brunch.
At the end of the Trail you will have discovered how important man's contribution is in the conservation of our fragile environment. This is not just a walk……it is a love affair with nature.
Besides the Oyster Catchers there are a lot to see along the trail like dolphins, southern right whales , sea birds, falcons, Gray plovers and fish eagles. Ending at Dana Bay for the first day, a warm welcome awaits you at Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House. Have a drink and a bath and feel fresh while listening to Alex Swanepoel and his concern about the African Black Oyster Catcher (Haematopus moquini)
Enjoy a dinner with traditional SA food at Amzee Bokmakierie GuestHouse.
Property Description:
Bokmakierie is situated in a nature conservancy area.
Quiet nights, sandy white beaches, great sunsets, a perfect base from which to explore the Garden Route.
LOCATED IN DANA BAY- A SUBURB OF MOSSEL BAY
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Directions
From Cape town follow the N2 towards Mossel bay. After the Engen Fueling station turn right at the first traffic light towards DANA BAY. At the fourway stop at Caltex, turn left with Malva and go on until you reach Nerina Road. Turn right with Nerina and go on for 800 m until you reach Bokmakierie
From George follow the N2 towards Cape Town. Turn left at the SECOND Mossel Bay turn off after the CASINO indicator. At the T junction turn left towards Mossel Bay. At the traffic light turn right towards
Dana Bay. When reaching the Caltex fueling station, turn left whith Malva road
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Unit Information
B&B Rooms,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| B&B or self catering options(choice of 5 Rooms)
Luxuriously equipped self catering studios
Romantically decorated honeymoon studio room
Individually styled en-suite bedrooms with shower and bath
Private entrances and balconies for all rooms
Dinners on request
Backpackers welcome
Country style breakfast
Small pets allowed (confirmation essential)
Stunning full sea view
T V and refreshment tray
Braai facilities
Off street parking
Accommodation for 20 guests or more |
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Bed configuration
| Choice of Double or twin Beds |
| Number of units | 5 |
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Self catering units,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
|
Overview
| Luxuriously equipped self catering studios
Romantically decorated honeymoon studio room
Individually styled en-suite bedrooms with shower and bath
Private entrances and balconies for all rooms
Dinners on request
Backpackers welcome
Country style breakfast
Small pets allowed (confirmation essential)
Stunning full sea view
T V and refreshment tray
Braai facilities
Off street parking
Accommodation for 20 guests or more |
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Bed configuration
| Choice of 5 self catering units all en-suite |
| Number of units | 5 |
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