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  • Beach Weddings & Function Hire: Open-Fire Seafood Feasts for up to 500 Guests at De Vette Mossel Grootbrak

    Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak on Souwesia Beach near Great Brak River in the Garden Route is a distinctive venue for weddings, year-end functions, team-building events, corporate gatherings and special celebrations. Guests can enjoy a relaxed West Coast atmosphere, a 7-course, 13-dish rolling seafood buffet and dishes prepared over open fires. Why choose De Vette […] More

  • All-You-Can-Eat Prawns and a Heritage Day Seafood Buffet at De Vette Mossel Grootbrak

    Summary: De Vette Mossel Grootbrak on Souwesia Beach near Great Brak River celebrates Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 12:00 with a rolling seafood buffet featuring all-you-can-eat prawns. Prices are R440 for adults, R390 for pensioners, R310 for high school learners, R180 for primary school learners and R70 for preschoolers, with a full seafood […] More

  • Heritage Day Lunch Garden Route 2026

    Summary: A Heritage Day lunch in the Garden Route is a chance to celebrate South African culture and cuisine while enjoying one of the country’s most scenic regions. On 24 September, restaurants and hotels across destinations including Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay may offer special menus and dining experiences. From traditional South […] More

  • 60-minute Massage & 60-minute Knysna Heads Cruise at The Turbine Spa

    Summary: The Turbine Spa in Knysna is offering an exclusive September Waves of Wellness package for spa loyalty card holders, combining a 60-minute Rolling Tides Massage with a 60-minute cruise to the Knysna Heads for R1,450 for two people. Bookings are essential, with the cruise offered in partnership with The Water Club and subject to availability. […] More

  • Seven Days of Spring Specials at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna, from R65

    Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is serving up a lineup of September 2026 spring specials for Garden Route locals, with weekly food and drinks deals at Island Café and The Gastro Pub. Highlights include a R65 Monday breakfast, R70 Tuesday flatbreads, R190 Thursday fish curry, R185 Sunday sirloin, half-price drinks on Friday […] More

  • Half-price drinks every day from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Gastro Pub in Thesen Islands

    Summary: The Gastro Pub on Thesen Islands in Knysna offers daily Happy Hour with half-price on all drinks, excluding cocktails, from 17:00 to 19:00. The local Garden Route special is available for walk-ins only, on a first come, first served basis. Guests can find The Gastro Pub at TH36 Sawtooth Lane and contact the venue on […] More

  • Chargrilled Rib Specials makes The Sanctuary a Heritage Day local favourite

    Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026 with 20% off Chargrilled Ribs, Hand-Cut Chips & Fresh Coleslaw. For locals and nearby Garden Route residents, it is an easy reason to make a plan, gather the people and enjoy a proudly South African plate on […] More

  • Give World Tourism Day a local twist with Seafood & Wine Special at The Sanctuary

    Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating World Tourism Day on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with a coastal-inspired food and wine pairing. The R295 special includes Huckleberry’s pan-fried linefish served with a glass of Warwick First Lady Unwooded Chardonnay, bringing a little coastline and winelands character together for Garden Route locals. […] More