Ruiterbos - Route12

This beautiful, undiscovered valley at the foot of the Robinson Pass between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn is known for its quaint shops and farm stalls, scenic drives, hiking trails and 4×4 routes. It is an absolute must-see for bird lovers and fynbos enthusiasts.

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Things to experience in this area for FREE

Must-do activity: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Robinson Pass and see the beautiful proteas.

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Garden Route Safari Camp

Garden Route Safari Camp

This Privately Operated Safari Reserve is in a Malaria Free Area

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Animal Route, Game Drives, Game Farms (Stay)

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Eight Bells Rooster Trails

Eight Bells Rooster Trails

Hike your heart out!

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Hiking, Horse riding

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Tea Garden at Eight Bells

Tea Garden at Eight Bells

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EAT, Restaurants

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Bow and Arrow Restaurant

Bow and Arrow Restaurant

Outeniqua Game Farm goodness!

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Restaurants

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Outeniqua Game Farm

Outeniqua Game Farm

Walking with Lions, Unique to the Western Cape

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Animal Encounters, Animal Route, Family Fun & Entertainment, Hiking, Weddings Venues

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The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary

The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary

Save The Butterflies!

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Animal Encounters, Animal Route, Family Fun & Entertainment, Rainy Days

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Lions Creek Valley Boutique Distillery

Lions Creek Valley Boutique Distillery

A Boutique-Style Distillery

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Gin Tastings, Tasting Route

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Outeniqua Moon Percheron Stud and Guest Farm

Outeniqua Moon Percheron Stud and Guest Farm

Home to The Heavy Draft Horse Foundation NPC

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Animal Route, Bed & Breakfast, Horse riding, Pet friendly (stay)

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Eight Bells Mountain Inn

Eight Bells Mountain Inn

A Four-Star English-Style Mountain Resort

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Bird Watching, Conferences Venues, Horse riding, Hotels & Resorts, Weddings Venues