| Situated between Port Elizabeth and Knysna on | | | | Knysna. This sanctuary is a unique dome that |
| the way to the Garden Route, the friendly | | | | spans over two hectares and is the world’s |
| seaside area of St. Francis is the ideal base for | | | | largest. The dome was designed with the ability to |
| visitors wanting to explore the Garden Route, | | | | synthesise short spells of rain and even thunder. |
| Addo Elephant Park and many of the other Big 5 | | | | Children will enjoy monkey safaris at Monkeyland |
| game reserves in the beautiful surrounding area. | | | | in Plettenberg Bay. Experienced game rangers |
| The hospitality of St. Francis Bay makes it a | | | | give guided tours where the antics of primate |
| great place for you and your family to base | | | | species from around the world are visible in a |
| yourselves while you explore the Eastern Cape | | | | natural environment, including howlers from South |
| coast. | | | | America and lemurs from Madagascar. |
| The area of St. Francis | | | | There are quite a few game reserves in the |
| St. Francis consists of three areas: Cape St. | | | | surrounding areas of St. Francis Bay. Enjoy day |
| Francis, Port St. Francis and St. Francis Bay. | | | | trips to these wildlife reserves, or spend a night |
| Cape St. Francis is located about 15 kilometres | | | | or two at one of the upmarket private game |
| west of Oyster Bay and is home to the historical | | | | reserves in the Addo Elephant National Park or |
| Seal Point Lighthouse, the tallest masonry tower | | | | other parts of the malaria-free Eastern Cape. |
| on the South African coastline. Guided tours to | | | | For the more adventurous, there are quite a few |
| the top of the lighthouse offer visitors information | | | | mountain biking trails to get the heart rate |
| about the area, the construction of the lighthouse, | | | | pumping. Otherwise, deep-sea fishing trips or river |
| and the shipwrecks that are visible along the | | | | and canal cruises can be organised. Kite-sailing, |
| coast. | | | | sandboarding and quad-biking are also available and |
| Cape St. Francis is a popular surfing spot for locals | | | | for the adrenalin-junkies, bungy jumping and a |
| and tourists alike. The unspoilt beaches played | | | | bridge swing option at the 65 meter high Gourits |
| host to the surfing documentary, The Endless | | | | River Bridge. |
| Summer, and were described as the site of | | | | Be pampered |
| “ten-million-to-one” surfing waves. | | | | For something more relaxing, indulge in one of the |
| As the focal point between Cape St. Francis and | | | | ultimate relaxation body therapies at the Bush |
| St. Francis Bay, Port St. Francis harbours many | | | | Spa for pure, organic body bliss. The body |
| interesting little shops and the seafood restaurants | | | | therapies are all created with a blend of indigenous |
| which guarantee the freshest calamari, caught | | | | and herbal ingredients, and the fragrances infused |
| locally everyday. While leisurely enjoying your meal | | | | from flowers and plants from the surrounding |
| you can have a look-see at the numerous long-line | | | | area to give an African-inspired spa experience. |
| and commercial vessels, fishing boats and leisure | | | | According to African beliefs, the feeling of being |
| yachts entering the harbour. | | | | one with nature has always been a positive one, |
| Tourists from across the world flock to the | | | | and after experiencing a treatment at the Bush |
| magnificent upmarket village that distinguishes St. | | | | Spa, one can definitely expect to share in the |
| Francis Bay. The area has an aesthetic appeal | | | | tranquillity of this belief. Each treatment begins |
| which blends with the surrounding nature. | | | | with a floral-infused footbath, followed by the |
| Mediterranean styled homes line the Kromme | | | | ultimate in body bliss: the Magical Moonlit Massage. |
| River that navigates its way through St. Francis | | | | The combination of aromatherapy oils and floral |
| Bay all the way to Port St. Francis. | | | | fragrances are sure to set mind, body and spirit |
| Entertainment and attractions | | | | at ease. |
| As one would expect, St. Francis Bay is | | | | Whether looking for a bit of adventure, quality |
| surrounded by a vast number of attractions and | | | | time with your family or just a bit of rest and |
| activities. You can enjoy a stroll along one of the | | | | relaxation, the beautiful St. Francis Bay is sure to |
| beaches, venture to the lighthouse, or enjoy a | | | | meet every expectation, leaving visitors well |
| walk at sunset on the surrounding sand dunes. | | | | rested and feeling refreshed! |
| Bird-lovers can venture to Birds of Eden in | | | | |