The meeting point for the FD depends on the first activity of the day.

Saturday

07:00 – 09:00 Morning Boat Cruise
(Hoogekraal River)
10:00 – 11:00 Protea Farm Tour
16:00 – 18:00 Guided Fynbos Hike

Enjoy a relaxed boat tour along the river, with morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule. Ideal for birders, families, and anyone keen to experience a different side of the area's nature — gliding past riverbanks alive with birdlife and scenic views you won't get on land.

What to bring:
Sunscreen and a hat
Binoculars
Cameras
Comfortable clothing

A relaxed, scenic way to experience the Garden Route's waterways and wildlife from a different perspective.

Explore a working protea farm on a gentle, informative guided walk, learning about the Cape Floral Kingdom's iconic protea species and their role in the region's unique fynbos biome. Departing from Simbavati Fynbos on Sea's Bistro, this tour is perfect for couples, families, and anyone with an interest in the Garden Route's remarkable plant life.
What's excluded:
Own transport to the lodge/start point (alternative transport can be arranged at an extra cost)

What to bring:
Sunscreen and a hat
Extra water
Binoculars
Cameras
Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the walk

A wonderful way to connect with one of the Garden Route's most iconic natural treasures.

Set off on a gentle, informative walk through indigenous fynbos, keeping an eye out for plains game and birdlife along the way. It's an easy 5km loop departing from Simbavati Fynbos on Sea's Bistro — perfect for couples, families, and anyone keen to soak up the Garden Route's natural beauty at a relaxed pace.

For those wanting to stretch their legs a little further, there's the option to continue on a longer route unguided once the main walk is complete.

What to bring:

Sunscreen and a hat
Extra water
Binoculars
Cameras
Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for hiking

A great way to start the day, at your own pace, surrounded by the Garden Route's landscapes.