Weather: Mild climate with no drastic extremes in temperature. However, during autumn and spring, berg winds, accompanied with high temperatures, are often experienced. Winters are seldom extremely cold, with frost never being recorded at the weather stations Ideal holiday weather is experienced from January to March and can even stretch beyond. Although many complain about the wind, it is an asset to keep our climate temperate and to remove air pollutants from the area.
The telephone numbers for weather reports are:
Nelson Mandela Metro 082-231-1624
Coastal Belt Plett to Port Alfred 082-231-1622
Visit www.weathersa.co.za for more information.
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 Bluewater Bay
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Picturesque Bluewater Bay commands unspoiled views of Algoa Bay with golden sands and miles of beaches. Accommodation offers unsurpassed panoramic views & your hosts will provide you with tips to take advantage of the many things to do, including when and where to find dolphins and whales.
Bluewater Beach is an ideal & safe spot for many outdoor activities, including swimming, surfing, windsurfing, fishing, para-sailing, deep sea and river boating.
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There is a shopping centre with Pick 'n Pay, fuel station, gymnasium and other services which will enhance your stay. The Boardwalk Casino complex, restaurants and southern beach front activities are only 15 minutes' away.
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Wildlife
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Visit a host of game reserves in close proximity, including the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park.
Private game reserves which we can recommend are Cantu Private Game Reserve near the historical settler village of Sidbury and Kariega Game Reserve near the Bushman's River, ideal for all forms of game viewing, walks, trails and birding in safe environments.
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Baviaans Wilderness Area
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Gamtoos
Tourism.
The Gamtoos-Baviaanskloof area is a treasure chest of
scenic views as well as interesting and noteworthy landmarks, situated in the
south western corner of the Eastern Cape.
In consists of a large variety of
eco-tourism areas. It boasts one of the largest conservation areas (175 000
hectares) with more than 1200 plant species including 17 species of proteas, 58
types of mammals, 293 types of birds and 11 types of freshwater fish.
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Sport and Entertainment
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The Nelson Mandela Bay offers unequalled beach & deep sea conditions for all water sport enthusiasts.
Board sailing
The Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounds provide the best protected boardsailing conditions in the world. The area is excellent for bay and river sailing, as well as top quality wave-riding and jumping.
Diving
The protected waters of Algoa Bay provide scuba-divers with a diverse range of dive sites. A number of recognized diving schools offer a full range of scuba instruction as well as charters and hiring of diving equipment.
Fishing
Surf, rock and deep-sea angling opportunities are endless along the beautiful Nelson Mandela Bay coastline. The "dolosse" scattered around the bay area and the harbour breakwater are fabulous angling-sites for novices and children.
Sailing
The Bay is world renowned in sailing circles. The Redhouse and Swartkops Yacht Clubs offer safe, protected river sailing. PE Beach Yacht Club is at Hobie Beach and, for the deep keel enthusiasts, the Algoa Bay Yacht Club is in the harbour.
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