Simola Golf & Country Estate is delighted to have been chosen as the host venue for the 2011 World Corporate Golf Challenge Final by the Eden District Municipality. The event brings together top corporate executives from around the world, who challenge for the coveted Championship Trophy.
The beauty of this tournament is the international exposure that Knysna, Simola and the Garden Route will receive and the hits received on the websites will bare testament to that. The various tourism bodies, including Cape Town Routes Unlimited, have endorsed the event and see the long term benefits the tournament will leave behind.
Despite it being a time of turbulence and uncertainty for the golfing fraternity and golf estates in particular, Simola continues to establish itself firmly as a premier and highly sort after golfing destination.
Simola promises the players, guests and sponsors a world class golfing and leisure experience that will long be remembered. The greens staff are working round the clock to ensure that the golf course is presented in top condition and that the players will find the course challenging but fair.
Simola is also proud to once again host the 2011 MTN SuperSport Shootout, the Knysna Hillclimb (both in May) and the Vodacom Origins of Golf in July 2011.
We would like to welcome everyone involved in the event to Simola and trust that many new and successful relationships will be forged and by the end of the tournament we will all be winners.

Knysna takes pride in being one of the top 100 travel destinations in the world. Knysna has an abundance of opportunities for its visitors – indigenous forests, lakes, rivers, and beautiful coastlines, to name a few. Its natural beauty, along with other activities such as lagoon cruises and adventure sports, make it a spectacular place to visit. Travelers will also find fabulous shopping, extravagant art and cultural experiences.
Knysna has it all, and its ideal central location allows its travelers the perfect starting point for further exploration of the Garden Route.
For more information, visit www.visitknysna.co.za, www.tourismknysna.co.za or email info@knysna-info.co.za Tel: +27 (0)44 382 5510

Mossel bay is a quaint harbor town, located halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on the Garden Route, offering 24 kilometers of stunning beaches and more than 300 days of sunshine each year. The sprawling coastline and the variety of outdoor activities attract travelers year-round.
This popular holiday destination is ideal for year-round whale and dolphin watching, particularly between July and October. Other activities include golfing, game viewing and birding, shark cage diving, hiking trails and mountain biking. Adrenalin sports such as parachuting and bungee jumping are popular for the adventurous. Cultural attractions include “meet and greet” tours where travelers will have the opportunity to meet the locals and visit other cultural sites such as the famous Dias Museum -- a must see for travelers.
For more information, visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za or email admin@visitmosselbay.co.za Tel: +27 (0)44 691 2202

This seaside town is located 15 kilometers east of George and is home to the Wilderness National Park, a rare aquatic eco system composed of rivers, lakes, 18 kilometers of coastline, and 262 different bird species.
The year-round eternal spring climate creates a perfect environment for outdoor activities and exploration. Accommodations, restaurants, shops and more can be found on the beach and in the forest. The natural environment of Wilderness makes it possible to go horseback riding, dolphin and whale watching, birding and to participate in numerous water sport activities. The beautiful scenic views and tranquil walks through the forest are also popular among travelers.
For more information, visit www.visitgeorge.co.za or email weta@wildernessinfo.co.za Tel: +27 (0)44 877 0045

The city with the heartbeat of a town and the charm of the countryside forms the administrative hub of the world-renowned Garden Route area. George is situated between the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, allowing for a mild climate year-round. The wide expanse of forests, the blend of mountains, rivers and rich farmlands in close proximity to the sweeping coastline of the Indian Ocean and its glorious beaches make George a unique place to visit.
George is the geographical center of the Garden Route with opportunities to discover walking and hiking trails, premier golf courses and the magic of the surrounding region.

Plettenberg Bay stretches for 80 kilometers connecting Cape Town in the west and Port Elizabeth in the east. This charming Garden Route jewel is a year-round attraction due to its eternal spring climate, its vast expanse of beautiful, golden beaches, its natural scenery, its indigenous forest and its majestic mountains.
Plettenberg Bay has endless opportunities for exploration and activities. Water and land based activities are available year-round including whale and dolphin views, golf and polo, elephant rides and big 5 game safaris. For those who crave adrenaline, Plettenberg Bay is home to the world’s highest bungee jump.
For more information, visit www.plettenbergbay.co.za or email tourism@plettenbergbay.co.za Tel: +27 (0)44 533 4065

Oudtshoorn is famous for being the “ostrich capital” of the world with its 400 ostrich farms. This ecological hotspot is also home to cheetahs, crocodile farms, hiking and mountain trails, and the spectacular Cango Caves. This beautiful location has the slogan “come for the sun” -- a reflection of the abundance of sunny days that attract travelers year-round.
The Cango Caves are known as one of the world’s greatest natural creations that offer travelers the opportunity to explore subterranean caverns with limestone formations and vast halls filled with a variety of different colors. The caves are 1600 meters long and are considered to be one of the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in South Africa.
Outdshoorn’s convenient location allows for many scenic drives around the area, including Prince Albert, Mossel Bay, Schoemanshoek, and George.
For more information, visit www.oudtshoorn.com or email otb@mweb.co.za or info@oudtshoorn.com Tel: +27 (0)44 279 2532

South Africa’s sprawling coastline and its soft coral reefs (known to be some of the finest in the world) allow travelers to experience up close the abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales and seals. More than 100 different species of fish are found all along the coastline and on the reefs.
Southern Right and Orca whales can be spotted all along the Garden Route due to the summer and winter month’s migration to the warm Indian Ocean waters. Dolphin sightings are also common. Seal island visits and boat safaris give travelers the opportunity to get up close to these marine mammals – an experience not to be missed.
Whale and Dolphin viewing excursions are held in George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Stilbaai, Wilderness, and Witsand.

The Garden Route and Klein Karoo have many opportunities to experience wild Africa up close. Big 5 game reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and animals parks are located near Mossel Bay, Albertinina, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
Elephant picnics and rides, helicopter game spotting, and a variety of game reserves are only a few of the opportunities available for all travelers in these spectacular locations.