HESSEQUA Voted as winner of top destination in the country 

Hessequa was named the top destination in the country during the South Africa Tourism Awards in June 2022. The South Africa Tourism Awards is a private sector project, aimed at promoting tourism where the traveling community can vote for their favourite nomination. Hessequa Tourism, The Explorer’s Garden Route, was nominated for the South African Tourism Awards 2022 under the category 

Destinations, as the region offers visitors unique and off-the- beaten-track experiences like Big 5 Game Drives, Forest Glamping, Fynbos Gin, Award-winning Olive and Olive Oils, Award-winning Cheese, Award-winning Wine, Aloe Products, Municipal Camping Facilities, Mountain Passes and 6 Blue Flag Beaches. 

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Stilbaai Village of the year 2013 

Stilbaai, also known as the “Bay of Sleeping Beauty”, is loaded with natural resources and is located on the south-eastern coastline of South Africa, only 300km from Cape Town, along the world-renowned Garden Route. Blessed with white, sandy beaches washed by the transparent waters of the Indian Ocean, (this charming seaside village is home to “Lappiesbaai”, the award-winning “Blue Flag” beach) a mild Mediterranean-type climate (warm, dry summers and winters with lots of sunshine) and freedom from pollution and crime, Stilbaai was the proud recipient of the “2013 Village of the Year” award.

Apart from it’s unspoilt beaches, river estuary and river itself, Stilbaai offers an array of activities to both holiday-makers and inhabitants alike. It plays host to the famous, annual, Touch-Rugby competition as well as the Trans-Agulhas rubber duck race.

Stillbaai boasts all the modern amenities, including a shopping center, 3 franchised supermarkets, restaurants, (serving both local as well as other cuisines and with their proximity to the harbor giving fresh meaning to “catch of the day”) coffee shops, a theatre, banks, 5 law firms, a thriving business center at the heart of the town, private medical and dental practitioners, pharmacies, 2 private hospitals and a Primary School; yet it maintains the quaintness and charm of a small, modest town.

Ease of access is assured, and is not only limited to road access through excellent road infrastructure, but also to air access, via George Airport, situated 150 km away, which is served by a number of local, scheduled air carriers, as well as the local airstrip, situated on a hill overlooking the town; thus making it a convenient travel destination.

This beachfront estate overlooks the famous “visvywers” and adjoinins the Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve and Stilbaai golf course. Stilbaai offers various sports such as golf, tennis, bowls, “jukskei”, squash, cycling, mountain biking but is renowned for it’s fishing and watersport activities.

Because of it’s popularity, Stilbaai is regarded as one of the most sought-after tourism destinations along the Garden Route and it remains a pollution-free, safe and peaceful place to reside. Make the move to Skulpiesbaai – enhance your quality of life. Mother nature, the People, who are considered to be of the most friendly and affable in nature, and the Weather, are all set to welcome you. Join the 5000 strong population of farmers, fishermen, retirees, holiday makers and expats that have all made this town their home.

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