Along the 200-kilometer stretch of South Africa’s Garden route, one of the world’s most scenic drives and few eco-destinations left in the world, is a little secret: Oubaai.
A long, long time ago ancestors of the Dutch man climbed the high mountains to reach Africa and came out at an old bay; and that is how Oubaai got its legendary Afrikaans name.
Oubaai Estate advertises itself as a benchmark address. And so it truly is.
Owned by a large Kuwaiti investor, this 18-hole signature championship golf course is designed by Ernie Els, a leading golfer, and sets the standards for golf resorts worldwide. His signature carries years of experience and speaks for itself. This is a premiere facility for the privileged few.
Whether you want to go on holiday or to invest in a second home the top quality residences available will give you a majestic African experience. The theme inside is coastal contemporary, while the outside is of Outenqua Mountains, the Gwaing River and the Indian Ocean.
And the choices are abundant: stand alone properties; more cozy community life village apartments; or the Ritz-Carlton Hotel’s five-star class estate now well on its way up.
Besides being a haven for golfers, Oubaai is a glimpse of god’s window to heaven. A golf-cart shuttle, better known as an E-Z-Go, offers premiere taxi service around the property. The ocean view deck is a must-see both for its romantic appeal and its reputation as a great fishing spot.
The Club House has a casual bar-restaurant overlooking the 16th and 18th greens on the ocean. For the nostalgic, souvenirs are sold at the designer Golf shop.
Neighboring George offers a vast number of restaurants and nightspots while picturesque Knysna is famous for its oyster festival and art galleries. A highlight is the orgasmic mouth-watering experience of the sushi deli-bar restaurant on the Knysna waterfront, famous for being the only area on South Africa’s coastline that is home to the endangered seahorse.
The wilderness close by offers a shopper great craft markets and tastes of homemade goodies and is truly a great place to have an Afrikaaner lunch.
For sea lovers, only three kilometers from Oubaai, Herald’s Bay engulfs rugged beaches and mountains forming a great coastline for joggers. The area is ideal for spotting dolphins, whales and on occasion seals that have escaped a shark attack.
The festive season features beach braais (Afrikaaner style barbequing) and soft ice cream. New Year’s eve sees families and friends celebrating with fireworks and drinks on the beach; the night is popularly known to end in summer rain, genuinely a South African way to celebrate the coming year.
A country people talk about in awe, South Africa is a rainbow nation that satisfies diverse tastes. Although it is more popularly known for its rich black history and struggle against apartheid, if you are looking for a true Afrikaaner village experience, Golf or just a scenic feast, this is the place for you.
It’s summer time in South Africa, so you’re only an eight-hour flight away from your dream winter vacation.
