Great Brak, Garden Route
Whilst the adjectives - peaceful and tranquil - have been bandied about when referring to holiday locations, when applied to Great Brak they take on new meaning. This little village, just a few kilometres from both Mossel Bay and George, is without doubt tranquil and beautiful.
Great Brak has unspoilt beaches, a lagoon that is safe to swim in and generous sea views. The stillness experienced along the banks of the Great Brak river, which also offers a number of picnic spots, has led to this little town being much sought after by those wanting to escape it all. Great Brak is called such because of the brackish water of the Brak Rivers - the lagoon mouth is divided into two sandy channels with a small island between them.
Interesting things to do include the Great Brak River Museum, in the old school house built in 1902, the Watson Shoe Factory - the reason for the town’s existence - and an example of the largest Pepper tree in South Africa. There is a circular route, outlining history and culture, through the village, and Southern Right and other whales visit the shore from May through November.
Travellers' Reviews
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This is the perfect town if you can't decide between a beach holiday or game holiday and if you don't want to spend a lot of money or effort. We saw some game, the kids played in the lagoon and the vibe was just lazy enough so that my husband and I still felt like we got away.
Michelle (Pietermaritzburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Buff and Fellow by the Bay
Buff and Fellow by the Bay offers accommodation in Great Brak and is the perfect spot to unwind on the banks of the Great Brak River. We are also...
The Village @ Botlierskop
The Village @ Bottlierskop boasts accommodation on the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, with the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop a...
At 29 Columba
At 29 Columba Guesthouse is ideally located between George and Mossel Bay, in the heart of the spectacular Garden Route. The guesthouse consists ...
Westbank Manor
Westbank Manor in Great Brak near George is a guesthouse in an historic home, originally built in 1896. It has a true Victorian country house fee...
Anchors Haven Double Suite
Situated on the dunes of Hersham in Great Brak River, Anchors Haven offers self-catering accommodation a stone's throw from the beach. The proper...
Hakuna Matata Game Farm
Hakuna Matata Game Farm is a private, working game farm offering accommodation just 15 minutes from Great Brak Rivier, the N2 and the beach. This...
Ilita Lodge
Set above the picturesque town of Great Brak River on a tranquil hill surrounded by panoramic views of the river mouth, rolling mountains and oce...
Anchors Haven Sea View
Situated on the dunes of Hersham Beach, Anchors Haven offers self-catering accommodation a stone's throw from the beach. The Sea View Suite is a ...
Milkwood Cottage
Milkwood Cottage is your private hide-away in the heart of the Garden Route, situated at Hersham Beach, Great Brak River. This cosy yet spacious ...
Amelia's By The Sea
Amelia's by the Sea offers accommodation in Great Brak in the Garden Route. This small yet very gorgeous little town has wonderful quaint coffee ...
Seeplaas Bubble Tent
Experience the only bubble tent in South Africa with a view of the Indian Ocean. This romantic getaway offers unparalleled vistas of the moon, st...
Anchors Haven Eastern View
Situated on the dunes of Hersham in Great Brak River, Anchors Haven offers self-catering accommodation a stone's throw from the beach. Eastern Vi...
Southern Cross Beach House
Southern Cross Beach House is located in Southern Cross, Great Brak River. This beautiful and warmly welcoming beach house will give you a wonder...
Emma's Beach Cottage
Emma’s Beach Cottage is a delightful pet-friendly holiday home located in the picturesque town of Great Brak River. Situated near the beach, this...
Anchors Haven Mountain View
Situated on the dunes of Hersham in Great Brak River, Anchors Haven offers self-catering accommodation a stone's throw from the beach. The proper...
Seebederfie
Set along the Garden Route, Seebederfie is a coastal hideaway nestled in the lap of the Outeniqua Mountains. Boasting a 180 degree sea view as we...
At The Light House Self Catering
At The Light House can be found between Mossel Bay and George in the village of Great Brak. We offer a choice of three self catering units, two o...
Botlierskop Bush Villas
The 8 newly built, fully furnished Self Catering Bush Villas are well situated on the Botlierskop Reserve with views over the waterhole. These lu...
Things to do in the area
Shweshwe Stop Shop
Only minutes away from many of the Garden Route accommodation spots is the Fragrance Route in Friemersheim. Here, the flora, culture and heritage...
The Fragrance Route
Much of the Garden Route accommodation is perfectly located to showcase the utter beauty and to celebrate the variety of this magnificent part of...
Friemersheim DIY Walk
Right on the doorstep of the vast variety of accommodation on the Garden Route, there are fantastic things to do and see. These attractions and a...
Bothastrand
An extremely popular beach for families as the swimming facilities are safe and there are life guards on duty during holidays and peak times. In ...
Hersham Beach
Just east of the Greak Brak River mouth you will find Hersham Beach which offers ideal conditions for a swim. Feel at ease in the water knowing t...
The Island Beach
The calm waters of the Island Beach are ideal for kids who enjoy the water. Located at the south end of the Great Brak River estuary is this gorg...
Southern Cross Beach
Southern Cross Beach is a fantastic beach for the whole family to enjoy and is an ideal place to take your picnic basket for an afternoon of fun ...
Great Brak River Museum
The Great Brak River Museum houses artifacts, photographs and important information about the indigenous Khoisan and Khoe people, and the village...
Great Brak River Village Walk
The Garden Route is a spectacular part of the South African coastline, extending from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape. It showcases some of ...
Noteworthy attractions
The Links at Fancourt
Gary Player, who has been a part of the design team since the original courses at Fancourt, came on board to add the Links in 2000 and has gone o...
Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt
The course is typical parklands and one of three Gary Player designed courses offered at Fancourt. Montagu is highly acclaimed and has in recent ...
Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt
Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs intr...
George Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club...
Goose Valley Golf Club
Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note on...
Knysna Golf Club
The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is s...
Mossel Bay Golf Club
The 18-hole links course has recently been remodeled and upgraded and is getting rave reviews. The golf club is situated above a peninsula that j...
Oubaai Golf Club
Situated only 8 kilometres from George, in the design of the Oubaai 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range, Ernie Els and his team ha...
Pezula Golf Course
Situated in the very heart of the Garden Route, on sweeping coastal cliffs, east of the charming town of Knysna, Pezula encompasses a world-class...
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