Oribi Gorge is famous for its viewsites and is a very popular birding area. Please see http://birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com and http://vulturehide.blogsopt.com for more information on birding.
Lake Eland Game Reserve is a great place to get up close to many species of plains game. This experience can also be enjoyed on horse back.
For those in search of more adventurous activities, you will not be disappointed. The Wild Five at the Oribi Gorge Hotel offers a thrilling Gorge Swing experience, abseiling, white water rafting and paintball. Lake Eland Game Reserve offers a variety of activities including the longest Zip Line in Africa.
A selection of restaurants in the area, including the Farmer's View at the Oribi Gorge Hotel and the Leopard Rock Coffee Shop, cater for all your needs.
Spa treatments may be booked at The Gorge - Private Game Lodge and Spa which also has a 5 star restaurant where meals may be enjoyed. Booking is essential.
Guests have access to the large private farm dam which offers good bass, barbel and tilapia fishing.
The popular St Michaels Beach is only 30min drive away.
To find out more about the activities in the area, please visit the Southern Explorer website.
