I have had the pleasure of visiting Mossel Bay on a few occasions, and every time I see this stretch of coast, I also wonder why it took me so long to come back. Mossel Bay is approximately four hours down the coast from Cape Town, and is worth every minute of the drive. One has the magnificent beauty of the Garden Route to keep them company on the road

My favorite part of Mossel Bay is a pathway that leads up the cliffs next to the ocean. There, you can find a large ancient cave that used to be inhabited by the San, many centuries ago. There is plenty of information for all history enthusiasts, to read up on this ancient way of life.

Father along this same pathway, there are unequaled views of the cliffs, revealing many smaller caves, as well as of the ocean, and big blue sky. If you keep an eye out, it is pretty easy to spot the Rock Hyraxes, or Dassies, that inhabit this terrain. These animals may look like oversized rodents, but in fact are the closest relative of the elephant!

I would definitely suggest that people should take sun cream and water on this walk, as it is a long one, if you choose to complete the whole length of it. A camera would also be a safe bet. Trust me; this is an amazing little piece of South Africa.