Hotels Oyster Bay

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Originally a coastal farm west of St. Francis Bay, Oyster Bay has become a delightful getaway for visitors to South Africa. The hotels Oyster Bay offers become quiet escapes from the hubbub and traffic of modern life. World renowned for its deep-sea fishing and excellent surfing, Oyster Bay offers adventures for everyone. South Africa is quickly becoming a top tourist destination for people all over the world and for good reason. A vacation to South Africa is affordable but you can have a luxurious splurge. The natural beauty of the country is legendary. The accommodations and dining facilities are world-class and the outstanding weather means that you can play outdoors, year-round. As a diverse nation with no less than eleven official languages, South Africa celebrates its native and immigrant cultures and the locals are very friendly and welcoming.

While staying in one of the hotels Oyster Bay provides, visit nearby attractions like the Addo Elephant National Park. Addo Elephant National Park is the third biggest of its kind in the country and it is all about conservation. The park's biodiversity features some of the most stunning landscapes and varied flora and fauna around. Covering over 444,000 acres, the park stretches from a semi-arid area, over the Zuurberg Mountains, all the way to the coast. The park began in 1931 with sixteen elephants. Today, the park consists of more than 550 elephants, zebra, black rhino, antelope, spotted hyena, leopard, buffalo and lions. It even has a namesake species, the Addo flightless dung beetle, nearly exclusively found in the park. Addo Elephant National Park also features a marine reserve that acts as home to some of the biggest breeding populations of African penguins and Cape gannets. The park is accessible to people in wheelchairs and also caters to avid bird watchers.

Visitors who enjoy seeing all the wildlife South Africa offers will also experience the Eastern Cape Game Reserves. A short drive from Oyster Bay, this reserve boasts the "big five" of the animal kingdom: elephants, lions, rhinoceroses, buffalos and leopards. It includes not only the Addo Elephant National Park but the Mountain Zebra National Park as well. The coast is rich in marine life and visitors often spot whales and dolphins from the beaches. Take a family safari through the reserve to spot big game or enjoy a stroll down one of the many beaches.

While visiting the Eastern Cape, take a drive from Oyster Bay to Port Elizabeth, the capital of the province. The fifth biggest city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth is known as "The Friendly City" and is a popular leisure resort in its own right. The waters are perfect for surfing, swimming, diving and angling and the city features some of the best dining and cultural attractions around. It contains all the urban activity you can expect from a trip to the capital. Other points of interest include world-class surfing and backpacking at Jefferys Bay and extreme golfing and entertainment in St. Francis Bay. Back in Oyster Bay, spend the day exploring the coast on horseback. An experienced guide can take your family on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure along the Indian Ocean. If you prefer a vehicle to a horse, a dune safari is another enjoyable pastime. Drive through the lagoons, woodlands and wetlands of Oyster Bay. Go bird watching, spot whales off the coast, or enjoy the sunset over the calm sea.

More active visitors may also enjoy mountain biking over sand dunes, hiking through the Coastal Reserve trails or deep-sea fishing on a catamaran. Swim out in the waves of the Indian Ocean or bask in the freshwater swimming pool of your hotel. After a fun, tiring day of play, have a picnic on the dunes or viewing deck. No matter what you do, you can soak up the inspiration and beauty of South Africa. The hotels Oyster Bay offers are incredibly private, making Oyster Bay the perfect romantic getaway. Luxurious Cape Dutch-style chalets come with stunning ocean views, traditional South African decor and elegant bathroom fixtures. Oceanside bars serve up a variety of wines and beers. Hotels generally feature on-site restaurants, barbecuing facilities, swimming pools, Wi-Fi access, in-room breakfasts, laundry facilities and packed lunches. Book your trip to South Africa's Oyster Bay for the vacation of a lifetime.

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