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One Day Still Bay Eels to Gin
This will be a one day tour with the three BIG highlights in the Still Bay area. After a big breakfast at your accommodation, we leave for Still Bay which is about 50 kilos. We will go to the freshwater eels that has been in this area for more than 200 years. A big historical wheelchair friendly unique garden and then we proceed to making your own 500 ml Gin with your own name, label and flavour.
Meeting Point
At your accommodation
Place of Accommodation
We leave on a short beautiful route via the Soetmelksrivier Pass to Still Bay.
Garden on the Brak
It is a unique, botanically accurate fynbos park. Plants are indigenous to this area. There are more than 220 different plant species including 11 endangered species. The “Ruik-en-raakroete” (directly translation is the "Smell and Touch-route) - designed especially for blind visitors that allow them to touch and smell the plants. If you are a keen gardener - this is a must, and it is totally free.
Palinggat Still Bay
The freshwater eels at the Stil Bay Information Bureau are the only tame eels in the country. You will have the opportunity to hand feed them. After that enjoy some tea and something to eat under the huge milk wood trees. Some interesting secondhand shops, books and memorabilia.
Garden on the Brak
Leave from the West side over the bridge and Goukou River to explore the East side of this town also known as The Bay of Sleeping Beauty. We will have lunch to prepare our stomachs for the great Gin tastings coming up.
Restaurant for lunch
The wide variety of lunch venues available will make it a difficult choice - from crayfish, seafood platters to excellent open fire pizzas, Asian and sushi. We can decide on what you feel like and have a Sleeping Beauty lunch somewhere.
Inverroche Gin Distillery
This Distillery is one of the beautiful ones in the country. Inverroche takes its name from the combination of two words referencing both their Celtic and Gaelic backgrounds. The Scottish word “Inver” meaning ‘a confluence of water’ and the French word “Roche” meaning ‘rock or stone’. A welcome drink, snacks, formal tasting and you go home with your own 500ml bottle of gin. Decide on a personal label and name and you are the owner of your own handmade gin. This is really a great once-off experience.
Hotel / Guest house
After an eventful day and your own "production" you can relax at your accommodation. Don't finish that bottle before you can show it to your friends and family at home.
Ending Point
At your accommodation
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Return transfer to and from accommodation
Guide and Drivers fee
Entrance Fee at Feeding Eels
All-inclusive at Inverroche Distillery
Donations for Garden on The Brak
Lunch in Still Bay
Extra purchases at Inverroche Distillery
Any alternative options for kids while at Inverroche Distillery (if applicable)
Gratuities
Tour Important Information
1. Garden on the Brak is for free, but donations are welcome, as the garden keepers are volunteers and do not get paid.
2....Except for the specific "touch and smell-section" do not touch, break or take flowers from here - but photos are welcome.
3. Feeding of Eels you may step into the water, so be prepared to have a towel or dry shoes for afterwards.
4. Kids under the years of 8 must be accompanied when feeding eels.
5. If there are kids under the age of 18 on this tour - there need to be alternative plans for them when going to Inverroche Distillery. They do NOT cater for kids.
Inverroche Distillery is only open from Tuesdays to Saturdays - if interested in this tour.
Important message from the guide
I am at home and can do short day tours on short notice if that is in the Garden Route area - Swellendam to Mossel Bay.
If I need to pick up at Cape Town Airport I will need three days in advance and there will be an additional transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
