HANS AM STRAND

ake to the calming sounds of the Indian ocean, as it dances its melodic surge on the beach just a stone’s throw away, after a wonderful peaceful sleep.

Welcome to Haus am Strand, perfectly nestling on the idyllic Wilderness coastline. This beachfront gem presents eight beautiful apartments –all lovingly and charmingly decorated.

The four-star Haus am Strand is well positioned with magnificent ocean views from your bed and a lovely bouquet of accommodation to choose from –each with its own unique atmosphere and decor complete with a kitchen.

All apartments have sea views and lead onto the terrace and large garden right on the beach.

Visitors to Wilderness will discover a charming holiday village with its endless golden beaches, vast waterways and lush native forests –it is a nature lover’s paradise.

Located just 15km east of George, between the Outeniqua Mountains and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the picturesque Wilderness is an ideal base from which to explore the world-famous Garden Route. W

“We stayed as a group of friends between 10-12th January. It’s a fantastic place right on the stunning Wilderness beach. All the suites are beautifully equipped and kept spotlessly clean. The guest house is located minutes away from Wilderness Village, which has everything you need –shops, bars, restaurants. The staff were great –all very helpful and friendly. I’d highly recommend Haus am Strand and will definitely book again when we return to this beautiful paradise.”

Ian H., Liverpool, UK

Look no further for that perfect stay, where Rita and her experienced team will ensure your perfect home from home experience. Haus am Strand is the finest guest house in Wilderness, where you will leave with wonderful memories of your stay with them.

Please see their excellent reviews on Tripadvisor.co.za and Booking.com.

Mobile: +27 (0)82 298 4613 83 Sands Road, Wilderness info@hausamstrand.com www.hausamstrand.com

South Africa has a number of beaches that receive international Blue Flag status annually. Last year South Africa had 46 beaches with Blue Flag status, while this year there are 45.

All Blue Flag beaches have to meet strict international criteria and the programme is locally managed by WESSA (the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa).

Castle Beach, Stilbaai Wes, Jongesnfontein and Glentana in the Western Cape received Blue Flag status for the first time, while Buffalo Bay in Knysna dropped off the list.

Hamburg Beach in the Eastern Cape’s Amathole district no longer has Blue Flag status and KwaZuluNatal’s Ramsgate (which did not pass the water quality requirements this year, according to WESSA spokesperson Vincent Shacks), Lucien and Westbrook also lost their blue flags.

The Blue Flag Programme, now in its 32nd year in South Africa, focuses on the environmental management of marine and coastal habitats.

Western Cape

Clifton 4th, Cape Town Silwerstroomstrand, Cape Town Camps Bay, Cape Town Llandudno, Cape Town Muizenberg, Cape Town Strandfontein, Cape Town Mnandi Western, Cape Town Bikini, Cape Town Melkbosstrand, Cape Town Fish Hoek, Cape Town Kleinmond, Overstrand Hawston, Overstrand Grotto, Overstrand Castle Beach, Overstrand Witsand, Hessequa Preekstoel, Hessequa Lappiesbaai, Hessequa Gouritzmond, Hessequa Stillbaai Wes, Hessequa Jongensfontein, Hessequa Santos, Mossel Bay De Bakke, Mossel Bay Hartenbos, Mossel Bay Klein Brak, Mossel Bay Glentana, Mossel Bay Brenton-on-sea, Knysna Robberg 5, Bitou Keurboomstrand, Bitou Nature’s Valley, Bitou Lookout, Bitou The Dunes, Bitou Singing Kettle, Bitou Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas

KwaZulu-Natal

Umzumbe, Ray Nkonyeni Trafalgar, Ray Nkonyeni Southport, Ray Nkonyeni Marina, Ray Nkonyeni Hibberdene, Ray Nkonyeni Ushaka, Ethekwini

Eastern Cape

Kariega, Ndlambe Dolphin, Kouga Humewood, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Kings, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Hobie, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Kelly’s, Ndlambe