Leh-lo Guesthouse

Leh-lo Guesthouse Nestled on a ridge, surrounded by unspoiled indigenous forest, Leh Lo offers self-catering accommoda These bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower. Sleeps 8.

Description
Nestled on a ridge, surrounded by unspoiled indigenous forest, Leh Lo offers superb views and oneness with nature. Bordering De Vasselot Nature Reserve, Leh Lo is part of Kuthumba Nature Reserve. So relax on the verandah and wait for the prolific bird life to come to you. Soak up the sounds of the Vervet Monkeys and Knysna Loerie’s. Hike on Forestry department trails from your doorstep

, through the Tsitsikamma Forest, to the estuary of the Salt River and Nature’s Valley Beach- beautiful, secluded and peaceful. When the light fades, stand in fairy land when surrounded by the fireflies and the silence of the night. Leh Lo is only 20 min from Plett, 8 min from Monkey land and Birds of Eden, 4 min from Tenikwa Cat Rehab centre- you can have it all. Accommodation
Julay House
This spacious ecologically designed home lends itself to pure relaxation. This building in itself is worth gazing at for the materials used and extraordinary craftsmanship. The modern yet natural interiors lend to the sense of comfort. With its large undercover verandah that watches over the lawn, enclosed lily pond and indigenous Fynbos, one can unwind completely or watch the kids explore. There is a romantic main bedroom upstairs boasting magnificent views of Formosa Peak, from the king size bed, as well as bedroom with two single beds which opens to the coolness and quiet of the forest. Downstairs there is a private wing, with a draped queen bed and large en suite bathroom, with bath and outside bush shower. These all look out to the mysteries of the forest. Julay has a large lounge with a wood burning fire place, a TV with limited DSTV and DVD player. The double volume kitchen (fully-equipped) and dining area open through double doors onto the verandah. Coming off the verandah is a sun room with two sleeper couches providing more accommodation or purely a space, away from it all. Jispa Cottage
The ‘fairy tale cottage on stilts’, wrapped on two sides by a wooden deck, has a feeling of peace as one steps through the door. With elevated views of the forest, the bird life is prolific and views stunning. The main bedroom has a queen bed and opens through double doors onto the forest itself, secluded and where you can experience nature. The second bedroom has two single beds and both share a bathroom accessible by both rooms. The quaint bathroom has a bath and toilet with views and a wonderful enclosed bush shower. Ever showered with fireflies? Unforgettable!! The large open plan kitchen/dining and lounge open through double doors on to the verandah and views, there are windows however that open to incorporate the 180° views. The kitchen is fully equipped and the lounge has a TV with limited DSTV and a DVD player. There is an open wood burning fire place for those chilly evenings. Sleeps 4. Both the Julay and Jispa are fully equipped for self catering. Julay has a scullery and washing machine. You need only bring what you want to eat and drink, books and magazines and don’t forget your camera. Beach towels are not supplied. Weber’s are supplied. Both are serviced before you arrive and after you leave, as well as a Wednesday. If you would like daily servicing, it is available at R250 per day. Shopping to stock the fridge and larder can be pre ordered at a cost of R300 plus the cost of the groceries ordered. What to do and Where to go
From your doorstep
• Numerous hikes and mountain biking trails through Tsitsikamma Forest
• Bird Watching
• Rewarding photography
• Mountain biking
5 min away
• Tenikwa Wildcat Rehabilitation Centre
10 min away
• Elephant Sanctuary, Monkey Land, Birds of Eden, Peppercorn Cafe(great coffee) and play area (take the kids to feed the goats), Kurland Polo, Snake Sanctuary, Bramon & Newstead Wine Estates for wine tastings and divine lunches amongst the vineyards
15-20 min away
• Nature’s Valley Beach, Barnyard Theatre, Keurbooms Beach, Enrico’s Restaurant, Keurbooms River, Bloukrans Bungy
20-30min away
• Plettenberg Bay and all it has to offer, Black Water tubing, Tsitsikamma canopy tours. Rates
Linen and towels are supplied. Please bring own beach towels. Low Season
Julay House R1 700 per night (sleeps 6 to 8)
Jispa Cottage R1 050 per night (sleeps 4)
Peak Season (Christmas School Holidays and Easter Weekend)
Julay House R2 000 per night
Jispa Cottage R1 250 per night
Policy Information
Children are welcome
No Pets
No outdoor fires, besides in Weber. No card facilities

17/10/2016

NEWS: TripAdvisor announces ban on booking animal interactions via their site.

responds:

Trip Advisor has recently announced that they will no longer take bookings on activities that involve contact or interaction with captive wild animals. While Blood Lions recognizes this as a small step in the right direction by the travel organization, we must however point out that the ‘exclusions’ clause pertaining to ‘voluntourism’ and feeding programmes undermines their entire effort.

These two aspects are central to the exploitation of wild animals taking place on farms and facilities across South Africa, and this fact alone should have made these activities the focus of their action. However, it should also be pointed out that outside of canned hunting, they are also the most significant money spinners for all involved, which may well explain why they continue to be supported.

Until Trip Advisor clamps down on this sector, their announcement will have little impact. And we also call on Trip Advisor and all other similar organizations to stop allowing comment or feedback on any of the operators that breed and exploit captive predators and other animals. This will end one of the remaining effective marketing tools open to them.

Trip Advisor full statement: http://ir.tripadvisor.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=993139&linkId=29841085

Wildlands
Traveller24
Africa Geographic
Lion Aid
International Campaign Against Canned Hunting
Tourvest Destination Management

17/10/2016

Formosa Peak or Peak Formosa at 1675m is the highest point of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, a coastal range located along the Garden Route in South Africa, and forming part of the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve. The peak was first mapped in 1576 during a voyage by the Portuguese navigator and cartographer,...

28/09/2016

Today is . A day to promote travel and adventure world wide.

With this comes the need to be a 'Responsible Traveler' in every country you visit - from respecting an areas culture to its environment and wildlife.

The list below outlines a few of the abusive and exploitative activities that one should avoid when travelling. Animals are not for human entertainment and need to be viewed in their natural habitat.

Visit our page for more information on cub petting and walking with lions, tigers and cheetah.

http://www.bloodlions.org/

World Animal Protection
Wildlands
YouthForLions
Tourvest Destination Management
Traveller24
Condé Nast Traveler
Responsible Travel

07/09/2016

While touring through the Knysna Forest it is important to see both the wood and the trees. Within the forests are singular marvels which may assist in our endeavour for a sustainable future and ou…

07/09/2016

What do you think of our informative nest signs? We have just sent this off to the printer! These signs will be placed near Plover nests in Nature's Valley and Lookout Beach to try reduce disturbance levels at each nest.

07/09/2016

A motion to terminate the hunting and breeding of captive lions in SA has been approved by the IUCN World Conservation Congress.

01/08/2016

Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Out­eniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountain Ranges, the Garden Route offers a diversity of breath- taking ecosystems. Explore the beauty of the Garden Route and stay awhile.

01/08/2016

Mad Mammal Mondays - The humpback whale is named for the distinctive 'hump' formed by its back when about to take a long dive.

The humpback whale completes the longest annual migration of any mammal, travelling from polar regions to the tropics and back each year.

Humpback whales sometimes hunt cooperatively, exhaling underwater to form a 'bubble net' trapping prey within a wall of air.
The humpback whales flippers are the largest appendage of any animal at up to 5m in length

Humpback whales are baleen whales; they have large, sieve like plates of baleen (a similar material to human hair or nails) hanging down from the inside of their mouths which function to filter planktonic organisms from the water.

Individuals can open their mouths widely, due to the throat grooves, and thus engulf large quantities of water. Humpbacks often lunge into a shoal of prey but have also been observed herding their prey into clusters or using a 'bubble net' to effectively trap greater numbers. During this process, a number of whales will circle underwater emitting a continuous stream of air which traps fish in the centre of the ring, the whales then surface up through their 'net' gorging on the contents within. During the summer months, humpbacks must feed intensely as they do not feed again during either the migration or the time spent in tropical breeding grounds.

Males compete for females directly by escorting receptive mates and aggressively defending them, their famous 'song' is also thought to be a form of courtship Solitary males sing highly complex songs that are similar within a population but evolve over successive seasons.

Calves are born after a 10 to 12 month gestation period, they accompany their mother on the return migration to polar feeding grounds, and studies have shown that individuals return to the same feeding ground consistently year after year.

Possibly one of the best-known aspects of humpback whale behaviour is their acrobatic aerial display; the most spectacular of which is breaching, when the body of the whale may completely leave the water, returning with an enormous splash.

You can update the distribution of any African mammal by uploading your photographs to vmus.adu.org.za

~ Ashwell Glasson
BCD Travel South Africa Fancourt - South Africa Humpback Whale Research Foundation AllAfrika TravelnLogistics TravelNow365 Garden Route & Klein Karoo Pass Travel & Tourism in South Africa

11/05/2016
11/05/2016

The Garden Route is an adventure destination, offering visitors an abundance of activities throughout the year. Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Out­eniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountain Ranges...

11/05/2016

Written by: Jess Baumgardner Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), has been grown in South America for thousands of years. Contrary to popular belief, it is a SEED that is harvested from the goosefoot plant (what a silly plant name!). Although it is a seed, quinoa is prepared and consumed in the same fashio...

11/05/2016

Conservationist shows link between lion cub petting and canned lion hunting industry.

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