A seaside resort close to Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape is popular among members of the 'Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuurvereniging' (ATKV), a language and cultural organisation. Many of the holiday facilities are managed by the ATKV, making Hartenbos a very popular vacation destination for both locals and internatioinal tourists alike. Peak season sees Hartenbos thriving with activity from flea markets to live entertainment for the whole family. Hartenbos boasts amenities for  camping, caravaning, self catering and guest houses. Sports activities include fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, swimming, whale watching, hiking, abseiling, paragliding and more.  Weather in Hartenbos is usually excellent as the Mossel Bay area boasts the 2nd most moderate climate to Monaco.

The ATKV holiday resort offers a variety of recreational facilities, viz a covered, heated swimming pool, miniature golf course (putt-putt), tennis courts, bowling greens, supertube and for various other indoor and outdoor entertainment activities.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Open air stadium for cultural, sports and other festivals.
• Hartenbos Museum where different stages of the Great Trek as well as the Commemorative Trek of 1938 feature.
• The Museum complex hosts a traditional shop where various traditions toys, sweets, etc are sold.

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