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Things to see in The Crags (South Africa): 7 places and when to go
The Crags is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (6), With kids (5), Nature (1). The best known are Garden Route National Park and Birds of Eden. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.9689, 23.4672
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (6) · With kids (5) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 198 km as the crow flies
What to see in The Crags
The places in and around The Crags, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Garden Route National ParkNational park in South Africa11 km
- Birds of EdenZoo in Western Cape, South Africa1.7 km
- BramonWinery1.7 km
- Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg BayWith kids · Wildlife1.5 km
- Jukani Wildlife SanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife3.0 km
- Lawnwood snake sanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife1.2 km
- MonkeylandWith kids · Wildlife1.4 km
When to go to The Crags
The best time to visit The Crags is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulBest time9:57
- AugBest time10:44
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to The Crags
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 198 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Storms River7 places39 km
- Knysna13 places41 km
- George, South Africa14 places94 km
- Mossel Bay8 places125 km
- Oudtshoorn5 places126 km
- Uitenhage5 places179 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in The Crags?
The best known: Garden Route National Park, Birds of Eden. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit The Crags?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to The Crags?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 198 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with The Crags as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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