Located high over the Great Brak River mouth and the ocean at Mossel Bay Ilita Lodge, a Garden Route country estate, is an excellent base from which to see the delights of the surrounding area.
Ilita Lodge can tailor make a super holiday in this historic coastal area. The lodge provides great Golf accommodation in the Garden Route with speciality Golf tours of the Southern Cape on offer. Guests will find an incredible variety of excellent courses in spectacular settings, a golfers dream really! There are 2 in the immediate area including Oubaai, the Ernie Els signature course.
Harley Davidson fans will find a warm welcome at Ilita Lodge, the Garden Route club members have regular rides and events in the area, enquiries can be made through the Lodge.
Ilita Lodge is situated between George and Mossel Bay, almost halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on the East coast of South Africa. Mossel Bay is an unpretentious coastal town which has grown to become a busy holiday destination, the modern docking facilities at the port attract many international travellers.
The climate is mild most of the year, there are many sporting facilities available, both water based and land based, adventure enthusiasts will also find plenty to do. Mossel Bay has a rich history, as far back as 1488 Bartholomew Dias dropped anchor here. The town became a busy export harbour and now has a wealth of museums, including a Maritime Museum, documenting all the interesting events and natural history so far.
Directions to Ilita lodge from the N2 off ramp to Great Brak River
1. Drive towards the town and down 'Long Street'. The road bends in a circular direction.
2. Once you have crossed the river take the 2nd road to the left which is called 'Mossienes Laan'.
3. Then take the first road to the left that is called 'Voorbrug Rd'.
4. Continue to follow this road for about 1.9km (just over 1 mile) until you find a dirt road going to the right and towards the ocean. Follow this road and do not take any turn-offs. The road ends at Ilita Lodge.
GPS Co-ordinates
S 34 02.695
E 22 13.824