GPS coordinates: 34º07'32.28" S / 22º07'05.16" E

Let the sun and sea breeze take care of your worries at ATKV Hartenbos on the Southern Cape coast. Here you will find everything under the sun by the sea. This resort, situated between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, approximately eight kilometres from Mossel Bay and forty kilometres from George’s airport on the Garden Route, boasts one of the mildest climates in the world!

ATKV Hartenbos is increasingly regarded as one of the most sought-after holiday, conference and tourist destinations in the Southern Cape. It is also an ideal base from which to add colour to your holiday by visiting numerous tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
The resorts offers a wide range of accommodation, which varies from rondavels, luxury two- and three-bedroom units and flats ideal for groups to camping and caravan facilities, most of which have a lovely sea view.

There are a wealth of activities and recreational facilities, including an heated indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped shop and one of the most modern Spur restaurants in the country.

During the course of its development, Afrikaans has produced a rich treasure of poetry that provides a wonderful image of our beautiful country and its people. Discover a part of this treasure on the ATKV walk right next to the sea. The sea poems of sixteen famous Afrikaans poets can be read on this two kilometre stroll. For studious holidaymakers the resort also offers a museum on the Great Trek, with interesting exhibitions.

The winner of the 2009 Imvelo Awards were announced at a ceremony in Johannesburg on 11 November 2009. The awards revealed those products within Southern Africa that are focused on responsible tourism and the sustainability of the tourism sector.

The awards are organised by Fedhasa in partnership with the Departement of Tourism, ABSA, Industrial Development Corporation and Tourism Empowerment Council of South Africa.

Brett Dungan, ceo of Fedhasa, said that the entries for the programme have seen a marked increase indicating the industry's increased commitment to responsible tourism.

The winners are as follows:

Best social involvement programme
Group winner: Sun International Zambia The Falls Resort
Independent winner: Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Best practise - Economic impact
Group winner: Sun International Zambia The Falls Resort
Independant winner: Zulu Mpophameni Tourism Experience

Best overall environmental management system
Drakensburg Sun Lifestyle Resort

Best single resource management programme
Water management: Sun City Resort
Waste management: Wild Coast Sun Resort
Energy management: Drakensburg Sun Lifestyle Resort
Special mention: ATKV Klein-Kariba

Most empowered tourism business
Wild Coast Sun Resort

Investor in people award
!Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre

Overall winner
Sun International Zambia The Falls Resort

Chairman's Award
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa
Special mention: Lisa Gordon-Davis, Kundiza Training
Special mention: Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

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