Victoria Bay
A small bay between the cliffs, with a tidal pool for swimming and one of the most reliable surf breaks on the coast.
Photo: NH53, CC BY 2.0
Ruvia: find places, make memories in George and the Garden Route
In private testing. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.
George
Wilderness
Sedgefield
Knysna
Plettenberg Bay
Mossel Bay
Oudtshoorn
A good day out, planned in minutes
Whether you're here for a weekend or you've lived here for years, Ruvia helps you find somewhere new and get there.
Swipe through the best of the Garden Route
Pick a category and decide one card at a time. Right saves it to My List, left skips it, and undo brings the last one back.
- Beaches, trails, cafés, museums and more
- Your interests come first
- Open now and deals filters
WildernessPhoto: Axel Bührmann, CC BY 4.0
Closest first, wherever you are
Tap search and Ruvia lists what's nearest straight away. Type a word and it looks through every place and event in every town.
- Attractions and local businesses
- Events on this week
- Distances from where you're standing
Montagu PassPhoto: A3alb, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything you need before you go
Photos, opening hours, what's on and today's deal on one page. Call, open the website or get directions in a tap.
- Live 'open now' status
- Specials and events at the venue
- Ratings and reviews from visitors
Victoria BayPhoto: NH53, CC BY 2.0
Never miss what's on
Markets, live music, festivals and workshops nearby, sorted by date. Filter to today or this weekend and add any of them to your calendar.
- Today and this weekend filters
- One tap to the venue
- Add to your calendar
Herold's BayPhoto: Jpmeijers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Plan the day, then go
Everything you saved lands in My List. Drag the stops into order or let Ruvia find the shortest way round, then hand it to Google Maps.
- Driving or walking times
- Turn-by-turn to the next stop
- Your lists stay on your phone
Seven PassesPhoto: Gill Richard, CC BY-SA 3.0
Help, one tap away
The numbers you hope you won't need, plus quick links to pharmacies, doctors, vets, car rental and towing.
- Police, ambulance and sea rescue
- Works without signing in
- Always there in the tab bar
Montagu PassPhoto: A3alb, CC BY-SA 3.0
Montagu Pass. Photo: A3alb, CC BY-SA 3.0
From “what shall we do?” to on your way
Pick your town
George, Wilderness, Knysna, Plett, Mossel Bay, Sedgefield, Oudtshoorn, or near me.
Swipe what you like
Right to save, left to skip. Your interests come first.
Plan your route
Drag My List into order and see the drive or the walk.
Go
Hand the route to Google Maps, book a table, and tick off where you've been.
Ruvia Business
Run a café, a guesthouse or a tour?
Put your place in front of visitors who are deciding where to go next. Photos, opening hours, events, specials, bookings with chat and reviews, all from your phone.
Victoria Bay. Photo: NH53, CC BY 2.0
Coming soon to iPhone and Android
Both apps are in private testing with a small group. Once testing is done they launch on the App Store and Google Play.
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