The Garden Route Holidays
The Garden Route Holidays
The Garden Route Holidays
The Garden Route Holidays
The Garden Route holidays in South Africa
Stretching just over 180 miles between Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route’s ocean-hugging highway is interspersed with iridescent lagoons, lush forests, majestic mountains, stunning sandy beaches and welcoming towns, all of which make for a magical road trip. To ensure you see multiple hotspots and have time to enjoy the myriad of unique activities on offer, we recommend allowing four to five days to explore.
Where better to start than Mossel Bay, a holiday favourite with a wide bay, enticing beaches and mountain backdrop. Its town centre boasts historically-significant buildings, plus it’s a great place for adrenalin sports, including ziplining over the ocean, or boat trips in search of seals, sharks and whales.
Easy-going George, the region’s biggest town,...
Why Visit The Garden Route?
- Glorious natural scenery
- Coastal walks & forest trails
- Whale watching
- Golden beaches
- Charming seaside towns
The Garden Route Travel Guide
Best time to go
The Garden Route has a Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers (November to March) and mild to chilly winters (June to August). It is one of the richest rainfall areas, most of which occurs in the winter months, brought by the humid sea-winds from the Indian Ocean. Any time of year is good for visiting the area, depending if you prefer a bustling summer holiday destination or peaceful retreat during the winter months.
Travel Information
The Garden Route is half a day’s drive from Cape Town. Alternatively, the town of George has an airport with internal flights available from Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
Local currency
South African Rand
Unmissable Experiences
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Featherbed Eco-experience
This half day tour begins with a cruise on Knysna’s lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Here, take a 4x4 Unimog and trailer ride to the top of Western Head. On the optional downhill guided walk pass through milkwood forests onto the steep sandstone cliffs, into ancient sea caves and along a scenic coastal path, whilst your guide informs you on the reserve’s fauna and flora.
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£48
Tsitsikamma
On this full day tour from Knysna stroll through Tsitsikamma Forest and soak up the sensational views of the adjacent Tsitsikamma Coastal Nature Reserve. Maybe test your nerves at the world’s highest bungee jump (at extra expense) before visiting Monkeyland and Plettenberg Bay.
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£109
Addo Elephant National Park
Make your own way to Addo Elephant Park to join a two hour game drive. Wildlife here also includes rhino, buffalo, antelope and lion, as well as numerous birds. From bee eaters to buffalo, this is what Africa does best, wildlife wonderfully! Private half & full day tours also available.
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£29
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