37 Places of Interest on the Garden Route
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Mountain Passes
Attakwaskloof Pass
The Attakwaskloof Pass lies in the heart of the Outeniqua Mountains, a gravel off-road between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. Most of it runs through the Attakwaskloof Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Outeniqua Nature Reserve and is closed to day ...
Nature Reserves / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Birds of Eden Bird Sanctuary
The world's largest single span aviary, just a few kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route, where birds are free to fly free provides an incredible experience for those who visit, and a wonderful way of life for over 2000 previously caged ...
Mountain Passes
Bloukrans Pass
Bloukrans River Bridge, just beyond Nature's Valley in the Western Cape, is famous for its bungi jump, reputed to be the highest commercial bungi in the world at 216 metres. But the Bloukrans Pass is one of several passes found in the Tsitsikamma. These ...
Game Reserves
Botlierskop Game Reserve
Botlierskop is named after one of the spectacular rock formations on the reserve. Botlierskop is a well stocked, free roaming private game reserve, which gives visitors the opportunity to view South African wildlife from the safety of 4x4 vehicles, in ...
Mountain Passes
Cradock Pass
The Cradock Pass, a route over the Outeniquas north of George, has been described by some as 'trecherous'. The adjective more than aptly describes the steep and often dangerous path that rose quickly to a saddle in the mountains and left visible evidence ...
Nature Reserves
Featherbed Nature Reserve
A Natural Heritage site, the Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna is an utterly unique privately owned reserve that lies on the Western Head of the famous landmarks known as 'The heads' in Knysna, accessible only by ferry. Many people make a day of it, ...
Nature Reserves
Formosa Nature Reserve
Just north of Nature's Valley, between the towns of Kareedouw and Misgund, the Formosa Nature Reserve lies inland of what is arguably the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the country - the Garden Route. The Formosa Nature Reserve probably got its ...
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks
Garden Route Botanical Garden
Situated at the top of Caledon Street, in the town of George, the Garden Route Botanical Garden is worth a visit for its value as a 'green lung' but also for the role it plays in raising awareness about the unique kind of flora that exists in the Garden ...
National Parks
Garden Route National Park
The Garden Route National Park, established by SANParks and also known as GRNP, spans an impressive 121 000 hectares and includes the existing Wilderness and Tsitsikamma national parks, the Knysna Lakes area and roughly 52 000 hectares of newly ...
Airports / Landmarks
George Airport
With around 800 000 travellers passing through George Airport, it is certainly a busy one; if a little smaller than those in the big cities. George is on the Garden Route, about halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). This means that ...
Golf Courses
George Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club has for many years maintained a worthy rating amongst the top ten golf courses in South Africa. Currently ...
Game Reserves
Gondwana Private Game Reserve
Along the Garden Route of South Africa just 4 hours from Cape Town you will find 11 000 hectares of indigenous fynbos and free roaming big 5 game, home to the lion, black rhinoceros, eland, red hartebeest, endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, springbok, kudu, ...
Golf Courses
Goose Valley Golf Club
Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note only 2km from Plettenberg Bay and bordering on the Keurbooms Lagoon. The Keurbooms River nature reserve borders ...
Nature Reserves
Goukamma Nature Reserve
The glorious Goukamma Nature Reserve is one of those unrivalled hideaways that, despite being on the popular Garden Route, manages to remain relatively obscure and unknown - a treasure trove near the mouth of the Goukamma River. Goukamma Nature and ...
Mountain Passes
Kaaimans River Pass
The Kaaimans River Pass connects the towns of Knysna and George on the Garden Route. It lies on the N2, a tarred pass that during the 2006 heavy rains in the area was placed under severe strain when a huge chunk of the pass slipped into the sea, forcing ...
Nature Reserves
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Head off towards Nature's Valley from Plettenberg Bay on the N2 and Keurbooms River Nature Valley lies roughly 8 km along the major route of the N2. The beautiful Keurbooms River nature reserve that stretches over a distance of 2500 hectares, is bisected ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Knysna Elephant Park
Get up-close-and-personal with nature at Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of our resident African elephants and our well-informed guides- you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The park offers a rare opportunity to ...
Golf Courses
Knysna Golf Club
The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is situated on the eastern shores of the tranquil Knysna estuary one of the most beautiful regions of South ...
Lakes / Dams / National Parks
Lakes Area National Park
Formerly this national park consisted of the Wilderness National Park and Knysna National Lake Area. Because of their proximity and similarities they are currently managed as a single unit. The Knysna National Lake Area is home to the endangered Knysna ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Langkloof Valley
Part of the Cape Fold Belt, the Langkloof Mountains are a short range of mountains that serve as a link between the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountains. In the valley below is an area that stretches for some 160 kilometres that is ideal for growing ...
Garden Route as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Albertinia, Bluelilliesbush, Boggomsbaai, Brenton On Sea, Dana Bay, De Vlugt, Eersterivier, George, Glentana, Great Brak, Hartenbos, Heidelberg, Herold, Herolds Bay, Joubertina, Kareedouw, Knysna, Little Brak, Mossel Bay, Natures Valley, Oudtshoorn, Pinnacle Point, Plettenberg Bay, Riversdale, Sedgefield, Still Bay, Storms River, The Crags, Twee Riviere, Victoria Bay, Vleesbaai, Wilderness, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Gondwana Ulubisi House
Ulubisi House is the most exclusive accommodation offering on the 11,000 hectare, Big 5 Gondwana Game Reserve. Sleeping either six adults or four...
Cutty Sark Villa 36
Cutty Sark Villa 36 offers ultimate luxury and exclusive accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's most breathtaking locations. Per...
Cloud 9 Luxury Villa
Cloud 9 is an ideal location for a large family holiday or a special celebration. The Villa sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms and offers beautiful 3...
Endless Summer Villa
Endless Summer Villa is a gorgeous, upmarket villa with spectacular panoramic views stretching across the ocean. The villa is exquisite with top ...
Tren Villa
Tren Villa in Plettenberg Bay is an elegant and newly constructed luxury villa, located on the pristine Keurbooms Beach. Offering breathtaking vi...
Roche Bonne 28
This inviting north-facing family home is a true gem, offering a blend of style, comfort, and an unbeatable location. Situated within easy walkin...
Island Villa
Island Villa offers accommodation in Knysna for large groups, large families and friends to get together and enjoy the pleasures of Leisure Islan...
Pezula Ocean Side Of Life
Pezula Ocean Side of Life offers luxury accommodation and an idyllic retreat in Knysna, just 600 metres from the prestigious Pezula Estate and Go...
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is an exceptional place to overnight in luxury tented, take part in our large variety of activities, host a spec...
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