383 Things To Do in Garden Route

The beautiful and dramatic Garden Route, that stretches from around Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth, is an area dense with forests, beaches, lakes, rivers, kloofs and hardwood trees and is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The area is jam-packed with things to do, and visitors are spoilt for choice. Simply driving the Garden Route is a joy, with countless picnic spots, viewpoints and attractions. From mountain biking through the Harkerville Forest, bird watching in the Wilderness National Park and abseiling into the Kaaimans River, to black water tubing down the Storms River, one is never at a loss for things to do.

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Beaches & Pools

Bothastrand

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Bothastrand, a tranquil coastal gem nestled along South Africa’s renowned Garden Route, offers a peaceful escape for those seeking to experience the natural beauty ...

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Cola Beach

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Cola Beach, one of Sedgefield's five great beaches, presents a peaceful and picturesque environment, rivaling the beauty of its neighbouring shores. Famous for ...

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Hersham Beach

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Just east of the Greak Brak River mouth you will find Hersham Beach which offers ideal conditions for a swim. Feel at ease in the water knowing that the life ...

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Glentana Beach

Overnight? Stay in Glentana
Find Glentana Beach on the magnificent Garden Route and like many of the towns and beaches on this route you'll see plenty of whales and dolphins just off the coast ...

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Herolds Bay Beach

Overnight? Stay in Herolds Bay
Nestled along the scenic Garden Route of South Africa, Herolds Bay Beach is a pristine stretch of coastline renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance ...

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Eiland Beach

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Eiland Beach boasts a large swimming as well as another long stretch along the Great Brak River. Anglers can enjoy fishing from the river or by casting into the sea ...

Hiking Trails

Gap Circuit

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Robberg Nature Reserve is only about eight kilometres from the holiday Mecca of Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. It is an aesthetically spectacular ...

Forests / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Harkerville Forest Flora Trail

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Discover the beauty of the Garden Route and its lush forested countryside on the Harkerville Forest Flora Trail. This is an easy trail of one kilometre that takes ...

Hiking Trails

Bush Pig Trail

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
The Bush Pig Trail is a delightful hike situated just off the Garden Route in Sedgefield. This quiet little town is a gorgeously green retreat near the holiday ...

Beaches & Pools / Dams & Vleis

Wilderness Island Lake

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Welcome to fishermens paradise at Wilderness Island Lake. The Touw and Serpentine river merge further up the lake offering anglers a great habitat to explore ...

Dams & Vleis / Forests

Jubilee Creek

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Jubilee Creek sits in the Knysna Forest and is most outstanding picnic spot you could imagine. The fresh green grass in the forest clearings sit on the edge of a ...

Hiking Trails

Kalander Kloof Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
Nature's Valley is, undoubtedly, one of the natural gems of South Africa. Its peaceful ambience and breath-taking beauty is simultaneously humbling and ...

Beaches & Pools

Reebok Beach

Overnight? Stay in Reebok
The Reebok Beach is found along the magnificent Garden Route and like many of the beaches along this stretch of coastline you'll find that it is clean and ...

Beaches & Pools

Tergeniet Beach

Overnight? Stay in Hartenbos
Tergeniet Beach is a beloved holiday destination that attracts both locals and visitors from far and wide, with many South African families choosing this scenic ...

Beaches & Pools

The Island Beach

Overnight? Stay in Greak Brak
The calm waters of the Island Beach are ideal for kids who enjoy the water. Located at the south end of the Great Brak River estuary is this gorgeous beach that is ...

Garden Route as a destination

If you are considering visiting Garden Route or have already booked your Garden Route accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Garden Route, or view the events that are taking place in the Garden Route during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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