390 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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Kranshoek Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Kranshoek Picnic Site presents the perfect combination of indigenous forests and the gorgeous coastline of South Africa’s gorgeous Garden Route.
There is ...
King Edward VII Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
In the heart of the Outeniqua forests of the Garden Route lies the beautiful King Edward VII Picnic Site. This comprises a few picnic tables and benches with ...
Jubilee Creek Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Jubilee Creek Picnic Site is simply spectacular, taking full advantage of the natural splendour and abundance of the Garden Route and its lush forests.
It ...
Grootdraai Picnic Site
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Just out of the awesome holiday town of Knysna lies the Grootdraai Picnic Site. As its name implies, it is situated on the "big turn" of the Kom-se-Pad Loop, just ...
Mossel Bay Food Route
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Discover a world of tastes in one district!
Without travelling too far you can experience an amazing variety of taste sensations in and around Mossel Bay. Menus ...
Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure
Sandboarding In Mossel Bay
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Love sandboarding? Head to Mossel Bay to experience the longest sandboarding dune in South Africa!
Situated on a private farm 35 km just outside of Mossel Bay, ...
Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Learn to Surf in Mossel Bay
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Learn to surf in some of the sweetest surf spots on the Garden Route with the the longest running surf school on the Garden Route!
Travelers from all around the ...
34 Tapas & Oysters
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The origin of tapas is fabled to have been in ancient Spain, when King Alfonso X firmly believed that drinking wine accompanied by small dishes of food cured his ...
Cafe Z
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Café Z, or Zachary’s, is a laid-back restaurant that is passionate about using only the freshest ingredients. In fact, it was one of the first restaurants to ...
Caffé Mario
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Caffé Mario is Knysna’s answer to traditional Italian cuisine in the heart of the Garden Route. Its prime positioning on the waterfront makes it even more special ...
Caloroso Café
Overnight? Stay in George
Caloroso Café is an espresso bar that is all about world-class coffee, produced only by the country’s premier coffee roasters. This is a trendy place to meet in the ...
Caroline's Bistro
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Caroline’s Bistro is at home at the Belvedere Manor Hotel in the coastal town of Knysna. This is a popular destination along the Garden Route that welcomes hundreds ...
Chatters
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Chatters is Knysna’s famous pizza joint, known for its made-to-order pizzas straight from the authentic pizza oven. Because Knysna is such a popular destination, ...
Chutzpah
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Nestled within the beautiful Phantom Forest of Knysna, along the Western Cape portion of the Garden Route, is the ethnic hub of the Chutzpah Restaurant. The Garden ...
Daniela's
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Situated at the elegant Leisure Isle Lodge, Daniela’s promises fine dining within relaxed surrounds. However, despite this unquestionable sense of style, the ...
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.
Tourist regions
Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma
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...
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...
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...
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat is an extraordinary cliffside villa, offering accommodation with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean perfectly sit...
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers luxury accommodation tucked into the forest canopy. There are ten luxury hide-away suites and six luxury villas. Exten...
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...
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 ...
Craighross Castle
Be king of the castle! At Craighross you can let your imagination soar as you rule over a mystical kingdom in one of the worlds most beautiful an...
Number Eleven
Number Eleven sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms. All bedrooms have a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Ou...
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