389 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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Reptile Encounters
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
If slithering snakes and all things cold blooded are your passion then you will thoroughly enjoy the Reptile encounters at the Garden Route Game Lodge. Chat to the ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Brownhooded Kingfisher Trail
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Meander through the Wilderness on the Brownhooded / Half Collared Kingfisher Trail which runs along the Duiwe River. This 7.2km walk is easy going and suitable for ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Buffalo Bay Trail
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
If you are feeling active and want a stunning location to burn that energy or simply take a gentle walk then why not get on the Buffalo Bay Trail in the Goukamma ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Drupkelders Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Get your family together, pack a picnic, bring along your swimming costumes and get on the Drupkelders Trail. This fantastic forest trail is about 40 minutes long ...
Keurbooms Beach
Overnight? Stay in Keurboomstrand
Keurbooms Beach, located along the renowned Garden Route in the Western Cape, is a pristine haven where the natural beauty of South Africa’s coastline unfolds in ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Cape Clawless Otter Trail
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
The Cape Clawless Otter Trail is a 6.5km walk in the Goukamma Nature Reserve, along the edge of the Groenvlei Lake.
The out-and-return route takes hikers ...
Fancourt Mountain Bike Trail
Overnight? Stay in George
Bring your own Mountain Bike or rent one from the Sports and Leisure Centre onsite and get on the Fancourt Mountain Bike Trail at Fancourt on the Garden Route in ...
Point Circuit
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Along the Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay you can take part in a 9.2 kilometer Point Circuit trail that will allow you to explore the nature reserve and ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Elephant Walk Trails
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
For a fun forest walk with a difference, get onto the Elephant Walk in Diepwalle Forest. This fantastic trail can be done in 3 sections. There is a 9 kilometre ...
Bartholomeu Dias Maritime Museum
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Take a trip to Mossel Bay and visit the Bartholomeu Dias Maritime Museum. Not only will you be able to see a life-sized model of the very vessel (Dias Caravel) that ...
Adventure Land
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Adventure land is fun for the whole family. Filled with water rides and activities, a playground area a well as braai and picnic facilities, there is never a dull ...
Walks & Hiking / Hiking Trails
Goukamma Nature Reserve Trails
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
The Goukamma Nature Reserve has a number of breathtaking trails (literally!) Stroll through the Milkwood forests and beach area where phenomenal dune vegetation ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Gouriqua Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
Nestled beneath the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range, the charming town of Albertinia is renowned for its vibrant Aloe plants that thrive abundantly in the area ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Woodville Forest Walk
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
Woodville Forest Walk is a circular route that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It is an easy walk and suitable for the whole family. The main attraction along ...
Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
If you loved White Fang, you will adore this unique sanctuary. Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary is the only registered, non-profit centre in South Africa housing 80 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
Roche Bonne 28 offers accommodation in a double storey house located in Plettenberg Bay . From here guests are near to the Tenikwa Wildlife Aware...
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...
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