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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Beaches & Pools / Sight Seeing
Visit the Knysna Heads and Coney Beach
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
A visit to the Knysna Heads is certainly a must while here or visiting nearby areas. The view is nothing like you have ever seen, with jutting rocks and spectacular ...
Bitou Art Gallery
Overnight? Stay in Stoms River
Get down to the Bitou Art Gallery and peruse an extraordinary display of art created by local artists who also work from the studio.
You can expect to see ...
Sports & Leisure / Family Entertainment / Water Sports
Snorkelling With Seahorses
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Take a trip to Knysna and go snorkelling with the very charming Knysna seahorses. These brownish creatures are irresistibly cute and a must visit while in the ...
Blackwaters River Lodge Mashie Golf Course
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge Mashie Golf Course is tucked away in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Goukamma River, half way between Knysna and Sedgefield. Try the ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Great Brak River Village Walk
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
The Garden Route is a spectacular part of the South African coastline, extending from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape. It showcases some of the most ...
Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Situated just between Mossel Bay (along the Garden Route) and Oudtshoorn (in the Karoo) is the magnificent Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve ...
Knysna Forest 4x4 Trail
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
One of the Garden Route's most beautiful and valuable gems is the magnificent Knysna Forest. This part of the Western Cape Province is known for its verdant ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Grysbok and Bushbuck Trails
Overnight? Stay in Heidelberg
Start: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, near the little village of Suurbraak or Heidelberg
Finish: Grootvadersbosch Reserve
Duration: various
Fitness: ...
Blombos Trail
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Start: Goukamma Nature Reserve
Finish: Goukamma Nature Reserve
Duration: 15 km
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: Blombos is one of six trails you can choose from in ...
Forests / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
The Elephant Walk
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Start: Diepwalle Forest Station, near Knysna
Finish: Diepwalle Forest Station
Duration: 20 km, roughly 7 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you can get your ...
Farm Stalls & Markets / Cafés & Eateries
Die Ou Tronk
Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
This is one very good reason to head off the N2 into Riversdale, particularly on a Saturday morning when Die Ou Tronk hosts a weekly farmers' market.
From ...
Hunter Gatherer Hike
Overnight? Stay in Boggomsbaai
Start: Boggomsbaai, Garden Route
Finish: Gouritz
Duration: daily distances vary; 12km - 20km
Fitness: relatively fit if you are going to tackle the five ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Hiking the Robberg Peninsula
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Start: parking area at the Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve
Finish: parking area
Duration: three circular routes, ranging from 2 km to 11 km
Fitness: the 11 km ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Kingfisher Trails
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Start: Wilderness National Park near the Touws River bridge
Duration: varying between 3.8 km and 10 km
Fitness: easy and pefect for children or elderly ...
Salt River Mouth Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
Start: near the tea room in Natures Valley
Finish: circular route
Duration: 5 kms
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: get your map and permit from the office at De ...
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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