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 ...

Art Galleries

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 ...

Sports & Leisure

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 ...

4x4 Trails

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 ...

4x4 Trails

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: ...

Hiking Trails

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 ...

Hiking Trails

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 ...

Hiking Trails

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.

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