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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4x4 Trails

Bonniedale 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Deep within the natural splendour of the Outeniqua Mountain Range, just inland from the Garden Route, is the stunning holiday farm of Bonniedale. It covers 1 650 ...

Walks & Hiking / Hiking Trails / Forests

Circles in a Forest Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Start: Goldfield State Forest Krisjanse-Nek picnic site (at the Dalene Matthee memorial), near Knysna Finish: Krisjanse-Nek picnic site Duration: 3 km – 9 ...

Walks & Hiking / Wheelchair Friendly

Garden of Eden Forest Walk

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Start: Harkerville Forest, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay Finish: Harkerville Forest Duration: 1 km, ideal for the elderly or as a pit stop on the ...

4x4 Trails

Kouga Wildernis 4x4 Route

Overnight? Stay in Joubertina
The Kouga Region of the South African province of the Eastern Cape is characterised by extensive mountain ranges, stunning succulents and dense bushveld vegetation ...

Forests / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Forest Buzzard Trail

Overnight? Stay in George
Start: Witfontein forestry station, Witfontein Nature Reserve, north of George Finish: Witfontein Nature Reserve Duration: 2.2 km Fitness: easy, ideal for ...

4x4 Trails

Sukkelpoort 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Joubertina
The Kouga Region of the Eastern Cape Province is one that remains quiet, undisturbed by industrial and commercial development. One of the best ways to experience ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Groeneweide Trail

Overnight? Stay in George
Start: Saasveld campus, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University End: the Kaaimans River Duration: 7 – 15 km Fitness: relatively easy Our tip: you will find ...

Cafés & Eateries

The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The eclectic, rustic vibe of the Blue Shed Coffee Roastery is a delightful ambience in which to savour the rich flavours of some of the best coffee to be found in ...

Cafés & Eateries

Baruch's Coffee

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Perched long the Garden Route, Mossel Bay marks the halfway point between Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay) and Cape Town. It is a popular stop-over, as well as a ...

Beaches & Pools

De Bakke Beach

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay is a coastal town on the Garden Route, showcasing the Western Cape and proving to be a more and more popular holiday destination for visitors from around ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

De Vasselot Hikes of the Tsitsikamma

Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
Start: De Vasselot Nature Reserve, Nature's Valley Finish: De Vasselot Nature Reserve, Nature's Valley Duration: 4.8 to 17 km Fitness: easy to difficult Our ...

Hiking Trails

Stinkhoutkloof Hike

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Start: Bloukrans Forest Station, Tsitsikamma forest, between Plettenberg Bay and Humansdorp Finish: Bloukrans Forest Station, Tsitsikamma forest Duration: 8 ...

Hiking Trails / Sports & Leisure / Walks & Hiking

Storms River Walks and Hikes

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Start: Storms River village Finish: Storms River village Duration: 4 km to 8 km Fitness: easy to moderate Our tip: the Baz bus stops in the village, for those ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Tsitsikamma Hiking Trails

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Start: Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, Storms River camp Finish: Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, Storms River camp Duration: 1 km to 6 km Fitness: easy to moderate Our ...

Cycling / Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure

Garden Route Trail Park MTB Trails

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Park is currently closed Unfortunately the trails will be closed until further notice. Rebuilding of the trails damaged by the fires in 2018 are currently ...

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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