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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Blombos Museum of Archaeology
Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
Stilbaai, about four hours away from Cape Town, is perched on the Southern Cape Coast of South Africa. It is popular for its excellent swimming and surfing ...
Dams & Vleis / Parks & Gardens
Korentepoort Dam
Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
The Western Cape Province of South Africa has so much to put on the figurative table in terms of tourist attractions. There are thousands of things to do and see, ...
Arts & Crafts / Malls & Shopping
Thiart Woodwork Studio
Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
Considered by some to be the westernmost point of the beautiful Garden Route, Riversdale is a historical town that has plenty to see and do. One of its features is ...
Roosterkoekhoek
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
There are few things as innately South African as braais and bread (to go with the braai, of course). So, when we get to braai bread, we take it as a very personal ...
Julius Gordon Africana Centre
Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
The history and culture of a country is often relayed through art. Whether it is the cave paintings of thousands of years ago, the colonial renditions of the South ...
Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure
Thesen Island Sporting Facilities
Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
Thesen Islands is a secure marina estate in the picturesque vacation town of Knysna. This part of the Garden Route is acclaimed for its outstanding natural beauty, ...
Thesen Island Water Sports
Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
With the spacious canals winding their way through the Blue Flag marina estate of Thesen Islands, there certainly seems to be no end to the options available to ...
Thesen Island Bird Watching
Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
Thesen Islands may primarily be a residential and holiday estate, but it certainly boasts an impressive array of birds, which make it particularly popular amongst ...
Family Entertainment / Parks & Gardens
Thesen Island Parks
Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
Thesen Islands is the Garden Route's solution to safe, luxurious living and tourist accommodation within beautiful surrounds. Every year, thousands of visitors from ...
Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar
Overnight? Stay in George
The Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar is a buzzing, vibey place for parents to meet and relax while their little ones enjoy the fun of the farm. Situated on Redberry Farm ...
PiliPili Beach Bar
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Just because it has the residential address of the sleepy coastal village of Sedgefield, it does not mean that PiliPili skimps on sheer adventure, fun and ...
Sally Bekker Art Gallery
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Knysna is a small coastal town with a big tourist offering. It is beautiful and bustling, with gorgeous natural areas, fantastic shopping and prime photographic ...
African Bean Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The warm welcome of the Garden Route is best enjoyed in the African Bean Coffee Shop in Knysna. Conveniently perched along the main road; amongst shops, malls and ...
Hoekwil Country Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
A delightful little coffee shop tucked away on the top of the hill called Hoekwil, near Wilderness, Hoekwil Country Cafe is a locally hidden gem which most people ...
Sedgefield Craft Brewery
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Perched on the N2, the highway that sweeps through the pristine beauty of the Garden Route, is the Scarab Village, which holds the promise of many a delightful hour ...
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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