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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Cycling / Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure

The Farm

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
As the road winds its way up, climbing through the greenery towards the world-renowned Simola Golf & Country Estate, excitement mounts. There, perched on a hill ...

Hiking Trails

Cadeau Hiking Trails

Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Start: Cadeau Finish: Cadeau Duration: two one-day guided trails for groups of no more than 12 Fitness: an average five hour hike each day along the coastline; ...

Hiking Trails

Perdekop Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Harkerville
Start: Harkerville Forest Station Finish: Harkerville Forest Station Duration: 9.5 km, roughly 4 hours, a circular route Fitness: you need to be able to finish ...

Family Entertainment

Pedal Go Carts at Redberry Farm

Overnight? Stay in George
George is an ever-growing town at the foot of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountain Range in the Western Cape; a town where industry and shopping centres meet verdant ...

Family Entertainment / Malls & Shopping

Palms Garden Square

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
What was once a tranquil retreat has now been transformed into a charming shopping centre with a range of unique and exciting finds. This square is characterised by ...

Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

Start Sailing Adventure

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Knysna is one of the Garden Route's most gorgeous gems. It is all about the massive lagoon and its gateway, which is created by the beautiful Heads (two massive ...

Family Entertainment / Beaches & Pools / Walks & Hiking

Walking Keurboomstrand

Overnight? Stay in Keurboomstrand
Start: At the parking lot at the wooden boardwalk, Keurboomstrand Finish: back where you started Duration: about 3 km one way, although you can also head up to ...

Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports

Abseiling with AfriAbseil

Overnight? Stay in The Crags
Abseiling means venturing down a rock face using ropes and other climbing equipment. AfriAbseil gives those with a yearning for adventure the perfect opportunity to ...

Parks & Gardens

Bosky Dell Farm & Rose Garden

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Over the warmer months of November to April of every year, the beautiful Bosky Dell Rose Garden opens its gates to visitors from all four corners of the earth. This ...

Sports & Leisure / Sight Seeing / Extreme Sports

Dolphin Paragliding

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
The Garden Route of South Africa is unlike anything or anywhere else. It combines mountains, rivers, forests, beaches, and seaside towns in a vibrant, irresistible ...

Beaches & Pools

Singing Kettle Beach

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The coastline of the Garden Route offers so many idyllic little beaches, hidden away from the buzz of the big city and lapped by the warm Indian Ocean waters. The ...

Beaches & Pools

Lappiesbaai Beach

Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
The Western Cape coastline of South Africa is peppered with stunning beaches that are secluded and serene, far away from the madding crowds of the metropolis. Along ...

Beaches & Pools

Lookout Beach

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Lookout Beach is one of the most popular spots in Plettenberg Bay for the seemingly-endless stretches of white sandy beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters. It is ...

Beaches & Pools

Preekstoel Beach

Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
Stilbaai is a scenic little coastal town that is on the edge of the Garden Route. More than this, it is home to a collection of really pretty beaches that enjoy ...

Beaches & Pools

The Dunes Beach

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The beaches of Plettenberg Bay, Keurbooms and their surrounds are renowned for their absolute, undeniable beauty. But, a select few of them have also been ...

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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Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma

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