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

Robberg 5 Beach

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay is one of the exquisite seaside towns of the Garden Route. It is vibey, cute, luxurious, and breath-takingly beautiful all at once. And, it is home ...

Beaches & Pools

Eerste Rivier Beach

Overnight? Stay in Eersterivier
As one of the best-kept secrets of the Eastern Cape coastline, Eerste Rivier Beach lies in wait for travellers that love to explore. It is rugged and rocky, which ...

Beaches & Pools

Outeniqua Beach

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The coastline of the Garden Route is dramatic and raw, with massive sandy beaches and the wild waves of the Indian Ocean crashing on the sands. Outeniqua Beach ...

Beaches & Pools

Pienaar Strand

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
The Garden Route is one of South Africa's most visually spectacular areas. It connects the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, and is characterised by rivers, ...

Walks & Hiking / Sports & Leisure / Hiking Trails

Tsitsikamma Trail

Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
It is no wonder that South Africa's first officially accredited hiking trail is also one of its most beautiful. The two- to six-day Tsitsikamma Trail has been ...

Beaches & Pools

Gouritsmond Beach

Overnight? Stay in Gouritsmond
The Gouritsmond Beach is a Blue Flag one; which means that, in addition to its being extraordinarily beautiful, it offers so much more than just a pretty place to ...

Beaches & Pools

Gouritsmond Tidal Pool

Overnight? Stay in Gouritsmond
The variety of Garden Route accommodation is as varied as the people and unique little towns found along this pretty stretch. So, travellers exploring this scenic ...

Beaches & Pools

Herolds Bay Tidal Pool

Overnight? Stay in Herolds Bay
Whether you're staying in one of the charming guesthouses in George or the holiday apartments in Mossel Bay, Herold's Bay is nearby and an absolute must for ...

Picnic

Wilderness Picnics

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Wilderness is a holiday hotspot along the Garden Route, famous for its pristine beaches, beautiful lakes, and surrounding mountains. Visitors that have booked ...

Beaches & Pools / Family Entertainment / Wheelchair Friendly

Kleinkratz Beach

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Kleinkrantz Beach, situated along the stunning coastline in Wilderness, near George, offers a serene retreat for those seeking a peaceful escape. This stretch of ...

Museums / Family Entertainment

The Motorcycle Room

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Motorcycle Room in Knysna offers a nostalgic journey into the world of motorbikes, celebrating the machines that shaped countless memories. From the bikes of ...

Extreme Sports

Abseiling in the Kaaimans Gorge

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
The serene Kaaimans Gorge in Wilderness holds one of the most beautiful abseil sights you will find. You abseil 45m right next to a magnificent waterfall and land ...

Water Sports

Sea Kayaking in Plettenberg Bay

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
When on holiday in the Garden Route and you are staying in Plettenberg Bay, try kayaking with an experienced guide from Central Beach to Robberg Nature Reserve ...

Family Entertainment / Wheelchair Friendly

Sedgefield Classic Cars

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Sedgefield Classic Cars is a Major Tourist Attraction in the Cape Garden Route and is situated on the N2 between Knysna and the Wilderness. Sedgefield Classic ...

Animal Sanctuaries / Family Entertainment

Monkey around at Monkeyland

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Swing yourself into a tree thick primate sanctuary and explore un-caged monkeys and pre-monkey species that take your affection captive. A free walking foot safari ...

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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