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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Malls & Shopping

Milkwood Village

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Milkwood Village in Wilderness is conveniently situated in the heart of Wilderness and is close to the Wilderness train station, the beach and lagoon. You can take ...

Malls & Shopping / Family Entertainment / Wheelchair Friendly

Langeberg Mall

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
This open air mall, with hints of the town's maritime history is situated literally just off the N2 and en route between Mossel Bay and Hartenbos on the Garden ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary offers a fun-filled outing for the whole family at affordable prices. The diverse collection of wildlife and farmyard animals will ...

Farm Stalls & Markets / Family Entertainment

Pick Strawberries at Redberry Farm

Overnight? Stay in George
Pick your own strawberries at Redberry Farm in George! You can pick strawberries, eat them, drink them all day long, while enjoying the wonderful and playful ...

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails in Still Bay

Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
A highlight of a visit to Still Bay (also known as Stilbaai) is the Noordkapper Hiking trail which follows the coastline to Jongensfontein, one of the two villages ...

Animal Sanctuaries

See the Pallingat Eels

Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
Visit the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau housed in the Palinggat Homestead in Stilbaai where you will see the only tame eels in South Africa fed in the fountain adjacent ...

Family Entertainment

Drumming Experience - Find Your Rhythm

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Find your rhythm to the beat of your own drum. Stomp your feet in 'rain boots' like a traditional African dancer and learn the Gumboot Dance. Create dynamic music ...

Family Entertainment / Nature Reserves

Woodcutters Journey

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
A specially designed off road vehicle in camouflaged green with a yellow canopy leads you to the resting spot of historic wagons that once travelled the forest ...

Hiking Trails

The Harkerville Hike

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The two day Harkerville hike starts gently; following paths through the forest that criss cross over horse and bike trails. However, the hard work starts as you ...

Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports

Skydive in Mossel Bay

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Skydive Mossel Bay offers you the experience of a lifetime! Do a tandem skydive from 10 000ft strapped to an experienced tandem instructor and enjoy the thrill of ...

Scenic Flights / Sight Seeing / Sports & Leisure

Springbok Aviation

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Ever thought about learning to fly an aeroplane? For those who first want to experience the magic of flight before committing to training, introductory flights are ...

Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

Go Surfing in Still Bay

Overnight? Stay in Still Bay
Still Bay is famous as a surfing destination. The rocky Morris Point Cape above the Still Bay habour is a the preferred spot for advanced surfers. On most of days ...

Animal Sanctuaries / Family Entertainment

Cheetahland at Cango Wildlife Ranch

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Cheetahland established in 1988 as a wild cat conservation camp is the oldest and biggest Cheetah contact centre in the world. This sanctuary to Africa's endangered ...

Parks & Gardens

House of Aloes

Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
In the plant kingdom there is one superhero. A hero so legendary that its powers reach far back into African ancestry. A hero with so much magic that it can heal ...

Family Entertainment / 4x4 Trails / Sports & Leisure

Vleesbaai 4x4 Dune Route

Overnight? Stay in Vleesbaai
An Eco-Adventure amongst the dunes in the wild and magnificent Garden Route - Discover the wild beautiful side of the Garden Route on the farm 'Misgunst', situated ...

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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