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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Farm Stalls & Markets / Cafés & Eateries
Knysna Friday Market
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Booking Knysna accommodation promises all sorts of exciting finds and gorgeous views. This is a Garden Route town full of promise and natural beauty. And, during ...
Walks & Hiking / Sight Seeing / Hiking Trails
Rust-en-Vrede Waterfall
Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Rust-en-Vrede taken from the Afrikaans expression for 'rest and peace' is true to its translation in setting. Indigenous plants and animal life flanks a trail of ...
C.J. Langenhoven Museum
Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
'Kuier' (Afrikaans for visit) at Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven's private residence and gardens in Oudtshoorn which has become the museum for his life and a tribute ...
Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Situated along the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma Forest Village Market, just 40km east of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 Highway you will find the highest single ...
Drape a Snake around your Neck
Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Slither through the Snake Park at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Scale species surrender their secrets as you learn of their essential ecosystem engagements. Not on your ...
Arts & Crafts / Craft & Flea Markets
Browse The Scarab Craft Market
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Shop at The Scarab Craft Market - The market boasts unique stalls with a good selection of arts, crafts, clothes, gifts, jewellery and delicious food.
Each ...
Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Holiday accommodation on the Garden Route is in high demand. And, for anyone that's visited this gorgeous part of South Africa, that's no surprise. It is such a ...
Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries
Pomodoro Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Pomodoro is the place where locals and tourists meet and become friends, the place where true Italian hospitality and lively atmosphere makes you feel right at ...
Outeniqua Transport Museum
Overnight? Stay in George
Located in the charming town of George, the Outeniqua Transport Museum invites visitors on a journey through South Africa's railway legacy. This museum, dedicated ...
Dine at Tsitsikhaya Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Storms River, Tsitsikamma
What began as an in house country cooking experience around a double sided log fire has evolved into an internationally renowned venue, which has been discussed as ...
Dive with Great White Sharks
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
White Shark Africa was founded in 1995 and has been running successfully ever since. The company has always had a great passion and love for the sharks and has ...
Seal Island Cruises
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Seal Island in Mossel Bay is populated by over 2500 Cape Fur Seals and the island is surround by their greatest enemy - The Great White Shark.
Seal Island boat ...
Cruises / Sports & Leisure / Whale Watching
Close Encounter Whale Watching
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Our Premium, Close Encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching vessel “Fatboy”. This permit allows our licenced boat to approach whales up to ...
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally obliged to stay 300 meters from whales. These cruises operate all year around. We ...
Big Game & Wildlife / Sight Seeing
Game Drive in the Garden Route
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
The Garden Route Game Lodge offers day visitors a chance to experience some of Africa's wildlife as they journey down the Garden Route. Here you can enjoy sightings ...
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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