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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Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
'Me Tarzan, you Jane.' Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water). The abundant ...
Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Kayak and Lilo Tours
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
For your next holiday to the Tsitsikamma region, located inside the marine protected Tsitsikamma National Park, at Storms River we offer you an amazing adventure ...
Ocean Sailing Charters
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Discover the natural beauty of the magnificent Garden Route and Knysna on the largest and most luxurious Catamarans in the area.
Enjoy an exhilarating cruise ...
Oysters R Us
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
There is so much variety when it comes to attractions and accommodation on the Garden Route; and that's great news because it is a destination that demands a little ...
Sports & Leisure / Horse Riding / Family Entertainment
Hog Hollow Horse Trails
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Tsitsikamma is an exquisite part of the Garden Route in South Africa. It is breath-taking in its natural splendour and its abundance in fauna and flora, and ...
Cultural Sites / Hiking Trails
Point of Human Origins Experience
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
"We know from genetic research that all people alive today are descendants of the core population of less than a thousand individuals who lived in Africa between ...
Family Entertainment / Cycling
Knysna Scootours
Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
Knysna is, undoubtedly, one of the most treasured gems of the Garden Route in the Western Cape. It is a seaside resort town that offers stunning beaches, an ...
Water Sports / Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports
AfriCanyon River Adventures
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Experience the thrill of exploring the Garden Route on an entirely different adventure. AfriCanyon invites visitors that are looking to combine the exquisite ...
Coffee @ Work
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
More than just a quirky coffee shop in the CBD of Mossel Bay, Coffee@Work is a trendy spot to catch up on emails or reading, meet with friends, and enjoy superb ...
Malls & Shopping / Arts & Crafts
Shweshwe Stop Shop
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Only minutes away from many of the Garden Route accommodation spots is the Fragrance Route in Friemersheim. Here, the flora, culture and heritage of the Western ...
Malls & Shopping / Farm Stalls & Markets
The Fragrance Route
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak River
Much of the Garden Route accommodation is perfectly located to showcase the utter beauty and to celebrate the variety of this magnificent part of the South African ...
Friemersheim DIY Walk
Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Right on the doorstep of the vast variety of accommodation on the Garden Route, there are fantastic things to do and see. These attractions and activities range ...
Wine Tours & Tasting / Family Entertainment
Hog Hollow Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Many of the guest houses, boutique hotels and B&B's that make up the Garden Route accommodation offering are just a short drive from the beautiful Tsitsikamma and ...
Kay and Monty Vineyards
Overnight? Stay in The Crags
The Crags, just outside Plettenberg Bay, is an area known for its wildlife sanctuaries, spectacular views and, more recently, some really impressive wine farms. Kay ...
Hike the Otter Trail
Overnight? Stay in Nature's Valley
The Otter Trail follows the magnificent Garden Route coastline from Storms River Mouth to Nature's Valley in the Tsitsikamma National Park.
The trail is 42,5 ...
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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