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The Garden Route

Named for its lush natural gardens, the Garden Route is a 400 mile, visually stunning stretch of charming seaside villages, wineries, mountains, beaches, forests and myriad activity opportunities.

What Will I See?

  • Charming beach towns
  • Lakes, beaches, hidden coves, mountains, valleys, gorges
  • Game Reserves
  • Cape Agulhas – the southernmost point on the African continent and the place where the cold Atlantic meets the warm Indian Ocean
  • Jeffreys Bay – the surfing capital of South Africa
  • Knysna – home to luscious forests and award winning local oysters

What Can I Do?

  • Fishing
  • Beach activities, swimming, boating, surfing, kayaking
  • Horseback riding
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Game viewing
  • Whale watching from July through October
  • Visit Monkey Land and the Knysna Elephant Park
  • Experience the highest bungee jump in the world at Bloukrans Bridge