Sun-soaked year-round, the Garden Route is a paradise for holidaymakers with its sparkling lagoons, coastal forests, panoramic mountain passes and varied attractions. With around 300km of natural beauty to explore, the Garden Route is the ideal holiday destination for families, friends and couples alike.  

Take the plunge from the highest bungee jump in Africa, the Bloukrans Bridge, enjoy an elephant encounter at Knysna Elephant Park, where orphaned elephants are looked after, see the world from a bird’s eye view on a canopy tour in the Tsitsikamma Forest and discover thousands of different types of birds at Birds of Eden just outside of Plettenberg Bay. That’s just a tiny sample of things you can do on a trip to the Garden Route.   

Things to do on a Garden Route trip 

• Cruise on Knysna Lagoon past the iconic Knysna Heads.  
• Visit the Cango Caves to see gigantic limestone formations.  
• Follow the famous Otter Trail on a multi-day hike.  
• Explore the Tsitsikamma National Park.  
• Go canoeing or tubing on the Storms River.  
• Enjoy fantastic dining in Knysna. 
• Track the Big Five in Gondwana Private Game Reserve.  
• Take the walking trail through Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay.  
• See ostriches up close in Oudtshoorn.  
• Drive along the adventurous gravel Swartberg Pass with its breathtaking views.  
• Explore the Bartolomeu Dias museum complex in Mossel Bay.  

Whatever type of activity you’re looking for, whether it’s taking the ferry boat to the incredible Featherbed Nature Reserve, abseiling in Kaaimans Gorge or experiencing the Knysna Oyster Festival, it’s all waiting for you in the Garden Route.