Garden Route
We recommend that the best way to enjoy the Garden Route is to join a tour or start your self-drive vacation in Cape Town. Head east for a slow meander along the coast, taking in the sublime beauty of places such as Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Storms River. These are some of our highlights along the way:
- Go mountain-biking in Knysna Forest
- Bungee jump off the Bloukrans bridge
- Visit tame elephants at Knysna Elephant Park
- Go whale and dolphin watching in Plettenberg Bay
- Hike the dramatic coastal trail at Kranshoek
- Play golf on one of the Garden Route’s world-famous courses
- End off your tour by visiting one of the Eastern Cape’s famous game reserves
- Visit the strange, medieval-style castles perched above Noetzie Beach
Traveller tip: Take time to venture off the beaten track into Knysna Forest, a leafy realm resplendent with ancient hardwood trees and traversed by secretive elephants.
Need some travel advice? Our friendly safari experts are on standby to tailor a tour to suit your particular needs. We’ll assist you with every step of your journey. Below is a list of our chosen tour options and suggestions for your Garden Route holiday.
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6 Day Garden Route Splendour
- Duration: 6 days
- Whereabouts: Hex River Valley, Matjiesfontein, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Port Elizabeth
- Includes: Guided tour, transport, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, sightseeing
- Experiences: Wine tasting, Cango Caves, ostrich farm, Knysna lagoon cruise, Birds of Eden, Tsitsikamma National Park
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6 Day Cape to Addo Safari
- 1 Night accommodation at Cape Agulhas, 3 nights at Sedgefield, 1 night at Jeffreys Bay.
- Highlights include scenic regions of the Overberg, Cango Caves and Oudtshoorn, Jeffrey's Bay, Addo National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park.
- Activities available: game drives conducted in Addo Elephant National Park; shark cage diving; Cango ostrich farm; elephant sanctuary; Bloukrans bungy jump; zipline; hikes to scenic areas and surfing .
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- Complimentary firsthand African Safari travel advice
- Design the safari holiday that suits your unique requirements
- Full service, flights, car hire, rail tours, accommodation, transfers and expert advice at no additional cost
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7 Day Journey Along the Garden Route
- Indulge in a variety of activities available on the journey.
- Comfortable accommodation at a variety of key locations including a stopover at the Lord Charles Hotel.
- Enjoy an Ostrich Farm visit, see the Cango Caves, bungee jump at Bloukrans and more.
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6 Day Garden Route, Safari & Winelands
- 2 Night stay at La Plume Guest House, 2 night stay at the Rex Hotel, 1 night stay at the Misty Waves Superior Sea Facing Room.
- Activities include visits to the Cango Caves, Sandstone formations at the the Swartberg Pass, a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve and much more.
- Experience whale-watching and fine wines from Hermanus to the heart of the Cape Winelands.