GARDEN ROUTE

NATURAL BEAUTY AND ENCHANTING SCENERY

The well-known “Garden Route” of South Africa is aptly named for its natural beauty, but is just as famous for its adventure and family friendly activities. This enchanting scenery of thick indigenous forests, beautiful lakes, meandering rivers, white sandy beaches, rocky clifftops, spectacular mountain passes, and the famous Knysna lagoon, creates a backdrop for a host of fun filled adventures.

In contrast to the greenery of the coastline and protected by a long mountain range, is the Little Karoo, a semi desert region of South Africa which is home to the town of Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, with a host of activities on offer, including the famous Cango Caves as well as tours to the ostrich farms and interactions with crocodile, cheetah and meerkats.

The Western Cape and Garden Route are linked by the longest wine route in the world – Route 62, rambling all the way from the winelands of the Western Cape, through the Breede River Valley into the Little Karoo ending near Oudtshoorn.

GARDEN ROUTE FAST FACTS

WEATHER IN THE GARDEN ROUTE
The Garden Route offers mild weather year round with more rainfall expected in the winter months between June and September.
CLOSEST AIRPORTS :
Cape Town, George, Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth Airports
LANGUAGE SPOKEN :
English, Afrikaans
CURRENCY :
South African Rand

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GARDEN ROUTE

  • A drive along Route 62 , the longest wine route in the world
  • The Meerkat experience in Oudtshoorn
  • A visit to the world famous Cango Caves
  • A guided and educational ostrich farm experience in Oudtshoorn
  • Visit the Cango Wildlife and Cheetah Ranch
  • A guided eco experience to Featherbed Nature Reserve overlooking the beautiful Knysna lagoon
  • An ocean safari in search of dolphins, whales, and seals
  • Kayaking on the Knysna lagoon
  • Hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve
  • A guided walk through the thick indigenous forest of Knysna in the Garden of Eden

EXPLORE SOME GARDEN ROUTE ITINERARY IDEAS

Price : from R33 943 pp sharing

Cape Town, Knysna, Wilderness, Oudtshoorn and Swellendam

Price : from R33 995 pp sharing

Cape Town, Whale Coast, Knysna and Eastern Cape