The Garden Route
Location: South Africa
Total Area: 23,331 sq km
Population: 574,265
Language: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Our Garden Route tours cover a 300-kilometer stretch of coastal road on the southwest tip of South Africa — widely regarded as the most beautiful coastal drive in the country. The route is home to almost a dozen nature and marine reserves, offering plenty of activities along the way, from hiking to eco and whale watching tours, to exploring caves and deserted sandy beaches.
The Garden Route runs between the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua mountains. On one side you’ll see the ocean. On the other, forest-covered peaks. Indigenous forests meet rugged cliffs and wide coastal views — the kind of scenery you’d expect to see in a magazine
Choose the way you want to travel. Join a group tour, take a self-drive holiday, or book a private guided trip. However you go, our Garden Route tours offer something for every traveller.
Garden Route Tours: Route Highlights
Knysna Lagoon
Located between two cliffs known as The Heads, the shocking blue water of the lagoon is breathtaking. A popular spot for local fisherman and water sports enthusiasts, the lagoon is the perfect relaxing spot on the Garden Route.
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Cango Caves
At the head of the Cango Valley, lies the hidden wonder of the Klein Karoo. Filled with dripstone caverns, the Cango Caves are over 4km in length (however only a quarter of this is open to the public).
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Tsitsikamma National Park
Home to a marine reserve, deep gorges and The Big Trees, this national park is full of different trails. The most popular being The Mouth Trail crossing Storms river by a suspension bridge. Spot a variety of birds and if youre lucky a bush pig or two.
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Off the beaten track
Wilderness National Park
Canoe down the famous Wilderness national park and enjoy the breath taking views.
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Swartberg Mountain Pass
The Swartberg Pass is the diamond of gravel road passes in South Africa.
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Diepwalle
The Diepwalle forest is located near to Knysna, it offers a magical woodland escape. Fall asleep to the sound of rustling leaves and learn about the forest elephants.
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