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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Garden Route

Garden Route

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Parks Nature Adventure
Hike or drive the southeastern coast of South Africa along Garden Route, a stretch of coastland with a remarkable range of plants, numerous lagoons, lakes, and trails. A popular tourist destination, the route stretches for about 300 km (186 mi). Top Garden Route attractions include scenic beaches, while the surrounding hills and mountains feature indigenous forests and diverse wildlife. A number of towns and wine estates along the way offer plenty of activities, providing a combination of nature and culture as you traverse the region. Garden Route is in South Africa. Put Garden Route at the heart of your travel plans by using our South Africa travel itinerary planner .
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Top Garden Route tours
5-Day Garden Route with Addo National Park Small Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $451
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Duration: 5 days
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3-Day Garden Route Highlights with 4x4 Safari Small Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $308
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13 reviews
Duration: 3 days
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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $526
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8 reviews
Duration: 6 days
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Places to visit in Garden Route

Plettenberg Bay BEST FOR: Parks, Wildlife, Shopping
Oudtshoorn BEST FOR: Parks, Nature, Scenic Drive
Knysna BEST FOR: Nature, Parks, Beaches
Mossel Bay BEST FOR: Museums, Wildlife, Golf
Wilderness BEST FOR: Nature, Beaches, Fun & Games
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Regions of Garden Route

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Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Robberg Nature Reserve
Plettenberg Bay
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Birds of Eden
The Crags
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Knysna Heads
Knysna
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Parks in Garden Route

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Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Cango Wildlife Ranch
Oudtshoorn
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
The Crags
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
The Crags
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Garden Route

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The Dolphin Trail
Storms River
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Otter Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
The Crags
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Waterfall Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.6
Duration: 4​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Garden Route

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Wilderness Beach
Wilderness
4.9
Duration: 4​h
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Brenton on Sea
Knysna
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Redberry Farm
George
4.4
Duration: 4​h
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Buffalo Bay
Knysna
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Trails in Garden Route

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Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.0
Duration: 4​h
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St. Blaize Trail
Mossel Bay
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Perdepoort Horse Tails
Wilderness
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Drupkelders Hiking Trail
Knysna
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Shopping in Garden Route

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Goldsmiths Knysna | Bespoke Jewellers | Diamond Dealers
Knysna
5.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Tiny Shop
Wilderness
5.0
Duration: 30​min
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The Potter
Harkerville
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Mosaic Outdoor Market
Sedgefield
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
Storms River
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
Storms River
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Rock the Route
Knysna
5.0
Duration: 8​h
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Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Oudtshoorn
4.3
Duration: 2​h
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