395 Things To Do in Garden Route

The beautiful and dramatic Garden Route, that stretches from around Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth, is an area dense with forests, beaches, lakes, rivers, kloofs and hardwood trees and is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The area is jam-packed with things to do, and visitors are spoilt for choice. Simply driving the Garden Route is a joy, with countless picnic spots, viewpoints and attractions. From mountain biking through the Harkerville Forest, bird watching in the Wilderness National Park and abseiling into the Kaaimans River, to black water tubing down the Storms River, one is never at a loss for things to do.

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Cafés & Eateries

Caroline's Bistro

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Caroline’s Bistro is at home at the Belvedere Manor Hotel in the coastal town of Knysna. This is a popular destination along the Garden Route that welcomes hundreds ...

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Chatters

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Chatters is Knysna’s famous pizza joint, known for its made-to-order pizzas straight from the authentic pizza oven. Because Knysna is such a popular destination, ...

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Chutzpah

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Nestled within the beautiful Phantom Forest of Knysna, along the Western Cape portion of the Garden Route, is the ethnic hub of the Chutzpah Restaurant. The Garden ...

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Daniela's

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Situated at the elegant Leisure Isle Lodge, Daniela’s promises fine dining within relaxed surrounds. However, despite this unquestionable sense of style, the ...

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Island Cafe and Tapas Bar

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Island Café and Tapas Bar are contemporary venues at the Turbine Boutique Hotel on Thesen Island in Knysna. The industrial, modern ambience of this unique venue ...

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Lunar Cafe

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Lunar Café is nestled within the ever-abuzz Knysna Mall in the centre of this small coastal town. Being situated along the world-renowned Garden Route, Knysna is a ...

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Mon Petit Pain

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Île de Paďn has long been a Knysna favourite, and is the host to this new concept store, Mon Petit Pain. This trendy deli is focussed on providing quick, easy meals ...

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Nauticus Place Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Brenton On Sea
Nauticus Place Restaurant is an owner-managed eatery that is located on Brenton-on-Sea and continues to host the families of Knysna as well as its visitors. It is a ...

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The Drydock Food Company

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The Drydock Food Company finds its inspiration in its location overlooking a yacht basin, in the Knysna Waterfront Quays. With a nautical themed space as a ...

Cafés & Eateries / Nightlife & Theatre

Stars Restaurant and Sports Bar

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Stars Restaurant and Sports Bar offers everything you want in a sports bar, including the added drawcard of stunning views of the bay and the Outeniqua mountains ...

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Sea Gypsy Cafe

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Sea Gypsy Cafe is located on Quay 4 at the Mossel Bay Harbour, and draws on its proximity to the ocean as the overriding theme for its menu. Not only do they serve ...

Museums

ATKV Hartenbos Museum of the Great Trek

Overnight? Stay in Hartenbos
The ATKV-Hartenbos Museum of the Great Trek documents the Voortrekkers - the Boers (Dutch farmers) who famously moved en-masse from the Cape in 1838 in search of ...

Hiking Trails

Fourcade Trail

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Set aside two full days to complete the Fourcade Trail which is a circular route that is 24km long. The trail was opened in 1991 and departs from the depot next to ...

Horse Riding

Bozzola Equestria

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Whether you are an experienced rider or this is your first encounter with one of these powerful animals, Bozzola caters to your needs and abilities. The trails ...

Horse Riding

SeaHorse Eco Safaris

Overnight? Stay in Vleesbaai
In the heart of Vleesbaai, visitors can enjoy scenic rides that are, at the same time, educational, while indulging in the peaceful rocking of the horse. A ...

Garden Route as a destination

If you are considering visiting Garden Route or have already booked your Garden Route accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Garden Route, or view the events that are taking place in the Garden Route during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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