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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Adventure Land
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Adventure land is fun for the whole family. Filled with water rides and activities, a playground area a well as braai and picnic facilities, there is never a dull ...
Walks & Hiking / Hiking Trails
Goukamma Nature Reserve Trails
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
The Goukamma Nature Reserve has a number of breathtaking trails (literally!) Stroll through the Milkwood forests and beach area where phenomenal dune vegetation ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Gouriqua Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
Albertinia is a small, quiet town set below the Langeberg Mountain Range. It is known as the home of the Aloe, where this indigenous plant grows busily all around ...
Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking
Woodville Forest Walk
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
Woodville Forest Walk is a circular route that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It is an easy walk and suitable for the whole family. The main attraction along ...
Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
If you loved White Fang, you will adore this unique sanctuary. Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary is the only registered, non-profit centre in South Africa housing 80 ...
Sight Seeing / Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Boat and Lilo Up The Storms River
Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Explore the Storms River in a unique way. Hop on the 14 seater speed boat and take a trip across the Tsitsikamma ocean to the suspension bridge. From here the group ...
Buffalo Hills MTB Trail
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
This 14 kilometer circular route is an easy route with some challenges and will take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
Starting at the Buffalo Hills Reserve ...
Eight Bells MTB Route
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
This 47 kilometer circular route will take around 2 to 3 hours to complete. There are a number of public roads to ride on along the trail so you can vary the length ...
Cafés & Eateries / Farm Stalls & Markets
Kontrei Padstal
Overnight? Stay in George
Enjoy farm fresh food at the Kontrei Padstal. Kids can play in the entertainment area while you sit back relax and enjoy a wonderful meal.
Breakfasts don’t get ...
The Fairway Terrace
Overnight? Stay in George
The Fairway Terrace is an exceptional restaurant situated at The Protea Hotel King George.
The meals are freshly prepared using only the freshest local ...
Bahia Dos Vaqueiros
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Bahia Dos Vaqueiros is a fabulous restaurant situated in the Diaz Strand Hotel with spectacular sea views.
The food is sensational and some of the exquisite ...
The Fork and Train
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Enjoy spectacular views of the mountain ranges and the bay in Mossel Bay when dining at the Fork and Train restaurant and pub.
Expect a warm welcome, friendly ...
Serengeti’s Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
Dine alfresco under the stars with only the magical sounds of the African night in the valleys surrounding this beautiful restaurant.
Enjoy an interactive ...
The Windmill Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Nothing is better than good food with great ingredients. The open sarnies are spectacular and filled with a number of fresh ingredients including cherry tomatoes, ...
Trattoria Da Vinci
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Sink your teeth into magnificent thin crust pizzas loaded with incredible toppings or perhaps the baked fresh line fish or slow roasted meat.
Everything you ...
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.
Tourist regions
Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma
Staying Overnight
Gondwana Ulubisi House
Ulubisi House is the most exclusive accommodation offering on the 11,000 hectare, Big 5 Gondwana Game Reserve. Sleeping either six adults or four...
Cutty Sark Villa 36
Cutty Sark Villa 36 offers ultimate luxury and exclusive accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africa's most breathtaking locations. Per...
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers luxury accommodation tucked into the forest canopy. There are ten luxury hide-away suites and six luxury villas. Exten...
Cloud 9 Luxury Villa
Cloud 9 is an ideal location for a large family holiday or a special celebration. The Villa sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms and offers beautiful 3...
Endless Summer Villa
Endless Summer Villa is a gorgeous, upmarket villa with spectacular panoramic views stretching across the ocean. The villa is exquisite with top ...
Gondwana Game Reserve
Gondwana Game Reserve provides the perfect safari break for Cape Town visitors and residents. Less than a four-hour drive away along South Africa...
Number Eleven
Number Eleven sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms. All bedrooms have a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Ou...
Cliff House 26
Knysna's Eastern Head is one of the most exclusive residential addresses on earth. Here you will discover the delights of Cliff House, an excepti...
Craighross Castle
Be king of the castle! At Craighross you can let your imagination soar as you rule over a mystical kingdom in one of the worlds most beautiful an...
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