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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Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar
Overnight? Stay in George
The Red Shed Coffee & Berry Bar is a buzzing, vibey place for parents to meet and relax while their little ones enjoy the fun of the farm. Situated on Redberry Farm ...
PiliPili Beach Bar
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Just because it has the residential address of the sleepy coastal village of Sedgefield, it does not mean that PiliPili skimps on sheer adventure, fun and ...
Sally Bekker Art Gallery
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Knysna is a small coastal town with a big tourist offering. It is beautiful and bustling, with gorgeous natural areas, fantastic shopping and prime photographic ...
African Bean Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
The warm welcome of the Garden Route is best enjoyed in the African Bean Coffee Shop in Knysna. Conveniently perched along the main road; amongst shops, malls and ...
Hoekwil Country Cafe
Overnight? Stay in Hoekwil
A delightful little coffee shop tucked away on the top of the hill called Hoekwil, near Wilderness, Hoekwil Country Cafe is a locally hidden gem which most people ...
Sedgefield Craft Brewery
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Perched on the N2, the highway that sweeps through the pristine beauty of the Garden Route, is the Scarab Village, which holds the promise of many a delightful hour ...
Cycling / Family Entertainment / Sports & Leisure
The Farm
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
As the road winds its way up, climbing through the greenery towards the world-renowned Simola Golf & Country Estate, excitement mounts. There, perched on a hill ...
Cadeau Hiking Trails
Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Start: Cadeau
Finish: Cadeau
Duration: two one-day guided trails for groups of no more than 12
Fitness: an average five hour hike each day along the coastline; ...
Perdekop Hiking Trail
Overnight? Stay in Harkerville
Start: Harkerville Forest Station
Finish: Harkerville Forest Station
Duration: 9.5 km, roughly 4 hours, a circular route
Fitness: you need to be able to finish ...
Pedal Go Carts at Redberry Farm
Overnight? Stay in George
George is an ever-growing town at the foot of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountain Range in the Western Cape; a town where industry and shopping centres meet verdant ...
Family Entertainment / Malls & Shopping
Palms Garden Square
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
What was once a tranquil retreat has now been transformed into a charming shopping centre with a range of unique and exciting finds. This square is characterised by ...
Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Start Sailing Adventure
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Knysna is one of the Garden Route’s most gorgeous gems. It is all about the massive lagoon and its gateway, which is created by the beautiful Heads (two massive ...
Family Entertainment / Beaches & Pools / Walks & Hiking
Walking Keurboomstrand
Overnight? Stay in Keurboomstrand
Start: At the parking lot at the wooden boardwalk, Keurboomstrand
Finish: back where you started
Duration: about 3 km one way, although you can also head up to ...
Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports
Abseiling with AfriAbseil
Overnight? Stay in The Crags
Abseiling means venturing down a rock face using ropes and other climbing equipment. AfriAbseil gives those with a yearning for adventure the perfect opportunity to ...
Bosky Dell Farm & Rose Garden
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Over the warmer months of November to April of every year, the beautiful Bosky Dell Rose Garden opens its gates to visitors from all four corners of the earth. This ...
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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