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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Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
'Me Tarzan, you Jane.' Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water). The abundant ...

Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

Kayak and Lilo Tours

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
For your next holiday to the Tsitsikamma region, located inside the marine protected Tsitsikamma National Park, at Storms River we offer you an amazing adventure ...

Cruises / Water Sports

Ocean Sailing Charters

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Discover the natural beauty of the magnificent Garden Route and Knysna on the largest and most luxurious Catamarans in the area. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise ...

Cafés & Eateries

Oysters R Us

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
There is so much variety when it comes to attractions and accommodation on the Garden Route; and that’s great news because it is a destination that demands a little ...

Sports & Leisure / Horse Riding / Family Entertainment

Hog Hollow Horse Trails

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The Tsitsikamma is an exquisite part of the Garden Route in South Africa. It is breath-taking in its natural splendour and its abundance in fauna and flora, and ...

Cultural Sites / Hiking Trails

Point of Human Origins Experience

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
"We know from genetic research that all people alive today are descendants of the core population of less than a thousand individuals who lived in Africa between ...

Family Entertainment / Cycling

Knysna Scootours

Overnight? Stay in Thesen Island
Knysna is, undoubtedly, one of the most treasured gems of the Garden Route in the Western Cape. It is a seaside resort town that offers stunning beaches, an ...

Water Sports / Sports & Leisure / Extreme Sports

AfriCanyon River Adventures

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Experience the thrill of exploring the Garden Route on an entirely different adventure. AfriCanyon invites visitors that are looking to combine the exquisite ...

Cafés & Eateries

Coffee @ Work

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
More than just a quirky coffee shop in the CBD of Mossel Bay, Coffee@Work is a trendy spot to catch up on emails or reading, meet with friends, and enjoy superb ...

Malls & Shopping / Arts & Crafts

Shweshwe Stop Shop

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Only minutes away from many of the Garden Route accommodation spots is the Fragrance Route in Friemersheim. Here, the flora, culture and heritage of the Western ...

Malls & Shopping / Farm Stalls & Markets

The Fragrance Route

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak River
Much of the Garden Route accommodation is perfectly located to showcase the utter beauty and to celebrate the variety of this magnificent part of the South African ...

Walks & Hiking / Sight Seeing

Friemersheim DIY Walk

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
Right on the doorstep of the vast variety of accommodation on the Garden Route, there are fantastic things to do and see. These attractions and activities range ...

Wine Tours & Tasting / Family Entertainment

Hog Hollow Horse Drawn Carriage Tours

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Many of the guest houses, boutique hotels and B&B’s that make up the Garden Route accommodation offering are just a short drive from the beautiful Tsitsikamma and ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Kay and Monty Vineyards

Overnight? Stay in The Crags
The Crags, just outside Plettenberg Bay, is an area known for its wildlife sanctuaries, spectacular views and, more recently, some really impressive wine farms. Kay ...

Cycling

e-Rides @ Oakhurst

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
e-Rides is all about being outdoors in nature and exploring unforgettable South African scenery on one of our premium electric mountain bikes. The Wilderness ...

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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