381 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

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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, ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

Family Entertainment

Redberry Farm Bumper Boats

Overnight? Stay in George
Train rides, strawberry picking, pony rides, playgrounds and feeding the rabbits are just some of the many activities you and your children can take part in at ...

Family Entertainment

Redberry Farm Hedge Maze

Overnight? Stay in George
Lose yourself in a maze of fun at Redberry farm. This is the largest hedge maze in the Southern hemisphere and will proved hours of entertainment and exploration ...

Scenic Flights / Extreme Sports

Skydive Knysna

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Knysna's finest activity is of course Tandem Skydiving. This is a thrilling, adrenaline pumping, exciting and incredibly fun activity and is well worth the jump ...

Cafés & Eateries

Tramonto Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in George
The restaurant at Tramonto Function Venue is a must visit and offers extraordinary home cooked country meals. Here you can expect absolute gourmet simplicity at ...

Cafés & Eateries

Filos Pub & Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Filo's is the local pub in Sedgefield, situated on the N2 in the heart of Sedgefield., It has a lovely wooden deck above the bar where you can sit back relax and ...

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 ...

Beaches & Pools / Sight Seeing

Visit the Knysna Heads and Coney Beach

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
A visit to the Knysna Heads is certainly a must while here or visiting nearby areas. The view is nothing like you have ever seen, with jutting rocks and spectacular ...

Sports & Leisure / Family Entertainment / Water Sports

Snorkelling With Seahorses

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Take a trip to Knysna and go snorkelling with the very charming Knysna seahorses. These brownish creatures are irresistibly cute and a must visit while in the ...

Sports & Leisure

Blackwaters River Lodge Mashie Golf Course

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge Mashie Golf Course is tucked away in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Goukamma River, half way between Knysna and Sedgefield. Try the ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Great Brak River Village Walk

Overnight? Stay in Great Brak
The Garden Route is a spectacular part of the South African coastline, extending from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape. It showcases some of the most ...

4x4 Trails

Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Situated just between Mossel Bay (along the Garden Route) and Oudtshoorn (in the Karoo) is the magnificent Attakwaskloof 4x4 Trail in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve ...

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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Garden Route, Surrounding Towns, Tsitsikamma

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