390 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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Farm Stalls & Markets / Cafés & Eateries

Knysna Friday Market

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Booking Knysna accommodation promises all sorts of exciting finds and gorgeous views. This is a Garden Route town full of promise and natural beauty. And, during ...

Walks & Hiking / Sight Seeing / Hiking Trails

Rust-en-Vrede Waterfall

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Rust-en-Vrede taken from the Afrikaans expression for 'rest and peace' is true to its translation in setting. Indigenous plants and animal life flanks a trail of ...

Museums

C.J. Langenhoven Museum

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
'Kuier' (Afrikaans for visit) at Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven's private residence and gardens in Oudtshoorn which has become the museum for his life and a tribute ...

Extreme Sports

Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump

Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Situated along the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma Forest Village Market, just 40km east of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 Highway you will find the highest single ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Drape a Snake around your Neck

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Slither through the Snake Park at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Scale species surrender their secrets as you learn of their essential ecosystem engagements. Not on your ...

Arts & Crafts / Craft & Flea Markets

Browse The Scarab Craft Market

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Shop at The Scarab Craft Market - The market boasts unique stalls with a good selection of arts, crafts, clothes, gifts, jewellery and delicious food. Each ...

Animal Sanctuaries

Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Holiday accommodation on the Garden Route is in high demand. And, for anyone that's visited this gorgeous part of South Africa, that's no surprise. It is such a ...

Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries

Pomodoro Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Pomodoro is the place where locals and tourists meet and become friends, the place where true Italian hospitality and lively atmosphere makes you feel right at ...

Museums

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Overnight? Stay in George
Located in the charming town of George, the Outeniqua Transport Museum invites visitors on a journey through South Africa's railway legacy. This museum, dedicated ...

Cafés & Eateries

Dine at Tsitsikhaya Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Storms River, Tsitsikamma
What began as an in house country cooking experience around a double sided log fire has evolved into an internationally renowned venue, which has been discussed as ...

Extreme Sports

Dive with Great White Sharks

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
White Shark Africa was founded in 1995 and has been running successfully ever since. The company has always had a great passion and love for the sharks and has ...

Cruises / Sight Seeing

Seal Island Cruises

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Seal Island in Mossel Bay is populated by over 2500 Cape Fur Seals and the island is surround by their greatest enemy - The Great White Shark. Seal Island boat ...

Cruises / Sports & Leisure / Whale Watching

Close Encounter Whale Watching

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Our Premium, Close Encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching vessel “Fatboy”. This permit allows our licenced boat to approach whales up to ...

Cruises / Whale Watching

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally obliged to stay 300 meters from whales. These cruises operate all year around. We ...

Big Game & Wildlife / Sight Seeing

Game Drive in the Garden Route

Overnight? Stay in Albertinia
The Garden Route Game Lodge offers day visitors a chance to experience some of Africa's wildlife as they journey down the Garden Route. Here you can enjoy sightings ...

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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