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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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 ...

Nature Reserves / Walks & Hiking

Explore the Keurbooms River Reserve

Overnight? Stay in Keurboomstrand
The beautiful Keurbooms River nature reserve that stretches over a distance of 2500 hectares, is bisected by the Keurbooms River and overlooks the estuary. Despite ...

Cruises / Nature Reserves

Keurbooms River Ferry

Overnight? Stay in Keurboomstrand
Explore the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve in the comfort of one of our 30 seaters crafts. Relax and enjoy as we guide you through the history of this incredible ...

Township Tours

Qolweni Community settlement

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Ocean Blue Adventures and the Qolweni Community Development Trust offer guests a unique experience through the heart of the Qolweni Community settlement surrounded ...

Family Entertainment

Plett Puzzle Park

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay has a fabulous and unique attraction, the Plett Puzzle Park. It features the first amazing life size 3-D Maze in South Africa, as well as an ...

Water Sports / Whale Watching

Sea Kayaking with Dolphin Adventures

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Our Sea kayaking adventure allows us to explore wildlife and nature up close. Whether your interest is wildlife, sea kayaking, or exploration, enjoy your adventure ...

Hiking Trails / Sight Seeing

Hike the Dolphin Trail

Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
For those hikers who know the rigours of the Otter Trail, and for those who have never had the luck or the courage to hike it, why not take a well earned break and ...

Farm Stalls & Markets / Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries

Timberlake Farm Stall & Organic Food

Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
At Timberlake we do our best to support the local artisan producer. Most of the goods sold in our Specialist Cabins are crafted by locals who practise their skills, ...

Animal Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves

Brenton Blue Butterfly Reserve

Overnight? Stay in Brenton on Sea
The Brenton blue butterfly, evident in late October until December, lives within one hectare of asteraceous coastal fynbos and its larvae depend entirely on the ...

Cruises / Family Entertainment

Knysna Heads Oyster Experience

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Learn a bit about Knysna from the water! The Knysna Heads Oyster Experience involves a cruise from Thesen Island Harbour and out over the main lagoon to the Knysna ...

Extreme Sports / Sports & Leisure

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure

Overnight? Stay in Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma Falls Adventutre offers a range of activities including Waterfall Zipline Tours, Gravity Zone Abseil, wall climbing and Quad Bike Tours. The Waterfall ...

Extreme Sports / Water Sports

Blackwater Tubing

Overnight? Stay in Storms River
Fancy a day of fun on the river? Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing offers an adventure of tubing, swimming, rock jumping and hiking through the Storms River Gorge ...

Family Entertainment / Horse Riding / Sports & Leisure

Riversdale Riding School

Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
Riversdale Riding School is located on Kweekkraal Guest Farm in the beautiful Garden Route village of Riversdale. The farm is conveniently situated on the N2 about ...

Sight Seeing

Relax in Dana Bay

Overnight? Stay in Dana Bay
In Dana Bay, some might say, there's not much to do, at all ... but if you follow my reasoning, adding your own seasoning, I'll show you there is much to do in Dana ...

Nightlife & Theatre / Cafés & Eateries

Kafe Serefé

Overnight? Stay in George
Situated at 60 Courtenay Street in George, Kafe Serefé offers delicious food with touches of Turkish traditions. On the menu are delicious South African Steaks, ...

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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