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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Sports & Leisure / Sight Seeing / Hiking Trails
Eden to Addo Hike
Overnight? Stay in Addo
The Eden to Addo hike is considered by some as the longest, if not the toughest hiking trail in South Africa. Regarded as a 'mega' hike, the Eden to Addo entails an ...
The Rose and Upstairs
Overnight? Stay in George
The Rose prides itself on serving delicious, hearty gourmet cuisine in a sumptuous, upmarket setting. Referred to as one of George's hidden gems by those who have ...
Arts & Crafts / Cafés & Eateries / Family Entertainment
Outeniqua Farmers Market
Overnight? Stay in George
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Garden Route, the Outeniqua Farmer's Market has transformed George into a must-visit destination for tourists and locals ...
Bramon Wine Estate
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Bramon Wine Estate, is a boutique vineyard of 5ha and is the first and only Estate this far East of the Western Cape, situated 20km East of Plettenberg Bay in a ...
The Anchorage Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Having been around for twenty years, The Anchorage can proudly state that they are one of Knysna's favourite restaurants! If it's an unpretentious evening out ...
Pembreys Bistro
Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Pembreys in Knysna stands out as an exceptional restaurant, where the menu is crafted by a passionate, trained chef and owner. Drawing on European influences and ...
Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries
Beach Tree Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
Beach Tree Restaurant stands out as a beautiful venue due, in part, to its interesting architecture, creating the impression that it is a tree house suspended above ...
Farm Stalls & Markets / Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries
Nature's Way Farmstall
Overnight? Stay in Natures Valley
When travelling on the R102 between Natures Valley and Plettenberg Bay, stop in at Nature's Way Farmstall for a taste of real dairy goods made from Jersey milk, all ...
Ristorante Enrico
Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
It's not often that us South Africans stumble across authentic Italian cuisine, so we're always delighted to find a gem like Enrico's that would make any Italian ...
Big Blu Tapas Bar
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The only tapas restaurant in Mossel Bay, with one of the most breathtaking views along the Garden Route, Big Blu represents everything you've been looking for in a ...
The Kingfisher Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
With its beachfront location, unequalled seafood selection and fresh sushi, The Kingfisher has all the right ingredients for a perfect holiday dining experience ...
Blue Olive Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
In its setting amongst beautiful, old Milkwood trees, with an expansive wooden deck, the Blue Olive offers patrons delicious and unpretentious food and atmosphere ...
Zucchini Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
The chic-yet-unpretentious Zucchini can be found in the Timberlake Organic Village, amongst artisan food shops and other uniquely ‘Wilderness' boutique businesses ...
Serendipity Restaurant
Overnight? Stay in Wilderness
Upmarket and chic with an emphasis on unforgettable gourmet food, Serendipity stands out as an experience that cannot be missed!
Executive chef, Lizelle Stolze ...
Walks & Hiking / Hiking Trails
Day Trails Along the Garden Route
Overnight? Stay in Sedgefield
Aside from the obvious and most famous hikes along the Garden Route, like the Otter Trail, the Oystercatcher Trail, the Dolphin Trail or the Tsitsikamma Trails, ...
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...
Island Villa
Island Villa offers accommodation in Knysna for large groups, large families and friends to get together and enjoy the pleasures of Leisure Islan...
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...
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat
Pezula Ocean Breeze Retreat is an extraordinary cliffside villa, offering accommodation with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean perfectly sit...
Cliff Break
Cliff Break is an extraordinary luxury retreat perched atop a rugged cliff, offering uninterrupted views of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Designed wit...
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 ...
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...
Tren Villa
Tren Villa in Plettenberg Bay is an elegant and newly constructed luxury villa, located on the pristine Keurbooms Beach. Offering breathtaking vi...
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