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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Cafés & Eateries

De Wingerdt Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Riversdale
De Wingerdt Restaurant can be found in the idyllic vineyard setting of the De Doornkraal Wine Estate, which stretches to the Vette River bordering the town of ...

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East Head Café

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Situated on the rocks of the famous Eastern Head in Knysna, East Head Café offers one of the most exquisite views in Knysna, along with an un-fussy café menu – ...

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

34 South

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Describing themselves as indefinable, not a deli, plain restaurant or just a bar, we like to think of 34 South as an ‘experience'. I can tell you personally that I ...

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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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

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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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

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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