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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Cafés & Eateries

Dine at Emily's Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Emily Moon is one of those one-in-a-million restaurants, booked by international guests long before arrival, yet surprisingly without a hint of pretention. Prepare ...

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Nguni Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Nguni Restaurant is an atmospheric, dazzling venue, situated in front of The White House theatre, an original 100-year-old building – one of the oldest in Plett ...

Family Entertainment / Nightlife & Theatre

The Theatre at the White House

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
The curtain rises this December on a great selection of theatre, comedy and music at the White House. Housed in a beautiful historic 100-year-old building in the ...

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Le Fournil de Plett

Overnight? Stay in Plettenberg Bay
Le Fournil de Plett is a quintessentially quaint French-style bakery and café. And, with its perfect locale along the exquisite Garden Route of the Western Cape, it ...

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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 ...

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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 Farmer’s Market

Overnight? Stay in George
Home to 80 food and craft stalls, the Outeniqua Farmer’s Market in the Garden Route has put George firmly on the tourism map. With food and lifestyle trends ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

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 ...

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 ...

Cafés & Eateries

Harry B’s

Overnight? Stay in Knysna
Based in an old Victorian house dating back to 1862, Harry B’s was originally built for the Thesen family, boasting fittings and finishes that will transport you ...

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 ...

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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