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Garden Route

Famous for its string of unpronounceable names the Garden Route is officially a section along the South African coast between Heidelberg in the west and Storms River in the east. But there’s so much more to see and do that we’ve gone and added chunks all over the place.

Our Garden Route starts with Hermanus, charming capital of the self-styled Whale Route and proud owner of the best land-based sightings of Southern Right Whales this world has to offer.

We then head inland for an offbeat and often spectacular scenic cruise over mountains and through rivers on the famous Route 62 – home to wine farms, nature reserves, jaw-dropping desertscapes and Ronnie’s Sex Shop.

The official Garden Route includes the nouveau playground of Plettenberg Bay and the bustling seaside town of Knysna, which has retained much of its escapist charm. Forests, nature reserves, rivers, lakes and lagoons abound along this well-heeled stretch of folded coastline.

Extending eastwards are a number of five-star game lodges in private reserves offering some of the country’s most exclusive wildlife and ecotourism experiences; we call this section Garden Route Safaris and it is the cherry on a rather splendid cake.

Knysna is famous for:

Whale-watching from land and boat
Spectacular scenic drives and decadent road trips
Beaches, lagoons, lakes and rivers
Forests, mountains and nature reserves
Oysters and sparkling decadence
Exclusive wildlife safaris
Knysna’s Pink Loerie Mardi Gras

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Try these tours that include Garden Route

	Our Garden Route Favourites Perfect for a short break and getting your wildlife fix in a malaria free reserve, whilst taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the upper reaches of the Garden Route.

	A Garden Route Ramble This trip covers it all. Beach and bush, wildlife and wild life, while staying in some stylish accomodation along the way!


	Where in Garden Route ? Offering everything from whales and elephants to fynbos and Pink Loeries, there’s a lot to see and do and each stop offers something unique. Hermanus Route 62 Knysna & Plettenberg Bay Garden Route Safaris		We'll take you there Opt for any number of our tours to experience the diverse magic of the Garden Route without having to worry about the pesky details. Take your time, stop and smell the fynbos, but make sure not to pick any of it. Most road side stalls will sell a fine selection of the botanical beauties. Garden Route Tours		Essentials Our travel advice section gives the low down on when to visit, what to bring, what not to bring, what to do and what not to do. Get the low down » Get here from there The Garden Route is easy to get to and it is easy to get around once here. Get the info »

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