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South Africa attraction
Garden Route
A 300km coastal drive of forests, beaches, and mountain passes.
About this place
The Garden Route runs from Mossel Bay to Storms River along South Africa's southern coast. Forests, estuaries, surf beaches, and the Tsitsikamma indigenous forest. Self-drive friendly, family friendly, and a good slow-down after a high-energy safari trip.
What to do
Tsitsikamma National Park (suspension bridge, indigenous forest hikes)
Knysna oyster lunch and lagoon
Plettenberg Bay beaches and dolphin spotting
Bloukrans bungee (216m, world's highest from a bridge)
Outshoorn ostrich farms and Cango Caves
Practical information
Self-drive from Cape Town (start) to Port Elizabeth (end), 3-5 days. Or fly into George (GRJ) to skip the first half. Stay overnight in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay as the main bases.
Combine with
Cape Town (natural start)
Eastern Cape safari (Addo, Shamwari)
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Major airlines include: South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Airlink, Fastjet, and British Airways (via Johannesburg). Connections are available from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and other hubs.
Yes, popular combinations include: Victoria Falls + Chobe National Park (Botswana), Victoria Falls + Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe), or Victoria Falls + Kruger Park (South Africa). Package tours typically last 5-10 days.
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