Explore the Route

1st Beach offers sand, sea and that unhurried Garden Route beach feeling near Mossel Bay. Early mornings are calmest — the wind often picks up through the afternoon.

1st Beach rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Sedgefield. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A viewpoint near Sedgefield — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

A viewpoint near Nature's Valley — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

3rd Beach rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Sedgefield. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A viewpoint near George — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

Abseil Viewpoint is a lookout near Storms River with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

A stop near Plettenberg Bay that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Afri-Abseil is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Africanyon River Adventures is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Agulhas lookout point is a lookout near Storms River with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

Andre Hut Viewpoint is a lookout near Nature's Valley with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

Aquada de São Bras is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Mossel Bay. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Arch Rock is a lookout near Nature's Valley with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

A museum/gallery stop near Hartenbos. Weather-proof and unhurried — check local opening hours, as smaller venues on the Garden Route keep their own schedules.

Attakwaskloof Forest Nature Reserve is a quiet green corner of the Garden Route near Hartenbos. Good for a slow walk and a reset between bigger stops; conditions are best outside the midday heat.

A stop near Knysna that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Bendigo Mines is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Knysna. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Benton on Sea View point rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Knysna. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A stop near Storms River that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Big Tree is a local attraction near Knysna — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Birds of Eden is the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary, located in Kurland village near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. The mesh dome of the sanctuary was built over 2.3 hectares of indigenous forest, and is up to 55 metres (180 ft) above ground level. — Wikipedia

A viewpoint near Storms River — worth a stop for the outlook over coast, forest or mountains, depending on which way you're facing. Sunrise and late afternoon give the best light.

Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is one of the world's highest commercial bungy jumping sites at 216 metres (709 ft) above the Bloukrans River. It is situated at Bloukrans Bridge on the N2 Highway at the border between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape in the Tsitsikamma area of South Africa's Garden Route. — Wikipedia

Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is one of the world's highest commercial bungy jumping sites at 216 metres (709 ft) above the Bloukrans River. It is situated at Bloukrans Bridge on the N2 Highway at the border between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape in the Tsitsikamma area of South Africa's Garden Route. — Wikipedia

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve day tours is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Hartenbos. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Bottomless Pool is a local attraction near Storms River — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Bramon Tasting Room is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

Brenton Blue Butterfly Nature Reserve is a quiet green corner of the Garden Route near Knysna. Good for a slow walk and a reset between bigger stops; conditions are best outside the midday heat.

Cape Floral Protected Area protects a patch of indigenous Garden Route habitat near Storms River — expect birdlife and fynbos or forest depending on the terrain. Take water, sun protection and check fire-danger ratings in summer.

Cape Floral Region Protected Areas protects a patch of indigenous Garden Route habitat near Oudtshoorn — expect birdlife and fynbos or forest depending on the terrain. Take water, sun protection and check fire-danger ratings in summer.

A beach spot near Plettenberg Bay, with the wide ocean views this coast is known for. Swim where it's protected, watch for rip currents, and keep an eye on the day's sea conditions.

Cloud base Paragliding is a local attraction near Wilderness — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

A beach spot near Mossel Bay, with the wide ocean views this coast is known for. Swim where it's protected, watch for rip currents, and keep an eye on the day's sea conditions.

De Bakke Water Trough is a local attraction near Mossel Bay — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

De Vasselot Nature Reserve is a quiet green corner of the Garden Route near Nature's Valley. Good for a slow walk and a reset between bigger stops; conditions are best outside the midday heat.

A museum/gallery stop near Mossel Bay. Weather-proof and unhurried — check local opening hours, as smaller venues on the Garden Route keep their own schedules.

Diaz offers sand, sea and that unhurried Garden Route beach feeling near Hartenbos. Early mornings are calmest — the wind often picks up through the afternoon.

Diaz Water Park is one of the spots that gives this part of the coast its flavour near Mossel Bay. Good to combine with other stops in the area rather than as a single destination.

Dolphin Point is a lookout near Wilderness with views over this stretch of the Garden Route. Best on a clear day — low cloud or sea mist can hide the view entirely, so check conditions before the drive up.

A protected natural area near Oudtshoorn, typical of the coast's mix of fynbos, forest and water. Paths can be informal — sturdy shoes help, and mornings are best for birds.

Eastern Heads Views rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Knysna. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

Eastford Private Nature Reserve is a quiet green corner of the Garden Route near Knysna. Good for a slow walk and a reset between bigger stops; conditions are best outside the midday heat.

Elandsbos View rewards the stop with a proper Garden Route panorama near Storms River. Bring a jacket — exposed lookouts here can be windy even on warm days.

A stop near Nature's Valley that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Face Adrenalin is a local attraction near Nature's Valley — worth adding to your route if you're exploring this part of the Garden Route. Check opening times locally before making a special trip.

A stop near Storms River that locals and visitors rate as part of the area's character. Pairs well with a meal or beach stop nearby.

Featherbed Nature Reserve is a privately owned nature reserve on the Western Headland of the Knysna River Estuary on South Africa’s Garden Route. — Wikipedia