Garden Route
There’s a 300-kilometer stretch of coastal road on the
south west tip of South Africa regarded as the most beautiful region in the
country. Known as The Garden Route, the road trip gets its name from the Garden Route
National Park that it covers, and the diverse vegetation and
wildlife, and abundance of lagoons, lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches
along its winding roads. Home to almost a dozen nature and marine reserves, a
road trip on the Garden Route offers plenty of opportunities for activities along
the way, from hiking to eco and whale watching tours, to exploring caves and
deserted sandy beaches.
The route meanders between the
Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua mountain ranges, creating
contrasting, yet equally stunning views on either side. The lush greenery of
the indigenous forests meets the jagged cliffs and the sprawling coastal
vistas, producing the type of panoramic views only found in magazines .
There’s a 300-kilometer stretch of coastal road on the
south west tip of South Africa regarded as the most beautiful region in the
country. Known as The Garden Route, the road trip gets its name from the Garden Route
National Park that it covers, and the diverse vegetation and
wildlife, and abundance of lagoons, lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches
along its winding roads. Home to almost a dozen nature and marine reserves, a
road trip on the Garden Route offers plenty of opportunities for activities along
the way, from hiking to eco and whale watching tours, to exploring caves and
deserted sandy beaches. The route meanders between the
Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua mountain ranges, creating
contrasting, yet equally stunning views on either side. The lush greenery of
the indigenous forests meets the jagged cliffs and the sprawling coastal
vistas, producing the type of panoramic views only found in magazines .
Summer (November – March) has the warmest weather and is the
most popular time to visit. To beat the Christmas holiday crowds, we recommend
visiting in late summer/early fall, between February
and April. Spring (September to
October) on the other hand offers fantastic opportunities for whale watching.
Here is a travel itinerary for you
Day
1: Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Day
2: Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Day
3: Oudtshoorn to Struisbaai
Day
4: Agulhas to Hermanus
Day
5: Hermanus to Cape Town
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