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Pine Lodge is situated within 10 minutes from the George Airport, 8 minutes from the beach, close to 7 world class go...
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BERGSIG B&B has 5 bedrooms. Two of our luxury rooms, with a view have a queen bed, small bar fridge and coffee & tea ...
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Quiet, comfortable accommodation in Knysna.
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Blue Whale Resort offers fully-equipped, self-catering chalets located in a private nature reserve on the seafront ju...
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Welcome to Antlers Lodge, your perfect getaway situated in the world renowned Garden Route, just 14 km outside of Ple...
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Come and enjoy the luxury of Sosa Lagoon View. The villa consists of 4 en-suite bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen whi...
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Away from the hustle and bustle of town this tranquil forest retreat is perfect for the honeymooner, the romantic cou...
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Situated on a 4200ha game reserve located between Mossel Bay and George, and set in amongst spectacular mountain rang...
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Beauty in every direction. On the hill-top at Alkantmooi Private Nature Reserve you will find yourself surrounded by ...
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Small holding farm accommodation.
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GREENHOLE COTTAGE is a three bedroom cottage and sleeps 8 people. One bedroom is en-suite and the other two share a ...
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Garden Route Island Guesthouse and cottages. Located on the Island, Sedgefield. Walking distance from the Wild oats f...
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Fully equipped self-catering accommodation located in the heart of the Garden Route on The Island in Sedgefield. Nest...
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Knysna Pocket Breaks offers affordable,quality self-catering apartments. Located within a 2 minute walk from the Knys...
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Nestled in the picturesque town of Mossel Bay, walking distance from breaking waves, lies Oceans Hotel. Whether you s...
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Xanadu Luxury Guest Villa is situated right on the beachfront of the beautiful, unspoilt Wilderness Beach, the jewel ...
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Welcome to The Elephant Country Guest House. Just outside Plettenberg Bay, in the world renowned Garden Route, Wester...
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The condo comprises 4 bedrooms. The main room has a king bed and en suite (with a bath) and overlooks the sea. The 2...
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Ichtus Seafront B&B is a cosy place for weary travelers to stay and catch their breath. We strive to give each guest ...
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InstantGeorge, Great Brak River, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Victoria Bay, Storms River, Sedgefield, Herold's Bay, Mossel Bay, Wilderness
The dramatically beautiful Garden Route on the southeast coast of South Africa, is a coastal strip along the Indian Ocean. It is considered the most scenic part of the country, with exquisite beaches, forests, lakes, lagoons, rivers and mountains. It is one of the most popular great travel destinations, attracting both local and international visitors.
The Garden Route begins at the elegant historical town of Swellendam in the west and extends east to Humansdorp near Port Elizabeth. It crosses the border of the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces. The most gorgeous part of the Garden Route is along the sea, starting at Mossel Bay and continuing to Storms River in the the Tsitsikamma National Park.
The coastal strip has astonishingly beautiful beaches and is situated between the Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountain ranges.The rich vegetation is diverse, including fynbos, wetlands and forests. Every trip to the Garden Route leaves one hoping to go back as soon as possible.
Climate
The climate is oceanic, and according to the Guinness Book of Records the second mildest in the world after Hawaii. The temperature is never under 10 degrees or above 28. Summers are mild to warm and winters warm to cool, and there is light rain throughout the year.
There are 21 small towns and villages along the Route.
Mossel Bay, both a gorgeous holiday town and a busy port, has 60 kms of sandy white beach, including two beautiful Blue Flag beaches.
George is the Garden Route’s biggest city and the administrative centre, situated slightly inland in a rich fertile valley.
The Wilderness is a magical little village on the Touws River Estuary overlooking a stunningly gorgeous beach situated in a nature reserve.
Sedgefield is another small coastal town, between George and Knysna, in the midst of indigenous forest, fynbos and mountains.
Brenton-on-Sea, another small seaside resort town, 15 kms out of Knysna, also has a wonderful beach.
Knysna is a charming little town situated on an amazing warm water lagoon, and is a favourite retirement and tourist destination.
Plettenberg Bay is perhaps the most popular holiday destination on the Garden Route, a town of great beauty at the Keurbooms River mouth.
Nature’s Valley, 30 kms past Plett, is a paradise of lush forests, lakes and beaches in the Tsitsikamma nature reserve.
Storms River, also in the protected nature reserve, has a wild coastline overlooking the restless sea, with forest, rivers, streams and waterfalls.
Slightly inland is the Klein Karoo, with the intriguing interesting towns of Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp, and the Cango caves.
What to Do
The Garden Route has 10 nature reserves with nature trails like the famous Otter Trail, and also marine reserves with dolphins and seals. Apart from the beaches and fascinating scenic drives, there are fabulous restaurants, art galleries, health resorts and spas. There is abseiling, bungee jumping, deep sea fishing, elephant parks and quad biking as well as several world class golf courses.
Birdlife is rich with over 300 species in different habitats from fynbos, forests and wetlands.
Where to Stay
Accommodation varies from luxury hotels, guest houses, b&b’s,holiday apartments, cottages, chalets and villas. There are SanParks cottages and camping in the actual nature reserves.
Transport
The main airport is in George.
The N2 highway follows the coastline through the main Garden Route towns. George is 430 kms from Cape Town, either a pleasant drive through the Western Cape, or a short flight less than an hour.
