African Sun Guest House is situated on the border of George, on the Outeniqua Country Hop Route offering you a farm e...
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Quiet, comfortable accommodation in Knysna.
Quality, affordable B&B or self-catering accommodation close to the Knys...
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Immerse yourself in the Historical charm and natural beauty of the surrounds - either enjoying an afternoon in our sh...
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Located in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape Region, 700 m from Lookout Beach, The Summer House features an outdoor...
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You will find Dune Villa Wilderness in the heart of the Garden Route. A twenty-minute drive from George Airport and f...
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Come and enjoy exclusive Thesen Islands accommodation on this award winning marina development in the heart of South ...
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Located in the beautiful Garden Route. Close to George, Victoria Bay, Buffalo Bay, Knysna, Wilderness and Plettenber...
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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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The hotel is situated at the Point of Mossel Bay. The 23 rooms that we have in the hotel are all en suite with either...
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Stableford 3 is a self-catering house located in Plettenberg Bay. There are 3 amazing beaches all within a few minute...
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Fish Eagle Bay A5 is located in the Fish Eagle Bay Estate which is situated next to the Angling club on the Keurbooms...
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This contemporary villa is situated on Keurbooms beach. From the villa, you walk through the forest over the dune and...
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Taaibos is a lovely holiday home situated in the Maaitjiesfontein Estate on the Keurbooms River. The setting is lovel...
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Rothersands 16 is an extremely popular property. This lovely 3 bedroom villa is situated within easy walking distance...
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Rivertides 6 Apartment is situated in the Strandmeer complex. This lovely complex is nestled between sea and lagoon a...
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RiverClub 4186 is located in a secure complex in Plettenberg Bay. It is within easy walking distance to Central Beach...
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Ocean Mist Beach Villa is a beautiful beach house in a private estate along the coast in Keurboom beach near Plettenb...
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Magnificent views are the main attraction of this modern villa. Situated in the residential area above Central Beach ...
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Dageraad is a large beachfront apartment located in Plettenberg Bay with access to the popular Central Beach. Central...
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Beachyhead is the place to be when staying in Plett! This sought after location is popular as Beachyhead road runs pa...
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This house truly is so inviting. Utmost care has been taken in the décor and feel of this property. It is a spacious ...
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Sarah's Place is a modern holiday house situated in a quiet suburb at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountain.
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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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Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis to all travelers, be they holidaymakers, business folk, honeymooners, fami...
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This five star Tuscan styled Villa overlooks the Knysna Estuarine bay, majestic mountains, forests and the town of Kn...
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Amakaya Backpackers
Our upstairs bar and open air veranda offers magnificent views of the Tsitsikamma mountain range,...
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Welcome to O'Hannas B&B and Self Catering accommodation, Plettenberg Bay, where we pride ourselves on our quality of ...
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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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Five en-suite double rooms and one honeymoon en-suite room offers stylish accommodation to any traveller. All rooms c...
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InstantPlettenberg Bay, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, George, Mossel Bay, Herold's Bay, Storms River, Great Brak River, Sedgefield
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.
