Garden Route, South Africa
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The Garden Route and Little Karoo thoroughly deserves its reputation for enchanting beauty. The Garden Route, between Mossel Bay and the Storms River, offers a spectacular coastline of dramatic headlands giving way to white sandy beaches. Behind the sand dunes lie placid lagoons and wetland lakes, with a hinterland of soaring mountains, covered by indigenous rainforest, magnificent twisting passes, waterfalls and wooded ravines.
The Garden Route is perfect for those wanting to relax in beautiful surroundings and for those wishing to be more active. There are walking and hiking trails by the lakes, along the coast and in the mountains. Adrenalin-junkies are spoilt for choice with bungee jumping, bridge swinging, blackwater tubing, abseiling and cage diving amongst Great White sharks. Horse-riding, canoeing, mountain biking and excellent golfing are readily arranged.
We recommend a visit of several days during the summer and autumn months (November through to May), as there is so much to enjoy in the glorious sunshine. You may like to base yourself at two different spots, perhaps one on the western side (Wilderness or Oudtshoorn) and one on the eastern side (Plettenberg Bay or the Tsitsikamma) so that you dont need to redo your steps. From the Garden Route, its but an easy drive to the malaria-free game reserves of the Eastern Cape which makes for a great way to end a Garden Route holiday. But in winter and spring, bear in mind that the lush vegetation of the Garden Route is explained by the higher rainfall of the region!
Areas in Garden Route
Knysna
The bustling town of Knysna, beside its beautiful lagoon, is known for its art galleries, boutiques and fresh oysters. Take a boat cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve or sail through the dramatic Knysna Heads.
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay is a chic resort town with a stunning location overlooking a beautiful bay. Long sandy beaches, trendy people and panoramic views of the ocean and the Tsitsikamma Mountains.
Tsitsikamma & the Crags
To the east of Plettenberg Bay lies the Tsitsikamma region, a dense luxuriant indigenous forest, with rugged ravines, streams and waterfalls, as well as delightful sandy coves.
Wilderness & Mossel Bay
Wilderness, with its gorgeous beach, is a nature lover's paradise known for its lakes, placid lagoon and lush indigenous forest. Between Mossel Bay and Wilderness lie superb sandy beaches.
Little Karoo
Explore the country charm and diverse attractions of the Little Karoo with ostrich farms, limestone caves and country wine estates on offer.
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