Ancient rivers, lush evergreen forests, deep ravines, beautiful
beaches, vast stretches of coastline, and narrow winding mountain
passes all add to the allure of the Garden Route.
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Garden route
Trips up the Garden Route usually begins in
Cape Town and winds through the rugged scenery of the Little Karoo to
Oudtshoorn the ostrich capital, over the dramatic Outeniqua
Mountains, along vast stretches of coastline and beautiful white
beaches, through Indigenous Forests and ends in Addo Elephant National
Park on the Eastern Cape.
A trip along the Garden Route usually begins in Cape Town, winding
through the rugged scenery of the Little Karoo to Oudtshoorn (the
ostrich capital), over the dramatic Outeniqua Mountains, along vast
stretches of coastline and beautiful white beaches and through
Indigenous Forests,ending in Addo Elephant National Park, in the
Eastern Cape.
This route is perfect for discerning travellers seeking a combination
of adventure and creature comforts. Tours can include cycling though
stunning scenery along with many other activities. Explore the ancient
Cango Caves, soak up the flavour of the Klein Karoo, hike in
Tsitsikamma National Park and Robberg Peninsula, whale watch or sea
kayak with Dolphins in Plettenberg Bay, bungy jump off Bloukrans Bridge
(the world’s highest commercial jump), mountain bike in the Knysna
Forests and track the “Big Five” on safari in Addo - the choice is
yours!
The Garden Route is sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma
mountains and the Indian Ocean. The Outeniqua Mountains and Tsitsikamma
National park are a unique mixture of Cape Fynbos and temperate Afro
Montane indigenous forest. Nearly 300 species of birdlife are to
be found in this variety of habitats. This is an opportunity to catch a
glimpse of the elusive Narina Trojan and the inquisitive Knysna Loerie,
who enjoy the tranquil shade of the leafy canopy
Kayak or boat from Plettenberg bay were you can see dolphins, seals and
a host of other marine life. Various bays along the Garden Route are
nurseries to endangered Southern Right Whales which calve here in the
winter and spring (July to December).
Please contact us about our hiking and
cycling Garden Route itineraries
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