GARDEN ROUTE, SOUTH AFRICA (2024) | 10 Highlights On A Garden Route Road Trip (+ Travel Tips)

The Garden Route is a breathtaking stretch of coastline that spans over 300 kilometers along South Africa’s southern coast. Beginning in the Western Cape city of Mossel Bay and ending at Storms River in the Eastern Cape, this iconic route is known for its lush forests, dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and diverse wildlife. In this video, we show 10 highlights along the Garden Route. All of the places we mention are relatively close to each other and are possible to visit in a 5-10 day road trip. If you have less time, you can also pick and choose which activities interest you most when planning your own adventure to this area.
🔗 GARDEN ROUTE LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO
☑️ Saint Blaize Trail (out-and-back): www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Safari Ostrich Farm: www.safariostrich.co.za/
☑️ Cango Caves: www.cango-caves.co.za/
☑️ Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: www.getyourguide.com/knysna-l...
☑️ Knysna Elephant Park: knysnaelephantpark.co.za/
☑️ Swim with seals: www.getyourguide.com/plettenb...
☑️ Robberg Point Circuit Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Plettenberg Bay Angling & Boating Club (rent boats for Keurboomsriver): www.plettboathire.co.za/plett...
☑️ Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump: www.getyourguide.com/bloukran...
☑️ Storms River Mouth Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Waterfall Trail: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
😴 WHERE TO STAY ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE
- Mossel Bay - Santos Express Train Lodge: www.santosexpress.co.za/
- Oudtshoorn - Culdesac Guesthouse ($$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/culd...
- Wilderness - Forest Hill: www.booking.com/hotel/za/fore...
- Knysna - Take a Break Self Catering Accommodation: www.booking.com/hotel/za/take...
- Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Watch Guesthouse: www.booking.com/hotel/za/an-o...
- Storms River (Tsitsikamma) - Mountain Breeze Log Cabins: www.booking.com/hotel/za/moun...
✏️ GARDEN ROUTE MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:21 How To Get To The Garden Route
2:23 Mossel Bay
3:09 Oudtshoorn
4:20 Wilderness
5:37 Sedgefield Beaches
6:06 Knysna
7:17 Plettenberg Bay
8:23 Robberg Nature Reserve
9:27 Keurbooms River
10:19 Bloukrans Bridge
11:41 Tsitsikamma National Park
12:49 Garden Route Travel Tips
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[@KhurshidsChannel]

Beautiful video. South Africa is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-ui9ev6ne7l]

A very professionally produced video. Most enjoyable to watch and brings back many memories of places I visited many times over the years. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@georgyporgy7252]

If you don't wanna drive from Cape Town you can fly in to George from Cape Town, Joburg or Durban😉

[@MarkCBB86]

Very helpful and well made

[@richardbarron9258]

Third option to drive via N1 and R60 passing Worcester, Robertson and Ashton back on to the N2 at Swellendam. Beautiful wine estates along the way.

[@brentblake1070]

love that route myself

[@jasonjumat5070]

Oudtshoorn is not part of the Garden Route though. It is part of the Klein Karoo that borders the Garden Route by mountain ranges.

[@worldwildhearts]

Actually if you take a look from the Garden Route District Municipality point of view, it is included. It's commonly accepted as being part of both the Garden Route & Klein Karoo region

[@osks]

Beautiful production! Well done…

[@rajandixit1280]

God bless you

[@verysad2036]

I live in the wilderness, western cape. I feel that you made a beautiful video and covered most places very well, well done

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@spartacus2000]

excelent video ..good work ,

[@ge22456]

Why did you miss the amazing Conservationist Centre, Cango WildlifeRanch.?

[@AnnettePerkins-rw4wq]

Done this twice

[@worldwildhearts]

Same!! 😄

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

This is a cracking good vid ! Truly informative ... And will stand everyone in good stead that comes across it 👍🏻

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! ☺️

[@stevemacdonald2510]

Just curious but you never mentioned safety once. Are all the walking routes safe to undertake without tagging on to a group. Knysna also gets some bad press for water quality etc. Appreciate the video but there is nothing worse than being sold an experience, getting there to discover there are issues not mentioned (especially as you may have children with you)

[@worldwildhearts]

we found the area to be very safe. No issues for us. Parkings are always guarded (you need to tip the guard) and trails are well-trotten and safe. We did say to just be careful with leaving stuff behind in the car. Put everything in the trunk, not visible anywhere. The ocean can be rough in most places (actually everywhere in South Africa the ocean seems to have strong currents), so be careful when swimming. We didn’t swim in the ocean, instead there are some small lagoons you can swim in which is safer

[@rajandixit1280]

I am from India 72 years old myself and my wife are going to visit South Africa next month please suggest us the places feasible for on garden route.. thanks

[@razeenmeyer9728]

If you are Indian, then put Durban on your list as well. There is a massive Indian community in the city and has their own South African Indian culture. 😊

[@worldwildhearts]

All places are accessible by car so you could see all of them. You might want to skip the hikes, Tsitsikamma, and the bungee jumping. Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are all feasible.

[@Destinavigator]

👋🏼Nice video mate! I really hope my Small Travel Channel can grow as yours 😅

[@eduardviviers2736]

You guys skipped George. It is the capital of the Garden Route.

[@worldwildhearts]

We visited, but it's just another city in our opinion 😅 the Garden Route really is about the beautiful nature we believe!

[@brentblake1070]

I'd rather add Vic Bay on, George is now a large residential town

[@robertocostantini4867]

I have visited these places but there is no tourism! Such a pity!

[@worldwildhearts]

Kinda nice to explore with only few tourists 😄

[@user-nb8xw4hu9g]

Yes but rather buy water if you can yk

[@worldwildhearts]

Always best to ask the host first! But we had no issues anywhere :D