From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, South Africa's famous Garden Route is home to beaches, bush, lakes, rivers, reserves and many wild animals!
- Spot whales playing in the water at Hermanus
- Sample South Africa's finest fruits in Winelands
- Get off beaten track on lesser travelled Route 62
- Relax on beautiful beaches & warm tropical waters
- Explore the picturesque towns of Knysna and Plett
- Go snorkelling, scubadiving and swim with dolphins
- Enjoy a Big Five Safari in Malaria Free Game Reserve
- Crawl through the Cango Caves and ride an ostrich!
- Great self-drive destination: explore at your own pace
The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most scenic routes. It is probably best known for the
Coastal Route from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth with its stretch of pristine beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and riverine forests. This stretch also takes in the picturesque towns of
Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. However the Garden Route does start in Cape Town giving you the opportunity to explore the
Whale Route through Hermanus and
Route 62 through the winelands. And most travellers like to finish it all off with a a
Malaria Free Garden Route Safari in the Eastern Cape where you can spot the Big Five!
Rhino Africa are Garden Route experts and can plan an itinerary that best suits your needs. You can combine it with other destinations in South Africa or do it alone!
Contact Rhino Africa to plan your tailormade trip!
Spanning from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The Garden Route is a very scenic region, from the semi-desert of the Karoo and forests of Tsitsikamma to pretty seaside towns and white sandy beaches. It makes the ideal destination for just about anyone, from families to honeymooners. Most travellers start their Garden Route trip from Cape Town though it is just as easy to start in Port Elizabeth. And it is an ideal self-drive destination with good roads, easy access and a range of highlights to keep you entertained for weeks on end!
The first section of the Garden Route is known as the
Whale Route, Southern Right Whales annually visit South Africa's shores to calve, and in season towns such as Hermanus offer great land based whale watching. The
Route 62 takes you through the Little Karoo, and is home to some of South Africa’s most breathtaking mountain passes. The
Coastal Route runs from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth (PE) and is the most traditional of the Garden Route journeys. From PE travellers often enjoy a Malaria Free
Garden Route Safari at one of the many new lodges in the area. Some of our favourites include
Blaauwbosch,
Kariega as well as
Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
Rhino Africa are Garden Route experts and can plan an itinerary that best suits your needs. You can combine it with other destinations in South Africa or do it alone!
Contact Rhino Africa to plan your tailormade trip!
