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Holiday between Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth on the Garden Route Coastal drive.

  • Eat oysters and washed down with local beers in Knysna
  • Ocean Safaris and Ocean Blue offer whale watching by boat in Plettenberg Bay
  • Go walking in the Knysna Forests
  • Get down to some serious monkeybusiness at Monkeyland
  • Take a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve
  • Ride aboard the Outentiqua Choo Tjoe steam train
  • Bungee jump at the Bloukrans River Bridge
  • Visit Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Play golf at Fancourt Golf Course
  • Sunbath on one of the many beaches

From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Our Garden Route coastal drive usually starts in Mossel Bay the next stop being George which is well known for its famous Fancourt Golf Courses. Knysna nestles on the banks of an estuary and is surrounded by forests, lakes and golden beaches. Take the time to enjoy a famous delectable home grown oyster. Plettenberg Bay is a seaside destination with spectacular scenery and a bay so beautiful that the Portuguese called its Bahia Formosa, today its affectionately known as Plett. Port Elizabeth officially marks the end of the Garden Route.


From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Where to stay on the Coastal Route

With so many places to stay on the Garden Route we have many favourites. For many years Hunters Country Lodge has been regarded as one of the finest hotels in the area. Its sister lodge is called Tsala and this modern and funky lodge is innovate with beautifully designed suites overlooking the indigenous forests. Situated close to Plettenberg is Hog Hollow a family run lodge with a congenial atmosphere and welcoming staff. Plettenberg Bay makes the perfect beach holiday and Plettenberg Park sits high on a cliff overlooking the sea. In Knysna we often recommend Knysna Hollow this is a great places for families to stay. Set on a cliff overlooking Victoria Bay near Wilderness is Hilltop Country Lodge.

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!

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