The Garden Route appeals to just about anyone.
There is no shortage of historical and cultural attraction in the region. There is a wealth of museums, churches and historical landmarks.
If your looking for a little more excitement then abseil from the Knysna Heads or next to waterfall in Wilderness., try black water tubing or ship wreck driving, or brave the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at Bloukrans River Bridge.
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The Garden Route runs along the Western Cape coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and is so called because of its perpetual lushness.
Weather
The Garden Route has a Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters. It is one of the richest rainfall areas in South Africa. Most of the rains occurs in the winter months, brought on by the humid sea-winds from the Indian ocean. The Garden Route's temperate weather falls between two climatic regions of summer and winter rainfall so it rains mostly at night which keeps the area perennially green.
Spring: You can feel spring in the air by the end of August and into September. October can be quite mixed because just when you think summer has arrived, another cold front moves in.
Summer: The months of November to March are warmer, with December to February seeing mid-summer daily temperatures of about 24-30ºC.
Autumn: Temperatures start cooling down from about April but it can still be very pleasant until June.
Winter: June, July and August are the winter months. The days may be bright and warm, but it gets cold in the evening
Wining and Dining
Oysters are a major industry in Knysna, so the figure strongly on most restaurant menus. The farms of the Little Karoo provide fresh ostrich meat and organise mutton or lamb. Many fantastic vineyards are also popping up along the Garden Route and definitely worthy of a visit. The reds wines are particularly good. The Route 62 is well known for producing some excellent brandies and ports.
