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The Garden Route is an area on the Southern Coastal belt of South Africa. The Garden Route includes towns such as Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley. The Garden Route is one of South Africa's most popular destinations and with good reason. The Garden Route is one of the most scenic stretches of land in Southern Africa. The area has beautiful beaches and bays, lakes and mountains and tall indigenous forests. The climate of the Garden Route is mild making it an ideal destination for hiking, swimming, diving, fishing and a range of other activities.
The infrastructure of the area is fantastic with great roads, accommodation and activities on offer. The area relies heavily on tourism and has catered accordingly.
Highlights of this area include the town of Oudtshoorn with its magnificent Cango Caves and ostrich riding. Another great town to visit is Knsyna with its beautiful lagoon and its close neighbour Plettenburg bay with its wide open beaches and whale and dolphin watching opportunities. The area is also home to the Tsitsikamma National Park which has a range of adventure activities on offer including Tree Top canopy tours and forest hikes. Each town you will visit in the area has its own character and distinct look and feel.
The Garden Route is one of South Africa's top attractions and is a must visit for any visit to South Africa.
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