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Where is the Garden Route?

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.

What's the weather like?

The climate of the Garden Route is mild making it an ideal destination for hiking, swimming, diving, fishing and a range of other activities. It is largely a winter rainfall area, but the Garden Route spans different climatic zones and has periods of rainfall throughout the year. 

First World Infrastructure

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.

Garden Route Towns & Highlights

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 Plettenberg 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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7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari - South Africa

Duration 07 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R45450 $2366 £1902 €2221 A$3691 C$3256 NZ$4020 Full pricing info
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Bridge over River Mouth in the Garden Route An affordable Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari in South Africa. Travel from Cape Town to Gondwana, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.

Trip Style Garden Route Private Safaris

7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Addo Safari in South Africa

Duration 07 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R40800 $2124 £1707 €1994 A$3313 C$2923 NZ$3609 Full pricing info
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Elephant Heard in Road Addo Elephant National Park This 7-Day Garden Route Tour & Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa travels in small private groups from Cape Town to PE via scenic, cultural and wildlife gems.

Trip Style Garden Route Private Safaris

6 Day Private Garden Route Tour - South Africa

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R30250 $1575 £1266 €1478 A$2456 C$2167 NZ$2676 Full pricing info
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Sunset on Plettenberg Bay Beach Garden Route A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay and Klein Karoo (return).

Trip Style Garden Route Private Safaris

6 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route Small Group Tour

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R24500 $1275 £1025 €1197 A$1989 C$1755 NZ$2167 Full pricing info
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Garden Route beach This South Africa Safari small group Garden Route Tour (from Addo to Cape Town) travels in extra style by Luxury Overland Tour Vehicle & stays at high-quality lodges

Trip Style Garden Route Budget Safari Packages

South Africa Tour - Cape Town to Garden Route Self Drive

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Self Drive Namibia & South Africa Tours
Priced from pps R8449 $440 £354 €413 A$686 C$605 NZ$747 Full pricing info
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Garden Route Tour, South Africa The budget South Africa Tour from Cape Town to Garden Route is an affordable self drive tour travelling to Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Tsitsikamma on the Garden Route of South Africa. A scenic self drive holiday trip at your own pace.

Trip Style Garden Route Private Safaris

6 Day Garden Route to Cape Town - South Africa Safari (Lodge Overland Tour)

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Lodge Africa Overland Tours
Priced from pps R23200 $1208 £971 €1134 A$1884 C$1662 NZ$2052 Full pricing info
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Addo Park elephants This Budget South Africa Safari is an adventure lodge overland tour through the Garden Route to Cape Town via Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Route 62, Cape Whale Route and more.

Trip Style Garden Route Overland Tours

6 Day Garden Route to Cape Town - South Africa Safari (Camping Overland Tour)

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Camping Overland Tours
Priced from pps R16400 $854 £686 €801 A$1332 C$1175 NZ$1451 Full pricing info
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Tsitsikamma National Park An exciting budget South Africa Safari (Garden Route to Cape Town), this Overland Camping Tour travels from Port Elizabeth via Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Karoo, Cape Whale Coast and more.

Trip Style Garden Route Overland Tours

Cape Town to Garden Route Tour - South Africa Safari

Duration 06 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R10400 $541 £435 €508 A$844 C$745 NZ$920 Full pricing info
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Garden Route Tour, Wilderness beach An all inclusive budget Cape Town to Garden Route Tour of South Africa, offering diverse adventure activities. Visit Cango Caves, Storms River, Kysna, Hermanus, Big 5 Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma Forest and more.

Trip Style Garden Route Budget Safari Packages

5 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari

Duration 05 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R34100 $1775 £1427 €1666 A$2769 C$2443 NZ$3016 Full pricing info
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Ostriches in Oudtshoorn A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Gondwana Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.

Trip Style Garden Route Private Safaris

5 Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Addo Safari (Backpacking Tour)

Duration 05 Days, Travel Style Lodge Safaris
Priced from pps R9800 $510 £410 €479 A$796 C$702 NZ$867 Full pricing info
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Cape Agulhas A 5-day Cape Town to Garden Route and Addo Safari in South Africa filled with adventure, wildlife and beautiful scenery, travelling in backpacking style and ending back in Cape Town.

Trip Style Garden Route Budget Safari Packages