Garden Route District Municipality Travel Guide

Western Cape

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a backdrop of green hills.
A coastal landscape with a wooden staircase leading to a beach, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.
Rugged coastal rocks, a turbulent sea, and a distant mountain peak.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and the ocean.

Popular cities in Garden Route District Municipality

A waterfront café with outdoor seating, a canal, and a building with a tower.
Knysna
Known for Golf, Scenery and Forests
From forests, mountains and lagoons to art galleries and flea markets, Knysna is a must-see on South Africa’s Garden Route.

Reasons to visit

  • Knysna Waterfront
  • Knysna Quays
  • Brenton Beach
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A coastal town with a beach, boats, and residential buildings.
Mossel Bay
Known for Sea, Gardens and Whale watching
Learn about the early days of European settlers in this charming outcrop with pristine beaches, intriguing museums and archeological sites.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape St. Blaize Cave
  • Santos Beach
  • Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
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A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and mountains in the background.
Plettenberg Bay
Known for Sea, Dolphins and Forests
Sandy beaches, majestic wildlife and scenic walking trails make Plettenberg Bay one of the most popular destinations on the Garden Route.

Reasons to visit

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
  • Knysna Elephant Park
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
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Wilderness
Known for Beaches, Wildlife and Canoeing
Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Reasons to visit

  • Victoria Bay Beach
  • Wilderness National Park
  • Map of Africa View Point
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A strawberry field with mountains in the background.
George
Known for Golf, Sandy beaches and Surfing
Discover one of the oldest towns in South Africa, a settlement rich with history and full of enthralling attractions for all ages.

Reasons to visit

  • Redberry Farm
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Albertinia
Known for Wildlife, Dining and Safaris
Albertinia is calling! Discover its safaris, wildlife, history and more.
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Stay near popular Garden Route District Municipality attractions

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Plettenberg Bay Beach

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Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.
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