Garden Route District Municipality Travel Guide

Western Cape

The oldest recorded place where humans began to use the ocean for sustenance!! #adventure
Even though its a bit of a walk and the sun is burning, the best treat is to reach the beach afterwards! This is a must is ever in South Africa! #LifeAtExpedia
Hidden away behind a hotel is this incredible view of the beach and ocean with lots of paragliders taking in the views from above. You can pay to take a flight with a trained paraglider but it's not for the faint-hearted.
View from 'The Heads' in Knysna
Too bad the eastern head has been developed. Hiking the trail on the featherbed reserve is pretty.

Popular cities in Garden Route District Municipality

Santos Beach
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

  • Santos Beach
  • Cape St. Blaize Cave
  • Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay
Known for Sea, Forests and Golf
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
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna Quays
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
  • Brenton Beach
  • Knysna Lagoon
Victoria Bay Beach
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
  • Map of Africa View Point
  • Wilderness National Park
Oudtshoorn which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains
Oudtshoorn
Known for Wildlife, Nature and Tours
This friendly town of the Klein Karoo is famous for its ostrich farming and ancient caves, indigenous art and scenic hikes.

Reasons to visit

  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
  • Cango Caves
Redberry Farm as well as a family
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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