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WILDERNESS GARDEN ROUTE QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE
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7-Day Garden Route Safari Adventure from Cape Town
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Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals
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Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque
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Cape Town - Safari tour with Return Transport
What to do in Garden Route
Popular places to visit
Tsitsikamma National Park
Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.
Knysna Waterfront
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Robberg Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve.
Santos Beach
Dine at the restaurant with views of the seals and whales in this wide, sandy coastal stretch with a grassy lawn.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Victoria Bay Beach
Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.
Knysna Elephant Park
Why not visit the animals who call Knysna Elephant Park home during your trip to Plettenberg Bay? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its golf courses.
Wilderness National Park
Kayak, hike or cycle through a spectacular green nature reserve bursting with diverse plant and animal life, including an endangered seahorse that you can see while snorkeling in the lakes.
Areas of Garden Route
Wilderness Beach
Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Robberg Beach
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Robberg Beach. Check out Robberg Nature Reserve or Plettenberg Bay Beach while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
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