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Holidays To Garden Route

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Destination Highlights

Explore the open waters on a Hermanus whale watching tour, or spend a day kayaking, taking in the stunning views of the coastline

Explore the diverse natural beauty and wildlife of Tsitsikamma National Park

Get close up with one of Africa’s Big 5 at Knysna Elephant Park and learn all about the history of the Knysna Elephants

Visit Outsdhoorn in the Karoo, explore the mystical caverns of Cango Caves or meet the biggest bird in the world at an Ostrich farm

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to drive the Garden Route?

We recommend that you allow at least 4 –5 days to travel the Garden Route and stop off to explore. However, this is dependent on what you want to do and your overall itinerary. 

Do we have to drive from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape?

In short, no – it’s not necessary to travel from west to east. Cape Town is a natural starting point for the tour if you’re flying in from the UK but it’s just as likely that you might want to depart from there. You might also fly into George airport via Johannesburg (from elsewhere in South Africa) which is at the eastern end of the route. 

What should I pack for a Garden Route road trip?

We recommend you pack sunscreen, a hat or cap, binoculars, comfortable walking or hiking shoes and a good camera to capture your adventure. A jacket or lightweight rain coat is also a good idea – just in case there’s a light shower.  

Great sample itineraries


Browse through a wide selection of Garden Route tours, available for all kinds of holidaymakers. If you can’t see what you’re looking for below, give us a call to discuss all your options.

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Cape Town And Eastern Cape Safari

  • 8 Days
  • from £3,499 PP
One of the most popular South Africa itineraries twins a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town with the…
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Cape Town and Botswana by Belmond

  • 10 Days
Our Cape Town and Botswana multi-centre holiday allows you to combine the sophisticated urban cool of Cape Town with the…
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Our favorite hotels


There are a wide variety of Garden Route hotels to choose from. We’ve listed some of our favourite places to stay below however, our Destination Specialists would love to assist you with any personal preferences.

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The Plettenberg

Built on the rocky headland of Plettenberg Bay, from its elevated position The Plettenberg offers breath-taking vistas of the ocean,…
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Belvidere Manor
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Belvidere Manor

This Garden Route boutique resort offers individual Cape-style cottages with secluded sun terraces in the upmarket suburb of Belvidere, with…
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De Opstal Country Lodge

Spread through lush tropical gardens, De Opstal provides a unique stay in the heart of South Africa’s ostrich country. The…
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Hacklewood Hill Country House

Dating back to 1898, Hacklewood Hill Country House is one of the oldest properties in Port Elizabeth and still retains…
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