Garden Route and Klein Karoo

Image Title
Garden Route and Klein Karoo
Get In Touch
Garden Route and Klein Karoo
Get In Touch
Overview

One of the most beautiful, diverse and awe-inspiring regions in the country, the Garden Route and Klein Karoo is also one of the most-loved road trips to embark on. Stretching from Witsand to Plettenberg Bay, right around to Oudtshoorn as well as Calitzdorp and Ladismith on the world-renowned Route 62, this is a place where adventure lies around every corner. Explore the Knysna Heads, play on world class golf courses and eat at award-winning restaurants in one of the country’s most beautiful regions

Don't miss

Discover the Point of Human Origins at the Pinnacle Point Caves with Dr Peter Nilssen. Providing the earliest evidence for modern human behavior, this is an experience not to be missed. Want to spot some game? Spot the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra and Black Harrier as they roam freely with Big Five game. Situated just 25kms outside Mossel Bay, Gondwana offers an authentic African game experience.

How to get there

Driving from Cape Town, it's about a 400km drive to Mossel Bay, the official start of the Garden Route. From here you have a 300km stretch of pristine coastline and nature to explore. If a long road trip isn't quite what you have in mind, many domestic airlines fly to George Airport. George is located in the heart of the Garden Route and a great place to start your adventure. You can either hire a car from here, or join a tour group if arranged.

Useful tips

The Garden Route and Klein Karoo is home breathtaking natural sights be it dramatic oceanside cliffs, ancient forests or semi arid deserts. Take advantage to see as much as possible by visiting a few of the many nature reserves in the region. Stay over, embark on an epic hike, or simply pop in for a quick visit to take in the scenery. 

Garden Route and Klein Karoo Towns

Garden Route and Klein Karoo Itineraries

Garden Route and Klein Karoo Blogs

Image Title
29 Apr 2022
Surf the Garden Route!
Heading up the Garden Route? Pack a surfboard, SUP or body board - experience the waves of the Western Cape!
Image Title
3 Jun 2021
Beaches of the Garden Route
The Garden Route has 17 Blue Flag beaches, more than any other region in South Africa. Discover this beautiful coast of the Western Cape. 
Image Title
3 Jun 2021
Hikes in the Garden Route
Reach new heights and gain a renewed perspective on the Garden Route by exploring the region through trails and hikes.

Top attractions in Garden Route and Klein Karoo

Image Title
Image Title
Outeniqua Power Van
Perfect for the whole family, both the little kids and the big kids – we’re looking at you moms and dads - will get to experience the beauty of the Outeniqua Mountains on this unique railway journey.
Add to Bucket List Added to bucket list Read more
1 Outeniqua Power Van
2 Golf in the Garden Route
Image Title
Golf in the Garden Route
Cape Town and the Western Cape is a world-renowned golfing destination, with a diverse portfolio of courses to play, many of which have been designed by some of the world’s best golfers. The Garden Route is arguably the home of golf in the Western Cape with some of THE most popular courses found here. From Gary Player to Ernie Els, there is a reason, the legends of the game have a base on the Garden Route.
Add to Bucket List Added to bucket list Read more
1 Outeniqua Power Van
2 Golf in the Garden Route

Epic moments