South Africa
Garden Route
South Africa's prettiest road trip — 300 km of coast, forest and lagoons from Mossel Bay to Storms River. Best done over five to seven days with a hire car or chauffeur.
Plan a trip to Garden RouteBest time
October to April
Visa
Domestic — no visa needed for SA residents
Getting there
Drive 4–6 hrs from Cape Town, or fly to George (1h)
Budget
From ZAR 12,000 / 5 nights with car hire
Highlights
- Knysna lagoon and oysters at the Heads
- Tsitsikamma forest canopy and bungee at Bloukrans
- Plettenberg Bay whale watching (June–November)
- Wilderness lakes and the Outeniqua Pass
Local tips
- Drive west to east — you finish at the warm Indian Ocean
- Book Plett accommodation at least 6 weeks ahead in December
Plan your Garden Route trip
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