Garden Route & Beyond Holidays
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Travel via Hermanus, observing whales as they breech near the shore (Jul - Nov) before continuing along the coast to Plettenberg Bay or St Francis Bay, beautiful beachside havens offering relaxation and adventure.
Alternatively explore the dramatic Route 62, travelling inland through rugged valleys and rolling vineyards.
Stop off in the delightful town of Montagu before embarking on a safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, known for its white lion population.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO GARDEN ROUTE & BEYOND
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Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Garden Route & Beyond holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Garden Route & Beyond holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
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Romantic South Africa & Mauritius
South Africa
Multi Centre Holiday
18 days / 17 nights
18 days / 17 nights
One of our most popular holidays for couples and honeymooners. This scenic route offers the perfect marriage of incredible food with world class wines; romantic hotels with wonderful service and fascinating sights coupled with plenty of relaxing activities – a match made in heaven!
Classic Garden Route & Safari
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
16 days / 15 nights
16 days / 15 nights
From iconic Table Mountain to the coastal Garden Route and on to the plains of the Eastern Cape game reserves, discover South Africa’s most popular fly drive route.
Cape Town, Wine, Game & Whales
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
13 days / 12 nights
13 days / 12 nights
From Cape Town and the lush rolling hills of the winelands, to game drives in the Little Karoo and whale watching from Hermanus, this unforgettable journey from city to sea samples the very best of the Western Cape.
Unique & Boutique Garden Route and Game
Bringing together some of the region’s most charming, intimate and distinctive hotels and lodges, this fabulous itinerary combines the scenic Garden Route with the best of South Africa’s renowned hospitality.
Bringing together some of the region’s most charming, intimate and distinctive hotels and lodges, this fabulous itinerary combines the scenic Garden Route with the best of South Africa’s renowned hospitality.
Ultimate Family Adventure - South Africa
South Africa
Family Holiday
15 days / 14 nights
15 days / 14 nights
With malaria-free game reserves, golden sandy beaches and a multitude of outdoor activities, this holiday has all the key elements for an unforgettable family adventure.
Magnificent Garden Route
South Africa
Guided Small Group Journey
4 days / 3 nights
4 days / 3 nights
This whistle-stop tour is the perfect way to travel between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth for those short on time who still want to see the highlights of this beautiful region.
WHERE TO GO ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE & BEYOND
Each area of the Garden Route & Beyond boasts its own attractions and each merits a visit in its own right. From stunning nature reserves and national parks to quaint coastal towns, unique wildlife and adrenaline activities galore, this awe-inspiring part of the country has so much to discover and something to suit everyone.
See the tiles below the Garden Route & Beyond map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
See the tiles below the Garden Route & Beyond map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Hermanus & Gansbaai
The pretty coastal town of Hermanus and shark cage diving capital of Gansbaai are known for the best land-based whale watching in the world.
Robertson & Swellendam
These quaint towns are situated in the heart of Route 62, a region of rolling hills and historic architecture.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
As the valleys suddenly give way to a dramatic landscape of rocky savannah, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve emerges, home to the Big 5, set within a scenic ravine at the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg Mountains.
Oudtshoorn
Desert-like Oudtshoorn offers unique sightseeing opportunities both above and below ground.
George & Wilderness
The neighbouring towns of George and Wilderness provide a relaxing break on your Garden Route adventure.
Knysna
The temperate climate makes Knysna a popular, year-round destination.
Plettenberg Bay
The summer home of the rich and famous, bustling ‘Plett’ offers miles of sweeping golden beaches and is surrounded by indigenous forest.
Tsitsikamma National Park
Bordered by the imposing Tsitsikamma Mountains to the north and sweeping down towards the dramatic Indian Ocean shoreline, the lush Tsitsikamma National Park covers 50 miles of stunning coastline and indigenous forest and is teeming with bird and marine life.
St Francis Bay
For something a little more laidback, upmarket St Francis Bay offers an idyllic stop for a night or two at the start or end of your Garden Route holiday.
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN GARDEN ROUTE & BEYOND
We feature a great range of accommodation along the Garden Route & Beyond, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re after a quaint, traditional homestead in Swellendam or perhaps a trendy beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay?
What you won’t find here are thousands of Garden Route & Beyond hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
What you won’t find here are thousands of Garden Route & Beyond hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
The Marine, Hermanus
Garden Route & Beyond
With spectacular panoramic views over Walker Bay from its prestigious cliff top position, The Marine offers the perfect spot for whale watching between July and November, when these majestic creatures come to breed close to the shore.
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai
Garden Route & Beyond
An idyllic coastal haven where the beauty of nature and indulgent cuisine combine, luxurious Grootbos offers two distinct lodges which perfectly encapsulate its coastal, floral and wildlife setting.
Tsala Treetop Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
Garden Route & Beyond
A romantic, secluded and truly unique hideaway, Tsala is built within a canopy of indigenous forest.
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa, Wilderness
Garden Route & Beyond
With captivating Indian Ocean views from its hilltop location, this stylish hotel offers unabated luxury in a tranquil environment, making it ideal for a few days of relaxation.
Lairds Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
Garden Route & Beyond
This exclusive country house effortlessly blends sumptuous modern furnishings with vintage pieces to create an idyllic retreat, perfect for couples and families alike.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
Garden Route & Beyond
Set on the edge of a forest in a private nature reserve with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains, this is a superb retreat and base to explore the surrounding area.
WHAT TO DO ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE & BEYOND
As well as some awe-inspiring sights, the Garden Route & Beyond is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.
One day you might be spotting meerkats in the arid Karoo desert landscape, the next swinging from the treetops on the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, cruising through the Knysna Lagoon or hiking through the breathtaking scenery of Robberg Nature Reserve.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your South Africa holiday to life.
One day you might be spotting meerkats in the arid Karoo desert landscape, the next swinging from the treetops on the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, cruising through the Knysna Lagoon or hiking through the breathtaking scenery of Robberg Nature Reserve.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your South Africa holiday to life.
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Shark Cage Diving Tour from Hermanus
2.5 - 4 hours
- Come face-to-face with sharks
- Take to the water along the dramatic Western Cape
- View African Penguins & Cape Fur Seals
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Plettenberg Bay Whale Watching Tour
2 hours
- Bryde’s, southern right & humpback whales
- Cruise Robberg Peninsula
- Launch from the beach
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