The Garden Route - South Africa

Perhaps one of the most precious parts of the Cape, the Garden Route is a 200km stretch of coastline going from the Cape Point all the way up past Knysna. With lush vegetation, mountains, and valleys as far as the eye can see, you won’t be able to stay less than 4 days in this African paradise. The best time of year to visit the Garden Route has to be between January and April. We’ve rounded up our top places to visit along the Garden Route in order to truly experience the fabulous scenery and wildlife.

George

If you aren’t driving up from the Cape, you can fly into George International Airport and stop off at the gorgeous Fancourt. This is one of South Africa’s premier lifestyle resorts, offering luxury as far as the eye can see.

The hotel is located in the heart of the Garden Route and takes up 600 hectares at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. For any keen golfer, you can enjoy any of the three Gary Player designed courses, which rank in the top 20 of South Africa’s top golf courses.

If golf isn’t your thing, there’s plenty more to do:

• The spa offers indoor heated Roman Baths and various treatments that will soothe any ailments and calm any nerves.
• There is also a leisure centre that anyone can join, offering a variety of activities from fishing to tennis, walking, running, and cycling.

Wilderness

Next stop, Wilderness! Just 5 minutes away from George, this small town boasts magnificent views.

There are plenty of photo opportunities when driving along the coastal road, overlooking the Indian Ocean, Outeniqua Mountains, and Kaaimans River.

Sedgefield

This is a town that not many people know about. It’s so small that if you were to blink, you would have missed it. This has helped preserve the town and keeps it the quaint little seaside destination that it is.