Pittoresk and Enterprising Garden Route

Cape Town: The City Where Oceans Meet

Stay in the Diamond House between the Hills of Camps Bay. Walking distance from the Camps Bay Boulevard and beautiful beach. Table Mountain Cable Way is at 5 minutes by car and the Waterfront with Ferry to Robben Island at 10 minutes. Other things to do? Hike up Table Mountain or Lions Head, do a wine tour, visit the Aquarium, experience a township tour, visit the town centre and take a full day to visit Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and the Penquins at Boulders Beach!

Hermanus: Mating Area of the Southern Right Whale

Hermanus is worth staying a night but not more! Walk through the beautiful city centre or visit the beach. However the main reason to visit Hermanus is for spotting whales. There are some excellent spots to see the whales and to enjoy the view at the sea. Visit Gansbaai on your way to Hermanus and do a shark cage dive which is an amazing experience.

Mossel Bay: Historic Centre of Fishery

Mossel Bay is a small historic harbor city, not special however worth spending at least one day! Visit the beach or have a walk through the harbour and take the boat to Seal Island to watch the seal colony! With a bit of luck you see a lot of other animals, like delphins, whales or the famous black oystercatcher. For more athletic people Mossel Bay is ideal for water sports!

Knysna: Eden of South Africa

Knysna is located at a beautifull site between the hills. Take a trip to Knysna Heads and enjoy the beautiful nature and views! Take a boat and watch the lagoon from another side. Visit Buffalo Bay which is an outstanding beach or watch a variety of brids in the garden of eden.

Tsitsikamma National Park: Jump Inside Nature

Tsitsikamma is a delight to the eye for nature lovers and extreme sporters. A must visit is the Bloukrans Bridge which offers the opportunity for doing a bungee jump or doing a walk to the bungee platform. The national Park offers different excursions of which a walk is really worth to do! There are lots of differerent other excursions, ask your hotel for the best things to do!

Port Elizabeth: Windy City Closing the Garden Route

Port Elizabeth is seen as the end of a Garden Route Trip, however it is worth travel onward to for example Addo. Go surfing at Algoa Bay which has warm water and great wind! In the historic city centre bayworld is worth visiting as well as the City Hall and Donkin Reserve

Addo National Park: Exploring The Big Five In Peace

Visiting Addo is the Highlight of a Garden Route trip. The park is surrounded by beautiful lodges like Woodall Country Lodge. Take a guided tour through the Park in the early morning and experience a catch if you are lucky. The afternoon is worth taking a dive inside your private pool or for another safari!

Oudtshoorn: Making Friends With The Ostrich

Oudtshoorn is the perfect stop on your way back to Cape Town. One day is too short for visiting this versatile area. Not to be missed is one of the Ostrich farms, which makes this area famous. Here you not only see the ostriches but you learn a lot about these animals and get chances to feed them. Also visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch which a zoo inhabited by lot of special animals. Last but not least: visit the Cango Caves, impressive and with a lot of interesting history.

Cape Town: Recover and Discover and Never Leave!

Back in Cape Town there is again plenty of options to spend your time. Visit Camps Bay or one of the Clifton Beaches or whatever that has your interest!