Garden Route
recommended by Gareth Huw Davies
At the foot of South Africa is a floral paradise, a coast where the flowers bloom year round, the sands are wide and white and the whales play within splashing distance of...
compiled by Catherine Ellis
Drive inland through the Garden Route and be amazed at the incredible scenery. You’ll pass beautiful mountain ranges, vineyards, green valleys and more.
compiled by Catherine Ellis
South Africa’s Garden Route makes for a fantastic driving holiday and has some of the country’s best beaches. The N2 is a convenient way to explore the area and the scenery along the coast is something...
4. Hermanus
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Hermanus is at the western end of the Garden Route, and only a few hours’ drive from Cape Town. This delightful seaside town is named after an old soldier, Hermanus Pieters, who set up camp here while looking for...
5. Knysna
compiled by Catherine Ellis
At the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna is a beautiful place and a fantastic location from which to explore many attractions.
compiled by Catherine Ellis
Plettenberg Bay is a must-see destination along the Garden Route. With miles of gorgeous beaches and a perfect climate, it’s a fantastic place to explore or just relax in.

