Garden Route Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Garden Route
Wilderness Beach
Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Robberg Beach
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Robberg Beach. Check out Robberg Nature Reserve or Plettenberg Bay Beach while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
A gorgeous property with exceptional service. We wish we could have stayed for more than one night!
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
Was a great place to stay just the dinner offerings were very poor!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
We stayed for two nights in a room with a view over the harbour. The room felt a bit dated and the walls quite thin (so much so we got a call from reception asking us to turn our tv volume down as next door found it too loud - this was before 10pm). Reasonable breakfast options. We ate dinner at ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025
Alkantmooi Private Nature Reserve Keursee Units
Alkantmooi Private Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay is truly a hidden gem! The views are absolutely breathtaking, offering panoramic scenery of the mountains, ocean, and lush nature. Waking up to such a stunning landscape is an experience in itself. The host is incredibly welcoming and attentive, ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
Under Milkwood Resort
Knysna has many shopping options. The location of this property was an absolute delight with all the luxuries we could hope for, plus the view, the beach and comforts.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Tsitsikamma National Park
Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.
Santos Beach
Dine at the restaurant with views of the seals and whales in this wide, sandy coastal stretch with a grassy lawn.
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.
Robberg Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve.
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Victoria Bay Beach
Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.
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- Tsitsikamma National Park
- Santos Beach
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- Victoria Bay Beach
- Fancourt Golf Estate
- Westfield 4X4 Trail
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- Arch Rock Beach
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
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- Mossel Bay Golf Club
- Brenton Beach
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Simola Golf Course
