| The Garden Route is one of the most scenic | | | | producing region, and forms part of the world's |
| stretches of coast in South Africa. A paradise located | | | | largest wine route! |
| between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, | | | | Knysna |
| and the Indian Ocean, it is an area of outstanding | | | | The town of Knysna is situated between lush |
| natural beauty. With lush green forests and sandy | | | | indigenous forests and the peaceful shores of the |
| beaches it's not hard to see why some call it the | | | | Knysna lagoon, and has some of the most impressive |
| 'Garden of Eden'. | | | | scenery in Africa. You can enjoy the scenery up |
| The Garden Route is a very safe self-drive | | | | close by riding on horse back, or cycling through the |
| destination which starts from the Mossel Bay area | | | | forests. As well as the impressive scenery, there is |
| and finishes at Storms River in the Tsitsikamma | | | | an abundance of things to do whilst you are there, |
| National Park. For those that would prefer a change | | | | from cruising out to the Knysna heads, or playing a |
| from driving, there is the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe. The | | | | round of golf down by the estuary. |
| Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is the last remaining passenger | | | | Plettenberg Bay |
| steam train in South Africa, and operates between | | | | Plettenbery Bay is one of the most beautiful resort |
| Mossel Bay and George. | | | | areas in South Africa, with mile upon mile of white |
| Oudtshoorn | | | | sandy beaches. The climate stays warm throughout |
| Oudtshoorn is surrounded by the Outeniqua | | | | the year, making it a great location to relax and |
| Mountains to the south and the Swartberg Mountains | | | | unwind. The Plettenberg Bay is teaming with all kinds |
| to the north, and situated in the centre of the Klein | | | | of marine life. Of particular note are the large schools |
| Karoo plains. Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich | | | | of dolphins and whales that are a common site during |
| capital, with vast numbers of the birds in the region. | | | | breeding season. These can be seen on one of the |
| Four farms offer daily tours: Highgate, Safari, | | | | regular whale watching tours that are run from the |
| Oudtshoorn and Congo. The Cango Caves are one of | | | | bay. |
| the most spectacular attractions in the area. The | | | | With great natural beauty, and plenty of activities for |
| Cango Caves are 3 limestone caverns covering a | | | | all, the Garden Route is a great destination to visit |
| great distance, and filled with fascinating stalactites, | | | | when you are on holiday to South Africa! |
| stalagmites and helictites. It is also a great wine | | | | |