The Garden Route is a scenic stretch of South Africa’s southern coast, with lagoons, forests, beaches and adventure activities between Mossel Bay and the Tsitsikamma area. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are the main bases, and guesthouses and B&Bs keep cheap rooms easy to find.
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A lagoon town with the Knysna Heads, waterfront restaurants and many guesthouses.
A beach resort town with long sandy beaches and a wide range of hotels.
A small village with beaches, lakes and a national park section.
The main town and airport, with practical hotels.
Forest and coastal park with lodges, hiking and the famous suspension bridge.
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October–April is warmest; the coast has rain year-round. Rates peak over the South African summer holidays in December and January.
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Knysna, Wilderness and George are usually the best value.
Fly into George or drive from Cape Town along the N2; the drive takes several hours.
Lagoon cruises, forest hikes, whale watching in season, beaches and the Tsitsikamma section of Garden Route National Park.