Ancient indigenous forests filled with giant yellowood trees and abundant wild flowers give the Garden Route in South Africa its name while the pristine beaches, shimmering freshwater lakes and extensive mountain ranges add to its beauty. This narrow belt between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains extends from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth. Garden Route tours are a favourite amongst those looking for the ideal self drive holiday destination in South Africa.

The Garden Route - a Hot Spot for Adventure Tourism in South Africa...  The Garden Route is the ideal holiday destination for golfers, sun worshippers, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure junkies, this coupled with the Mediterranean climate and a fantastic Garden Route Tours, means that this area truly does have something for everyone.

The Garden Route is a hot spot for adventure tourism in South Africa, which is characterised by activities such as abseiling, paragliding, extreme mountain biking, base jumping and sky diving. These activities, to mention a few, will all be available to you on your tour of Garden Route. Once you have experienced the sheer beauty and the heart rendering thrills of the Garden Route, you will understand why it is a hot spot for adventure tourism in South Africa.

Garden Route Tours... 

A Garden Route tour will allow you to visit several of the towns which stretch from Mossel Bay to The friendly city of Port Elizabeth, and there is no better a way to explore the Garden Route in South Africa than with our Garden Route Tour - an 8 day self-drive tour of the Garden Route which will expose you to a Big Five safari, ostrich rides, whale watching, hiking and various other exciting activities.

Apart from the natural beauty the Garden Route accommodation offerings are sublime. Garden Route tours are a truly wonderful holiday destination for both domestic and international tourists. The most popular towns to visit during Garden Route tours are Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Oyster lovers flock to Knysna for the annual oyster festival and a trip through the famous Knysna Heads - the fabled nemesis to 18th century seafarers trying to find a sheltered berth in the magnificent Knysna Lagoon. Houseboats, ferry trips to Featherbed Bay and champagne and oyster sundowners at the waters edge are the name of the day in Knysna.

Plettenberg Bay's warm seas and white beaches make it the perfect seaside resort. During the winter months whale watching is excellent, and in summer, between bouts of surfing, swimming and long walks on the beach or in the surrounding forests, take a boat trip out to Robberg Island to see the crazy cliff climbing seals and dolphins playing in the waves.

A 20 minute drive away from Plettenberg Bay is the Bloukraanz Bridge, home of the highest bungee jump in the world at 216 meters and another reason why the Garden Route is considered a hot spot for adventure tourism in South Africa. Once you've conquered the bungee move on to the Stormsriver area where you can go quad biking or take a treetop tour - an adrenalin packed view of the forest from 30 meters up.

Reaching Port Elizabeth marks the end of Garden Route tours but there is nothing stopping you from continuing on to another exciting South African holiday Highlight - A Safari! Port Elizabeth is situated a short drive from some of the country's finest malaria free safari lodges.

Garden Route Accommodation... 

Whether you wish to spend time on your Garden Route tour in a safari lodge, a charming guest house or a 5 star hotel - Garden Route accommodation offerings will not disappoint.

Booking a Garden Route holiday is as easy 123; simply enquire with one of your dedicated travel consultants for a tailor made Garden Route vacation or click through to our page of South African tours and safaris.