The Garden Route is among the very best known South African travel destinations, 2nd only to the Kruger National Park. It is a lush, green coastal location where you can have an all-encompassing SA experience. The Garden Route is touristy, but it accommodates all sorts of spending plans and travel preferences.
The Garden Route starts off in Mossel Bay and ends around Plettenberg Bay. There are a lot of activities both for culture lovers and nature fans. You can walk through the forests, bike through the national parks or relax on white, sandy beaches. Likewise there are numerous lagoons in the vicinity and canoeing your way to secluded picnic spots is great fun enjoyable. to secluded picnic areas is great fun most enjoyable.
When choosing Garden Route accommodation you ought to consider some of the smaller sized towns as they provide better value for money. The normal bases are Knysna and Plett, however Wilderness, in our viewpoint, is a much better location since it's a town with a stunning beach where you don't necessarily require a car to get around. It has quite a lot of restaurants and has its own lagoon.
From Wilderness, you are forty kilometers away from Knysna, 50 kilometers from Mossel Bay and 60 kilometers away from Oudsthoorn, all distances that can easily be covered on a day trip. So if you prefer to get around and see things but you likewise would love to relax, then your best bet would be to drop in on a town like Wilderness.
The whole of the Garden Route has especially rich greenery as it is rich in water. Around Wilderness alone there are 5 rivers, 5 lakes and two estuaries. You can reserve a ferry ride up the Breede River or paddle up the Touw River with a canoe. Likewise you can pack a picnic lunch and eat and swim underneath the Touw River falls.
You can take your pick between sharks, dolphins and whales if you like to get really near to big sea animals. The sharks are typically seen in Mossel Bay, where you can go cage diving. Otherwise you can go for Ocean Safaris and see the dolphins in summer or the whales in thte winter time. Make sure that you book with a company that has a SABBWWA license as these watercraft can get really near to the animals. Business without this license have to work from a 300 meter distance. On the Garden Route ocean safaris, you may get to see unusual dolphins and whales such as the humpback dolphin and the bottle-nose dolphin, or the Southern Right whales. Seeing these animals up close is truly an unforgettable experience!
There are a number of spots that organize Tree Adventures. These companies are typically eco-friendly and allow you to cross the forest on ropes from tree to tree.
As we stated earlier, you can easily opt for walks or mountain bike rides in the nature reserves. It is advisable to bring knee high socks, appropriate hiking shoes and jeans or other thick trousers with you. There are hiking tracks in the neighboring Outeniqua Mountains and the Tsitsikama National Park is highly recommended.
So if you are planning to see the Garden Route, choose which activities you would like to do and the number of lazy beach days you would love to have. Then base yourself in a small town that is not too far for day trips and other tasks. Possibly find an area that has a wonderful beach and lots of dining establishments.
The Garden Route starts off in Mossel Bay and ends around Plettenberg Bay. There are a lot of activities both for culture lovers and nature fans. You can walk through the forests, bike through the national parks or relax on white, sandy beaches. Likewise there are numerous lagoons in the vicinity and canoeing your way to secluded picnic spots is great fun enjoyable. to secluded picnic areas is great fun most enjoyable.
When choosing Garden Route accommodation you ought to consider some of the smaller sized towns as they provide better value for money. The normal bases are Knysna and Plett, however Wilderness, in our viewpoint, is a much better location since it's a town with a stunning beach where you don't necessarily require a car to get around. It has quite a lot of restaurants and has its own lagoon.
From Wilderness, you are forty kilometers away from Knysna, 50 kilometers from Mossel Bay and 60 kilometers away from Oudsthoorn, all distances that can easily be covered on a day trip. So if you prefer to get around and see things but you likewise would love to relax, then your best bet would be to drop in on a town like Wilderness.
The whole of the Garden Route has especially rich greenery as it is rich in water. Around Wilderness alone there are 5 rivers, 5 lakes and two estuaries. You can reserve a ferry ride up the Breede River or paddle up the Touw River with a canoe. Likewise you can pack a picnic lunch and eat and swim underneath the Touw River falls.
You can take your pick between sharks, dolphins and whales if you like to get really near to big sea animals. The sharks are typically seen in Mossel Bay, where you can go cage diving. Otherwise you can go for Ocean Safaris and see the dolphins in summer or the whales in thte winter time. Make sure that you book with a company that has a SABBWWA license as these watercraft can get really near to the animals. Business without this license have to work from a 300 meter distance. On the Garden Route ocean safaris, you may get to see unusual dolphins and whales such as the humpback dolphin and the bottle-nose dolphin, or the Southern Right whales. Seeing these animals up close is truly an unforgettable experience!
There are a number of spots that organize Tree Adventures. These companies are typically eco-friendly and allow you to cross the forest on ropes from tree to tree.
As we stated earlier, you can easily opt for walks or mountain bike rides in the nature reserves. It is advisable to bring knee high socks, appropriate hiking shoes and jeans or other thick trousers with you. There are hiking tracks in the neighboring Outeniqua Mountains and the Tsitsikama National Park is highly recommended.
So if you are planning to see the Garden Route, choose which activities you would like to do and the number of lazy beach days you would love to have. Then base yourself in a small town that is not too far for day trips and other tasks. Possibly find an area that has a wonderful beach and lots of dining establishments.
About the Author:
We are the owners of a luxury boutique guest house in Wilderness. We run special packages and affordable rates all year round and are also always available for travel assistance. Visit us at Cinnamon Boutique for more information.
