Garden Route
Travel Guide
Visit Garden Route
Where to stay in Garden Route
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.
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.
Wilderness Beach
Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Wilderness Lagoon.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon 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.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
The Plettenberg Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
"Great hotel in a great location, right by the water and a short walking distance to all the restaurants at the marina. Parking right at the hotel as well. Rooms are lovely, staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good - will be staying here again next time we are in ..."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient."
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation
"First: The property is hard to find. Looking for 23 Lang Street per Expedia. But you have to enter 25 Lang Street. Why can’t they provide accurate directions? Very poor start. Second: The room is huge and clean and well-appointed. Oh wait, the architect forgot something. How about a bathroom door ..."
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Brenton On Sea Cottages
"Great communication, great chalet, easy parking. Everything you need! Beautiful spot!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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.
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.
Knysna Waterfront
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Santos Beach
Dine at the restaurant with views of the seals and whales in this wide, sandy coastal stretch with a grassy lawn.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Things to do
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
1h15min surfing lessons in Victoria Bay & Wilderness
One-Way Hop-on Hop-off Bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
7-Day Garden Route Safari Adventure from Cape Town
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- Visit Dana Bay
- Fancourt Golf Estate
- Freesia Spa
- Geelkrans Hiking Trail
- George Museum
- George Holidays
- Great Brak River Museum
- Hartenbos Seefront
- Visit Herolds Bay
- Langeberg Mall
- Mossel Bay Holidays
- Oubaai Golf Estate
- Outeniqua Transport Museum
- Reebok Holidays
- St Blaize Hiking Trail
- The Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre
- The NG Church
- Van Wyksdorp Holidays
- Tsitsikamma National Park
- Victoria Bay Beach
- Fancourt Golf Estate
- Knysna Lagoon
- Knysna Quays
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Garden Route National Park
- Wilderness National Park
- Mossel Bay Harbour
- Storms River Suspension Bridge
- Hartenbos Seefront
- Map of Africa View Point
- Oubaai Golf Estate
- St Blaize Hiking Trail
