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Holidays to the Garden Route

Stretching along the coast from Mossel Bay in the west to Storms River in the east, the Garden Route is one of the best known journeys in the Southern Hemisphere, and for good reason. Here you will find secluded coves, quaint coastal towns plus rivers, lakes and forests. Inland and making up a vast region of the Western Cape Province, Route 62 and the Karoo is an area of wide open spaces, mountain ranges, quaint Victorian country towns and ‘Big 5’ game viewing.


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Getting to the Garden Route


Primary airport Port Elizabeth
Flight time approx 13 hours
Time difference GMT +2

Entry details (for British nationals) UK passport holders don’t require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Passports need at least 6 months validity from your date of entry, plus at least two consecutive blank pages. All children under 18 require an unabridged birth certificate - those not travelling with both parents require additional paperwork Before you depart, check the latest travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk.


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What to do on the Garden Route

It’s all about the scenery on the Garden Route so allow plenty of time to take it all in - having your own car really opens things up here. Take a boat trip on the lagoon at Knysna, watch dolphins in the surf at Wilderness, ride an ostrich inland at Oudtshoorn or hike a trail in Tsitkikamma. Then there’s the fabulous food and great value wine, of course!

Where to stay on the Garden Route

There’s a wide selection of hotel options along the Garden Route in most towns, with Knysna, George and Plettenberg Bay having most options. Inland, Oudtshoorn has a good selection of accommodation. Many properties in this area are small and individual, combining charm and character with personal service.

Holiday ideas to the Garden Route

A fly-drive is by far the best way to take in the Garden Route - start in Port Elizabeth and head west towards Cape Town, or vice versa. If you prefer to reduce driving distances it’s worth considering flying between George and Cape Town and just focusing on the heart of the Garden Route, although this will skip highlights such as Arniston and Hermanus!

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Suggested sightseeing

Port Elizabeth City Tour

Explore the historical sites of Port Elizabeth and learn about the colourful history from the arrival of the Portuguese in 1488 to the landing of the 1820 British Settlers.


- Prices from £39 per person


Addo Elephant National Park Tour

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a close experience with the world's largest land animal. The Addo Elephant National Park Tour offers some of the most spectacular elephant viewing in the world.


- Prices from £110 per person

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