Lagoons, forests, whale watching and coastal hikes.
The Garden Route runs along South Africa’s southern coast from Mossel Bay past the Knysna lagoon to Plettenberg Bay and the Tsitsikamma forests with their suspension bridge. Whales, dolphins, seal colonies and ostrich farms near Oudtshoorn make it a classic self-drive trip.
Known for
- Road trip
- Nature
- Coastal
- Photography
Best time to visit
The best months for Garden Route are January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
Suggested route
6 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1Mossel Bay · 1 night
- 2Knysna · 3 nights
- 3Plettenberg Bay · 2 nights