Things To Do in the Garden Route

Redberry Farm

Redberry Farm

George | Farms
Family-friendly farm with strawberry picking, train rides, go-karting, and tastings. Includes dining options, play areas, a maze, and picturesque photo spots.
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Outeniqua Power Van

Outeniqua Power Van

George | Activity Tour
Chug back in time aboard the Outeniqua Power Van. This trip is ideal for train lovers of all ages and offers an unbeatable insight into the region’s fascinating rail heritage.
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Herold Wines

Herold Wines Cellar

George | Wine Farm & Tour
Herold Wines is the perfect destination for an outing in the Garden Route, accessed via the scenic & historic Montagu Pass which winds its way up through the mountains above George.
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Garden Route Game Lodge

Garden Route Game Lodge Day Safaris

Albertinia | Nature & Wildlife
Thrilling open-vehicle safaris to see lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and antelope—all malaria-free and family-friendly.
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Botlierskop

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Mossel Bay | Nature & Wildlife
Game drives, horseback safaris, spa treatments, and bush walks with sightings of rare wildlife like Black Impala and majestic mountain views.
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Dias Museum

Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex

Mossel Bay | Speciality Museums
Historic maritime museum showcasing a life-size replica of Dias’s caravel, with fascinating exhibits on Portuguese, Dutch and English explorers.
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Knysna Ziplines

Knysna Ziplines Tour

Knysna | Activity
Adrenaline-packed adventure over a gorge with cable lines reaching heights of 650 ft. An unforgettable zipline ride through treetop canopies.
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Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna | Nature & Wildlife
Interact with elephants up close in a conservation sanctuary that focuses on education, family fun and ethical wildlife experiences.
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Featherbed Nature Reserve

Featherbed Nature Reserve

Knysna | Nature & Wildlife
Accessible only by ferry, this private nature reserve offers guided tours, dramatic views and a pristine eco-experience on the Western Head.
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Knysna Quad Biking

Quad Biking: Knysna Forests

Knysna | Activity
Ride through the stunning indigenous and pine forests of Knysna on a guided quad biking adventure—nature meets thrill.
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Cango Caves

Cango Caves

Oudtshoorn | Nature & Wildlife
Explore ancient limestone chambers with breathtaking formations—opt for an easy walk or challenge yourself with tight squeezes and climbs.
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Cango Wildlife Ranch

Cango Wildlife Ranch

Oudtshoorn | Nature & Wildlife
Meet big cats, crocs, and more in this conservation-centered sanctuary with educational tours, photo ops, and guided encounters.
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Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm

Chandelier Game & Ostrich Show Farm

Oudtshoorn | Nature & Wildlife
Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm is located 7km from Oudtshoorn & 48km from the George Airport. Ostrich tours, giraffe feeding, buffalo adventure, game drives & sundowner dinners.
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Cango Ostrich Farm

Cango Ostrich Farm

Oudtshoorn | Nature & Wildlife
An Ostrich Show Farm with interactive ostrich experiences. Located just 14km outside Oudtshoorn. Featuring “Cafe Struisvogel” serving ostrich meat & overlooking the spectacular views.
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Oudtshoorn | Nature & Wildlife
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is a sprawling game farm 6.5km outside Oudtshoorn. Pristine bushveld, luxury tented accommodation at the edge of the water-hole. Early morning or late afternoon Bush Safaris available.
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Paraglide Africa

Paraglide Africa

Wilderness | Adventure
Experience the sensation of free flight with an experienced tandem instructor. You will soar like an eagle over picturesque scenery. Instructors guide you through the full experience.
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Storms River Suspension Bridge

Storms River Suspension Bridge

Tsitsikamma | POI
A moderate forest trail leads to the iconic suspension bridge with breathtaking views of the river mouth and sea—wildlife spotting included.
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Robberg Nature Reserve

Robberg Nature Reserve

Plettenberg Bay | Nature & Wildlife
Coastal cliffs, a lively seal colony, and diverse hiking trails await in this breathtaking reserve. It is ideal for nature lovers and explorers.
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