GARDEN ROUTE, SOUTH AFRICA (2024) | 10 Highlights On A Garden Route Road Trip (+ Travel Tips)

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The Garden Route is a breathtaking stretch of coastline that spans over 300 kilometers along South Africa’s southern coast. Beginning in the Western Cape city of Mossel Bay and ending at Storms River in the Eastern Cape, this iconic route is known for its lush forests, dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and diverse wildlife. In this video, we show 10 highlights along the Garden Route. All of the places we mention are relatively close to each other and are possible to visit in a 5-10 day road trip. If you have less time, you can also pick and choose which activities interest you most when planning your own adventure to this area.
🔗 GARDEN ROUTE LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO
☑️ Saint Blaize Trail (out-and-back): www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Safari Ostrich Farm: www.safariostrich.co.za/
☑️ Cango Caves: www.cango-caves.co.za/
☑️ Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: www.getyourguide.com/knysna-l...
☑️ Knysna Elephant Park: knysnaelephantpark.co.za/
☑️ Swim with seals: www.getyourguide.com/plettenb...
☑️ Robberg Point Circuit Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Plettenberg Bay Angling & Boating Club (rent boats for Keurboomsriver): www.plettboathire.co.za/plett...
☑️ Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump: www.getyourguide.com/bloukran...
☑️ Storms River Mouth Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/south...
☑️ Waterfall Trail: www.alltrails.com/explore/rec...
😴 WHERE TO STAY ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE
- Mossel Bay - Santos Express Train Lodge: www.santosexpress.co.za/
- Oudtshoorn - Culdesac Guesthouse ($$): www.booking.com/hotel/za/culd...
- Wilderness - Forest Hill: www.booking.com/hotel/za/fore...
- Knysna - Take a Break Self Catering Accommodation: www.booking.com/hotel/za/take...
- Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Watch Guesthouse: www.booking.com/hotel/za/an-o...
- Storms River (Tsitsikamma) - Mountain Breeze Log Cabins: www.booking.com/hotel/za/moun...
✏️ GARDEN ROUTE MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
When The Sky Opens by Evert Z
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Bleeding But Breathing Instrumental Version by The Lighthearts
Come Along With Me by Evert Z
Loreland by Marco Martini
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:21 How To Get To The Garden Route
2:23 Mossel Bay
3:09 Oudtshoorn
4:20 Wilderness
5:37 Sedgefield Beaches
6:06 Knysna
7:17 Plettenberg Bay
8:23 Robberg Nature Reserve
9:27 Keurbooms River
10:19 Bloukrans Bridge
11:41 Tsitsikamma National Park
12:49 Garden Route Travel Tips
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@suegurney4666 Сағат бұрын

This is the best travel log of Garden Route I’ve seen ! We live in Plett and you have done an excellent job of showcasing our beautiful country . So professional! Come back !

@robert.owczarek 12 күн бұрын

Based on your films from the south of South Africa, I planned a trip for my friends. Thank you very much for the excellent film and information.

@worldwildhearts 11 күн бұрын

Nice to hear! Enjoy your trip together 😊🇿🇦

@KhurshidsChannel 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. South Africa is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@user-ui9ev6ne7l 2 ай бұрын

A very professionally produced video. Most enjoyable to watch and brings back many memories of places I visited many times over the years. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

@MonicaChauke 20 күн бұрын

Wow! I am South African from the City of Johannesburg, I thought let me commend you for covering Garden Route very well... It is amazingly beautiful... and you are correct there is more to explore there. We had a 2 weeks vacation earlier this year and it was certainly not even enough to fully cover the fun activities, I cannot wait to relocate to Plettenberg Bay later this year, it is like an island, our new home for sure, the landscapes was breathtaking 😍...You brought back a lot of memories, I have enjoyed watching your video, well done 👍

@worldwildhearts 18 күн бұрын

Thank you! It is such an awesome place! you thinking of moving to Plett?

@wctrqn 24 күн бұрын

This is the best video I’ve found so far about the Garden Route. We are going there in Dec. Looking forward to it. Thanks!🤩

@worldwildhearts 23 күн бұрын

Thank you! ☺️ enjoy your trip.

@richardbarron9258 3 ай бұрын

Third option to drive via N1 and R60 passing Worcester, Robertson and Ashton back on to the N2 at Swellendam. Beautiful wine estates along the way.

@brentblake1070 2 ай бұрын

love that route myself

@verysad2036 3 ай бұрын

I live in the wilderness, western cape. I feel that you made a beautiful video and covered most places very well, well done

@worldwildhearts 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@georgyporgy7252 3 ай бұрын

If you don't wanna drive from Cape Town you can fly in to George from Cape Town, Joburg or Durban😉

@osks 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful production! Well done…

@rajandixit1280 2 ай бұрын

God bless you

@jasonjumat5070 3 ай бұрын

Oudtshoorn is not part of the Garden Route though. It is part of the Klein Karoo that borders the Garden Route by mountain ranges.

@worldwildhearts 3 ай бұрын

Actually if you take a look from the Garden Route District Municipality point of view, it is included. It's commonly accepted as being part of both the Garden Route & Klein Karoo region

@MarkCBB86 Ай бұрын

Very helpful and well made

@spartacus2000 3 ай бұрын

excelent video ..good work ,

@DjalmaNeto-px1pm 15 күн бұрын

Loved the video, very helpful! How long did it take for the whole trip? Did you spend the night in each of these stops?

@worldwildhearts 7 күн бұрын

We visited twice so we combined the footage! The first time was about 5 days and this time about 8 days! We spent the night at most places but not all. We slept in Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, Plett and Storms River. Some places like Plett and Knysna are great to base for a few nights and explore from there

@ge22456 Ай бұрын

Why did you miss the amazing Conservationist Centre, Cango WildlifeRanch.?

@stevemacdonald2510 3 ай бұрын

Just curious but you never mentioned safety once. Are all the walking routes safe to undertake without tagging on to a group. Knysna also gets some bad press for water quality etc. Appreciate the video but there is nothing worse than being sold an experience, getting there to discover there are issues not mentioned (especially as you may have children with you)

@worldwildhearts 2 ай бұрын

we found the area to be very safe. No issues for us. Parkings are always guarded (you need to tip the guard) and trails are well-trotten and safe. We did say to just be careful with leaving stuff behind in the car. Put everything in the trunk, not visible anywhere. The ocean can be rough in most places (actually everywhere in South Africa the ocean seems to have strong currents), so be careful when swimming. We didn’t swim in the ocean, instead there are some small lagoons you can swim in which is safer

@andrewlinesjah4538 3 ай бұрын

This is a cracking good vid ! Truly informative ... And will stand everyone in good stead that comes across it 👍🏻

@worldwildhearts 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺️

@rajandixit1280 2 ай бұрын

I am from India 72 years old myself and my wife are going to visit South Africa next month please suggest us the places feasible for on garden route.. thanks

@razeenmeyer9728 Ай бұрын

If you are Indian, then put Durban on your list as well. There is a massive Indian community in the city and has their own South African Indian culture. 😊

@worldwildhearts Ай бұрын

All places are accessible by car so you could see all of them. You might want to skip the hikes, Tsitsikamma, and the bungee jumping. Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are all feasible.

@user-ez1fm7jx5m 29 күн бұрын

I have a plan of 14 days for both Cape town & garden route. What's your advice how many days should I split it and where to stay??

@worldwildhearts 23 күн бұрын

We would do it this way: 5 days for Cape Town and then the rest for Garden Route! You can drive the coastal highway to the Garden Route and stay in Hermanus for a day or two. Then head from there to Wilderness (1 night), Plett (2-3 nights), and Storms Rivier (1 night). Then head back through Oudtshoorn (1 night) and the Wine Region (2 nights) to Cape Town.

@suegurney4666 Сағат бұрын

Addo Elephant Park is great and come back on route 62😀