Things To Do in Garden Route, Western Cape

Activities, attractions and tours

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Garden Route Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Garden Route has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Garden Route is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Garden Route to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Garden Route Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Garden Route.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Garden Route attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

Things to do


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1. Tsitsikamma National Park

The magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park is spread over valleys, rugged mountains and a sweeping coastline. Hike through the scenic landscapes, explore the coursing Storms River and try extreme sports. Tsitsikamma National Park is part of the Garden Route National Park and stretches approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) along South Africa’s southern coast.
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2. Plettenberg Bay Beach

Stay in Plettenberg Bay and spend your days on Central Beach, one of the busiest beaches in Plett. Head here for thrills on the water, wildlife watching excursions and oceanfront restaurants. Pick up new skills such as surfing and scuba diving or simply soak up the South African sun on warm, golden sand.
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3. Victoria Bay Beach

Discover the hidden shores of Victoria Bay Beach, just a short journey away from the scenic resort town of Wilderness. With both excellent surfing opportunities and safe tidal pools for children, this beach offers fun in the ocean for all ages. Cozy restaurants and a row of cottages by the beachfront add to the appeal of this quiet and pretty beach.
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4. Natures Valley Beach

Nature’s Valley Beach is a lovely setting in a picturesque resort area overlooking a scenic river lagoon and the Indian Ocean. The area surrounding the beach consists of lush green forests that sweep across the terrain between mountains and ocean. Sunbathe on the soft white sand of the long beach that is massaged by warm waters.
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5. Knysna Lagoon

The rugged scenery and gem-hued waters of the Knysna Lagoon attract many visitors to this scenic part of South Africa’s famed Garden Route. View the rugged headlands, which mark the narrow entrance to the lagoon, follow hiking trails along the lagoon edge and step aboard a boat for a scenic cruise out on the lagoon.
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