The Garden Route encompasses a vredant and highly attractive stretch of coastline from Still Bay in the west to just beyond Plettenberg Bay in the east. Its main attractions are the beaches, the forest with some excellent walks and a wide range of activities from diving and sailing to bungee jumping and quadbiking.
A good base to stay is Knysna. Perched on the edge of a serene lagoon and surrounded by forests, this picturesque town is one of the jewels of the Garden Route. With its sylvan setting, good places to stay, eat and drink, and wide range of activities, Knysna has plenty going for it.
There's an arts festival in September/October, while in May the town goes gay with the Pink Loerie Festival.
Plettenberg Bay, or Plett as it's often known, is a resort town, with a rare combination of mountains, white sand and crystal-blue water. It's a trendy and popular destination, so things tend to be upmarket.
The scenery to the east in particular is superb, with some of the best coast and indigenous forest in South Africa. The dramatic Robberg Peninsula is also a great place to go hiking.
We recommend these establishments along the lush coastal Garden Route, from self catering to five star:
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Tsala Tree Top Lodge - the top Plettenberg Bay hotel
Set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, the five star honeymoon place Tsala Tree Top Lodge outside of Plettenberg Bay is a lavish celebration of the spirit of Africa and one of the best Plettenberg Bay hotels available.
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The one- to three-bedroomed luxury apartments of Knysna Quays are perfectly situated at the Knysna Waterfront and the ideal Knysna accomodation for your stay at the Garden Route.
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Singa Lodge
Each suite of Singa Lodge is an artistic masterpiece, a luxurious modern fusion of Eastern & African architecture and décor. This tranquil, leafy oasis makes a relaxing stop over in Port Elizabeth.
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Brookes Hill Suites
Brookes Hill Suites are perfectly situated for business and leisure guests, providing panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and close to the city centre of Port Elizabeth.
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