The Garden Route is a thrilling journey along the coast from Cape Town to Durban. All our Garden Route holidays offer wonderful views, wildlife and fascinating cultural heritage. Whether you are looking for a self drive Garden Route holiday, or looking for Garden Route accommodation you'll find holidays here from organisations committed to conservation and local communities.


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One special moment I shall remember is the magnificent braai organised in Scotia Park after a days game watching. The personal attention of the ranger, the quality and quantity of the food, the free bar, the kindness, the gentle music played around the campfire and the intimacy of the environment made this braai an unforgettable high.
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Most memorable was hiking up table mountain in the morning and doing two wine tastings in the afternoon on one day.
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It was all memorable! The whales in Hermanus really caught our attention as they swam passed us and were literally 10 metres from us. Definitely no need to go out in a boat to see them! The itinerary worked like clockwork.
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The lodge is a fantastic place to stay in a stunning setting. The standard of accommodation is very high, with simple but good quality furnishings, and the set-up for families in two-storey rooms works very well.
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The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the holiday, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there.
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