Forum: Garden Route

how bad is the demage from the flood and rains in the george Knysna area and will it afftect tourism later in the year i.e. peak season time....thanks

I am planning my trip from Dubai to SA in december, and planning to drive from capetown to hermanus and then on to mossel bay, do a day trip to oudtshoorn, and fly from george to jo'berg. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best routes i can take in terms of scenery, and also the easiest as i...

Hi I am planning a vacation of exploring the Garden Route and eventually landing to Cape Town from PTA. Please advise me on any interesting spots along the route or just a bit off the route. Lindi

Hey Everyone.... We are coming to South Africa for Christmas and New Years this year (2007/2008) and I was wondering if anyone could offer some suggestions... Can anyone suggest some good locations, venues, clubs for a rockin' New Years Eve party along the Garden route?! Any good beach...

Hi, We're a group of 6 friends, 28 years old boys and girls. We'll stay in Mossel Bay for the New Years Eve and we're looking for something to do..party, good music, good people and a lot of fun!!! Is there someone could give me any kind of suggestion? Thanks very much! Francesca

Hi guys. My partner and I are planning our trip to SA in December. We are trying to figure out what the best driving route is for our travels. We're flying into Cape Town and driving to Stellenbosch for 3 nights then on to Knynsa for 2. We then need to fly to Durban, but we're not sure if it...

Thought I'd share a funny experience in Knysna. My friend and I were there a few days after New Years this year - we were on holiday and went to Knysna from a backpackers we were staying at in George. Well we arrived with no accommodation or anything sorted but decided to go out and play some...

Hi There, Me and my wife are planning to do the garden route in May. We leave in Johannesburg and we have no idea of how can we start this wonderful trip. How can one best start this trip especially from Johannesburg. We would like to get info on accomodation and expected times to take to reach...

This famous Otter trail is the flagship of hiking trails in the Tsitsikamma National Park. It traverses 42 km of rugged coastline, with the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean on the one side and fynbos and indigenous rain forest on the other, crossing 11 rivers on route to Nature's Valley. The...

Hi there, Thinking of taking about 10 days in March to travel the Garden Route. Would like to visit Franschoek for a start. Would like to know how safe it is these days? How is the driving? Thank you:)

Hi all My girlfriend and I are planning a drive from PE to CT towards the end of Sept. We start on the saturday and want to be in CT for the following wednesday. Plans so far are a day and night in Plett Bay and one night, probably the tuesday in the Winelands. Therefore we are looking for...

I want to drive, at leisurely pace between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, not doing more than about 3 hours of driving a day. How long would this take? Thanks

everyone knows about the garden route sites and interest but is there anything really worth a tourist time going the other way on the other coast line ( the western cape and atlantic coast) from Capetown??????????

The following road repair and closure will take place over the period 07 August 2006 to 21 August 2006: George to Wilderness(Caution) Section 1 (km 28,90 to km 30,80) (section starts at Rademachers) Two-way traffic accommodation will be maintained. No stoppages and delays to be expected....

Hi, We'll be staying in Knysna for a few days. We're a small group of 7- 4 adults, 3 children ages 7-11. We would like to take the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe to Wilderness and back. Is there a way to get out and see anything, or should we come back with the car? Thanks! Beth

How long of a car drive is it to De Hoop Reserve from Cape Town taking the coastal scenic road ???? thanks And how long from De Hoop to Mossel Bay thanks..............

Hermanus Whale Festival 22 to 25th Septembet 2006. Don’t wait until till its to late to book your accommodation. Whilst there is a lot of accommodation available in Hermanus it fills up quickly. Make sure you have your Passport to Pleasure. Visit the Hermanus Tourism Bureau website for more...

from cape town to mossel bay on the scenic coastal route with a few short stops.... can it be done in 1 day driving???? thanks

My husband and I took a week long holiday through the Garden Route in January 2005. It was truly one of the most memorable holidays of my life. One of my most favourable memories is visiting the Knysna Elephant Park. The experience was incredibly emotional, so-much-so that at the end of my visit...