Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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): alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/saint-blaize-hiking-trail
☑️ Safari Ostrich Farm: https://www.safariostrich.co.za/
☑️ Cango Caves: https://www.cango-caves.co.za/
☑️ Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/half-collared-kingfisher-trail
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: getyourguide.com/knysna-l845/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise-t434705/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_YouTube
☑️ Knysna Elephant Park: https://knysnaelephantpark.co.za/
☑️ Swim with seals: getyourguide.com/plettenberg-bay-l109147/plettenberg-bay-swim-with-seals-t311468/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_YouTube
☑️ Robberg Point Circuit Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/robberg-hiking-trail-point-circuit
☑️ Plettenberg Bay Angling & Boating Club (rent boats for Keurboomsriver): https://www.plettboathire.co.za/plett-boat-hire-rates.html
☑️ Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump: getyourguide.com/nature-s-valley-l200060/plettenberg-bay-jumpwinch-ride-skywalk-tour-experience-t1134063/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_video
☑️ Storms River Mouth Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/eastern-cape/storms-river-mouth-trail
☑️ Waterfall Trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/waterfall-trail-otter-trail-day-1-c0f168c
🗺️📍 GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
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😴 WHERE TO STAY ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE
- Mossel Bay - Santos Express Train Lodge: https://www.santosexpress.co.za/
- Oudtshoorn - Culdesac Guesthouse ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/culdesac-self-catering-b.en.html?aid=7936148&checkin_monthday=14&checkin_month=12&checkin_year=2024&checkout_monthday=20&checkout_month=3&checkout_year=2024&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Wilderness - Forest Hill: booking.com/hotel/za/foresthill-wilderness.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Watch Guesthouse: booking.com/hotel/za/an-ocean-watch-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Storms River (Tsitsikamma) - Mountain Breeze Log Cabins: booking.com/hotel/za/mountain-breeze-log-cabins.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
✏️ GARDEN ROUTE BLOG:
worldwildhearts.com/post/garden-route-south-africa
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Northern & Western Cape Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Drakensberg: youtu.be/RH8gopmqSrQ
- South Africa Top 10: youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
- South Africa Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Johannesburg: youtu.be/dzmv1pJZv6Y
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💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE:
- Book public buses and trains: 12go.com/?z=9084102
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
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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
Spruce And Pine by SLPSTRM
🎥 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
#gardenroute #southafrica #southafricatravel
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): alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/saint-blaize-hiking-trail
☑️ Safari Ostrich Farm: https://www.safariostrich.co.za/
☑️ Cango Caves: https://www.cango-caves.co.za/
☑️ Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/half-collared-kingfisher-trail
☑️ Knysna lagoon sunset boat tour: getyourguide.com/knysna-l845/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise-t434705/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_YouTube
☑️ Knysna Elephant Park: https://knysnaelephantpark.co.za/
☑️ Swim with seals: getyourguide.com/plettenberg-bay-l109147/plettenberg-bay-swim-with-seals-t311468/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_YouTube
☑️ Robberg Point Circuit Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/robberg-hiking-trail-point-circuit
☑️ Plettenberg Bay Angling & Boating Club (rent boats for Keurboomsriver): https://www.plettboathire.co.za/plett-boat-hire-rates.html
☑️ Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump: getyourguide.com/nature-s-valley-l200060/plettenberg-bay-jumpwinch-ride-skywalk-tour-experience-t1134063/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=GardenRoute_video
☑️ Storms River Mouth Trail: alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/eastern-cape/storms-river-mouth-trail
☑️ Waterfall Trail: alltrails.com/explore/recording/waterfall-trail-otter-trail-day-1-c0f168c
🗺️📍 GET OUR SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/south-africa
😴 WHERE TO STAY ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE
- Mossel Bay - Santos Express Train Lodge: https://www.santosexpress.co.za/
- Oudtshoorn - Culdesac Guesthouse ($$): booking.com/hotel/za/culdesac-self-catering-b.en.html?aid=7936148&checkin_monthday=14&checkin_month=12&checkin_year=2024&checkout_monthday=20&checkout_month=3&checkout_year=2024&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Wilderness - Forest Hill: booking.com/hotel/za/foresthill-wilderness.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Watch Guesthouse: booking.com/hotel/za/an-ocean-watch-guest-house.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Storms River (Tsitsikamma) - Mountain Breeze Log Cabins: booking.com/hotel/za/mountain-breeze-log-cabins.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
✏️ GARDEN ROUTE BLOG:
worldwildhearts.com/post/garden-route-south-africa
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Cape Town: youtu.be/13u-JcPWbkQ
- Cape Town day trips: youtu.be/Z3yMMKqV5gc
- Northern & Western Cape Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/TMnBi-nM6iU
- Kruger National Park: youtu.be/suRv7sGRc7Y
- Panorama Route: youtu.be/I4_jXPsQG7M
- Drakensberg: youtu.be/RH8gopmqSrQ
- South Africa Top 10: youtu.be/DjoL1ehafFw
- South Africa Road Trip Itinerary: youtu.be/Zj_AU2Hcqqo
- Johannesburg: youtu.be/dzmv1pJZv6Y
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE:
- Book public buses and trains: 12go.com/?z=9084102
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: https://rentalcars.tp.st/t0VfElQg
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
🎵 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
Spruce And Pine by SLPSTRM
🎥 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
#gardenroute #southafrica #southafricatravel
