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Garden Route Tour - Garden Route

A year-round destination; no matter what time you visit there's always a feast of green in the countryside, un-spoilt beaches, spectacular scenery and ideal walking opportunities...miles of unbroken sand, rock pools, rugged cliffs and headlands.
Inland the scenery is every bit as attractive, the mountains bordering the coastline offering a multitude of scenic and impressive drives. The plain between mountains and sea ranges from forest to lush rolling hills and valleys, abounding with unique bird life for which the Garden Route is renowned. The fynbos biome stretches for a narrow band not more than 100km deep around the Cape Coast, making it one of the most diverse, richest and smallest floral areas in the world.
In late winter and early spring the southern right whales come into our warmer waters to Calve and provide a delightful sight close in to shore.
Rain falls throughout the year with the heaviest between September and May. The average max day temperature during summer is 25° and in winter 19° with sporadic snowfalls on the higher mountains.

Mossel Bay
Halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth - a bustling holiday resort in summer and ideal winter retreat, it is situated on a spectacular sun-washed peninsula surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean. The Guinness book of world records features it as having the mildest year-round climate, second only to Hawaii.
Sun-drenched, north facing beaches, historic architecture and unique museums, outstanding fish cuisine and an operational waterfront for commercial and leisure craft, make it a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts in search of a pleasant climate and lifestyle.
With the ocean on its doorstep, Mossel Bay boasts a large variety of marine life. Take a boat to seal island; home to a large breeding colony of seals & their cubs or become intrigued by a colourful and astonishing underwater wonderworld while scuba diving.
For the romantic - take a sunset cruise while sipping sundowners or for adrenalin junkies, enjoy shark cage or ship-wreck diving, bungee jumping, horse riding, and parachuting.

George
It is clear to see why this little town, has become a favourite with golf enthusiasts. Nestling in a picturesque environment on a coastal plain beneath the peaks of the Outiniqua mountains and the Indian Ocean, only a 40min drive from most attractions on the Garden route; the area consists of a remarkable blend of mountains, rivers, indigenous and cultivated forests, colourful shrubs and wildflowers, glorious beaches and rich farmlands.

Wilderness
Some of the most awe-inspiring views on the Garden Route are to be seen en route to this picturesque village nestled among the forested dunes and waterways. The Wilderness has long been protected by the forests, rivers, mountains and surf which still today gives meaning to its name.

Sedgefield
A nature lovers' paradise, offering a rich variety of rich and varied bird life, as well as marine, estuarine and evergreen forest species which can be viewed along the many hiking trails and bird hides in the area.

Knysna
Nestling on the banks of the Knysna lagoon and cradled between the majestic Outeniqua mountains and the rugged southern Cape coastline, surrounded by indigenous forest it is a place which tantalises the senses with a unique mix and variety of contrasts. With the smell of earthy dampness and sounds of leafy silence of the forest contrasting the squawking of the gulls in the waterfront, the taste of lemon-doused oysters fresh from the lagoon; a visual panoramic delight from the ocean's horizon to the jagged Knysna heads, it is easy to see why this quaint village has been voted "best town in South Africa" on a number of occasions.
Knysna lagoon offers a myriad of activities including swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Explore the Knysna Quays, a waterfront development. Shop, eat, take a cruise or simply sit and watch the boats. Soak up the sun on any one of the safe beaches. For the wild at heart, visit the tame elephants or go bird watching at the Nature reserve. Drive through Buffalo Bay game reserve for sightings of buck, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys and birds. Catch a glimpse of the famous Knysna seahorses at the aquarium.

Plettenberg Bay
The natural beauty of Plett remains the area's biggest drawcard and entices one to explore either the dramatic rock peninsula of Robberg or the miles of un-spoilt beach. Inland indigenous forests offer hiking trails which wind their way up the wooded valleys or across the ridges displaying the rich diversity of our fynbos wild flower kingdom. Mountain biking in the forests is a popular pass time as is canoeing on the tranquil lagoons and rivers. Dolphins are daily visitors to the shore and in spring the bay offers refuge to southern right whales seeking the ideal conditions in which to calve.

Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma is a Khoi San word meaning "sparkling waters" and indeed the area is made up of fragmented winding river valleys, sparkling with crystal clear cascading streams. The spectacular Gorge of Storm's river ends its journey to the sea in the Tsitsikamma National Park. This park protects the wild, un-spoilt and rugged coastline with its diverse marine fauna and flora and the dense indigenous forests which are home to many massive ancient trees. There are numerous hiking and walking trails the best know of these is the five day otter trail.

Nature's valley
This lovely seaside village is tucked into un-spoilt coastal forest offering the nature lover wonderful opportunities for hiking, birding, swimming and exploring the great beauty of the area.

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