Garden Route
Nestled between majestic mountain ranges and a brilliant blue coastline, the Garden Route beckons one to experience a myriad of attractions and culinary delights.
Garden Route is one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring stretches of land in South Africa. Majestic mountains, breathtaking views, a natural garden of rich, colorful vistas, with valleys and lakes, rivers and forests, and miles upon miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches.
Ristorante Enrico, The Craggs
Ristorante Enrico
Enrico’s is a favorite with both locals and tourists, with its breath-taking beachfront setting, delicious authentic Italian cuisine and live music on most nights.
Food Style
Italian and seafood specialtyChef
EnricoReservations
RequiredService Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 12PM - 9PMTelephone
+27 (0) 44 535 9818/8806Restaurant at Bramon Wine Estate, Plettenberg Bay
Restaurant at Bramon Wine Estate
The wine estate Restaurant is set in the vineyards overlooking the Tsitsikamma Mountains and elephants, allow yourself to be seduced by our collection of extraordinary wines and fresh tapas-styled dishes prepared for the entire family. Alternatively, enjoy one of their picnic hampers, in the shade under a tree by their dam.
Food Style
Tapas-Styled dishesChef
Reservations
RequiredService Hours
11am – 5pm (Kitchen Closes at 4PM) Monday to SundayTelephone
+27 (0)73 833 8183 or +27 (0)60 997 1299Emily’s Restaurant at Emily Moon River Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
Emily’s Restaurant at Emily Moon River Lodge
Emily’s is the most exquisite of dining halls. The spirit of Africa is in every archway, every antique table and in the collectors’ items which adorn every nook and cranny. Lunch by the pool or dine by candlelight and remember the experience for the rest of your life. At Emily Moon we use only the freshest homegrown and local produce to prepare our mouthwatering home-style menu.
Food Style
Home-style menuChef
Reservations
RequiredService Hours
Monday – Sunday from 6pm – 9pmTelephone
+27 (0)44 533 2982Swartberg Pass
Swartberg Pass
Explore the majestic Swartberg Pass on various guided tours. One can drive or hike amongst 500 different species of fauna and flora, while taking in the panoramic views over the Karoo. This pass is also rated as one of the most beautiful in Africa, steeped in a fascinating history and dramatic scenery.
Ostrich Farm Tours
Ostrich Farm Tours
Locals call Oudsthoorn the ostrich capital of the world, as this tiny town's economy flourishes on the farming, feathers and tourism of this giant land bird. It is the numerous ostrich farms that offer travelers an opportunity to get up close to these curious creatures.
Cango Caves
Cango Caves
The dark tunnels and shadowy chambers of this popular tourist cave wind through nearly four kilometers of dimly lit underground passages. Visitors can only explore Cango Caves on guided group tours. The standard tour takes travelers through easy-going portions of the caves, where sharply pointed stalactites and stalagmites are lit up - this makes for excellent photography!
Addo Elephant Park
Addo Elephant Park
Addo Elephant Park is home to one of the densest African Elephant populations in South Africa. Addo Elephant National Park lies in the malaria-free Sundays River valley in the Eastern Cape, just over an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth. You can witness these marvelous creatures by simply travelling to one of the waterholes, which is a hot spot for elephants. The game reserve is also famous for viewing the Big 5.
Plettenberg Bay – Golf
Golf
Plettenberg Bay offers two beautiful golf courses - surrounded by by incredible views and an abundance of animal and plant life, it will leave all golfers feeling rejuvenated and satisfied, no matter the score!
Plettenberg Bay Wine Route
Plettenberg Bay Wine Route
Plettenberg Bay is home to a number of boutique wine farms and is the most easterly wine region in South Africa. This area offers a diverse terrain of wine farms all within a 45 km radius - vineyards lie close to the sea, at the base of surrounding mountains, near indigenous forests, amongst dairy farms, insight of elephants and even along orchards of olive trees and polo ponies.
Robberg Nature Reseve
Robberg Nature Reseve
The Robberg Nature Reserve is a display of the pristine natural beauty along the Garden Route. The high cliffs offer panoramic views of the surrounding bay and mountains and various hikes offer excellent vantage points from which visitors can watch the Cape Fur Seal colony, whales, dolphins and even sharks swimming in the bay.
Hiking
Hiking
The Garden Route is all forest, mountains, rivers and waterfalls making this terrain perfect for hiking! There are various hiking trails in and around the town of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Some popular hikes include the Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail, the Otter Trail, Giant Kingfisher Trail.
Knysna Oysters
Knysna Oysters
Knysna is famous for its Oysters and a visit to this beautiful town would just not be completed without tasting this local delicacy. Enjoy an oyster tour that includes visiting the oyster beds, shucking and tasting both wild and cultivated oysters. Indulging in oysters, should always be accompanied by the obligatory sparkling wine.
Knysna Heads
Knysna Heads
The mighty Knysna Heads can be seen from various view points - these massive sandstone cliffs separate the Knysna Lagoon from the ocean, and are definitely a site to visit when in Knysna. Whether visitors walk or drive, they can go all the way up to the Eastern Head from where they can experience breathtaking views of the ocean and beaches below.
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