The Garden Route & Klein Karoo is a playground of contrasts, where golden beaches, sheltered lagoons, lush forests, and rugged mountain valleys meet endless adventure. Over seven days, you can leap from cliffs, paddle rivers and estuaries, cycle forest and dune trails, and explore hidden gorges, all while discovering charming towns and local culture along the way. From adrenaline-packed bungy jumps and canyoning to snorkelling in pristine waters and fat biking through fynbos-covered hills, each day brings a new thrill, and every stop reveals another side of this unforgettable region
๐ Coastal villages & rivers
๐พ Activities on offer:Snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing
Start your adventure along the southern coast. Paddle estuaries, explore dunes on fat bikes, enjoy a game drive, view whales in-season, or hike trails with ocean and river views.
๐ก Explore more: Discover quiet fishing villages, local seafood, and artisan markets
๐ก Stayover: Witsand, Riversdale, or Stillbaai guesthouse
๐ Greater Mossel Bay
๐ฅพ Activities on offer:Snorkelling, kayaking, shark cage diving, hiking, trail running, fat biking
Explore beaches and coastal trails or snorkel in sheltered coves. Cycling and hiking trails offer great views of the ocean and cliffs.
๐ก Explore more: Visit the Dias Museum, historic harbour, and local seafood restaurants.
๐จ Stayover: Mossel Bay guesthouses and hotels
๐ George & Wilderness coast
๐ช Activities on offer:Canyoning, hiking, ziplining, paragliding
Get your adrenaline fix with canyoning in nearby gorges or fly across the forest canopy on a zipline. Mountain biking and forest trails offer more relaxed adventure.
Explore more: Explore Wilderness beaches, rivers, and scenic drives through the Outeniqua Pass.
๐จ Stayover: George or Wilderness guesthouses or hotels
๐ Knysna Lagoon and Greater Knysna
๐ Activities on offer:Snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, marine safari, wildlife viewing, birding, paragliding, ziplining
Enjoy lagoon paddles, forest rides, or hikes along cliff paths. Trails offer both adventure and peaceful nature immersion.
Explore more: Discover Knysnaโs waterfront, local markets, craft shops, and nearby beaches.
๐จ Stayover: Knysna or Sedgefield guesthouses or hotels
๐ Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma National Park (Garden Route)
Activities on offer: Canyoning, bungy jumping, ziplining, hiking, marine safari, wildlife viewing
Take on Tsitsikammaโs canyons, soar above forests on ziplines, or leap from the world-famous Bloukrans Bridge. Hiking and trails provide more scenic options.
๐ก Explore more: Explore the Storms River suspension bridge and marine reserves, or relax on Plett beaches.
๐ Stayover: Plettenberg Bay or Tsitsikamma lodge or hotel
๐Klein Karoo mountains, passes & valleys
๐ดโโ๏ธ Activities on offer:Hiking, trail running, mountain biking, hot air balloon rides, wildlife viewing
Venture into the Klein Karoo for meandering in limestone gorges, hiking in the Swartberg foothills, or mountain biking scenic trails.
๐ก Explore more: Visit Cango Caves, ostrich farms, and local craft markets
๐ก Stayover: Oudtshoorn or Herold guesthouse
๐ Klein Karoo valleys & mountains
๐ฅพ Activities on offer:Hiking, trail running, mountain biking
Finish your adventure in the Klein Karooโs remote valleys. Bike, run, or hike trails amid mountains and vineyards for a final dose of active exploration.
๐ก Explore more: Taste wines and gin of the Klein Karoo wine route, explore historic Zoar, and enjoy local cuisine in Ladismith.
๐ก Stayover: Calitzdorp, Zoar, or Ladismith guesthouse
*Please note: Entry fees apply for day visits at nature reserves
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