Southern Africa | South Africa | Western Cape | Garden Route | Kruger Park | Malaria Free

Officially South Africa's Garden Route extends from George in the Western Cape to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and the route is one of South Africa's most beautiful and scenic drives.  The Garden Route is a perfect self-drive holiday and a great extension to a Cape Town and Cape Winelands vacation.

​

Our guests often love to spend a couple of days on the Overberg Coast, an easy 2 hour drive from Cape Town with Hermanus at its heart.  The coastal drive along False Bay is stunning and Hermanus itself is recognized as one of the top 12 land based whale watching sites in the world.  (The season generally runs from June to end October but whales have been spotted as early as September).

​

Travel on through the smaller towns to Mossel Bay and George (a great stop off is Fancourt if you are a Golf Lover).  Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are must see destinations before moving on to the Tsitsikamma with its lush forests.  There's plenty to do and see en-route and its a great spot for easy but scenic walks. 

​

Our guests often like to end their Garden Route drive in Port Elizabeth.  If you are travelling with kids, why not extend your stay with a malaria-free safari at the highly acclaimed Shamwari Game Reserve?

Highlights

• Whale watching from the cliffs in Hermanus

• Stopping off at one of the many little farm stalls and cafe's along the route

• A boat trip on the Knysna Lagoon over to the Featherbed Nature Reserve

• The many Blue Flag beaches

Need Inspiration?

Where to Stay

You will note that we present our accommodation options in a slightly different way, Instagram style.  You won't find lengthy descriptions and information on how many hair dryers there are in your bedroom.  We let the pictures do the talking.  We prefer to get to know you, your likes and your quotation will include our detailed hotel recommendations and information (including hairdryers!).

​

THE MARINE HOTEL

Hermanus

Centrally Located

Great location on the Cliffs

FANCOURT

George

Just outside town

Award Winning Golf Course

THE PLETTENBERG

Plettenberg Bay

Just outside of town

Stunning located on the clifftops

PEZULA RESORT

Knysna

Just outside of town

Great Spa & Golf Course

THE TURBINE HOTEL KNYSNA

Knysna

Just outside town

Quirky renovation on the water

SETTLERS DRIFT LODGE

End of Garden Route

Not far from Port Elizabeth

Stunning Tented Lodge

BELVEDERE MANOR

Knysna

Just outside of town

Gorgeous Country House

LA PLUME GUEST HOUSE

OUDTSHOORN

In the heart of the Ostrich Capital

of the World and near the Caves

SWARTBERG COUNTRY MANOR

Klein Karoo

A lovely traditional farm near Oudtshoorn and off the beaten track

Tour Ideas to get you thinking!

Insider Access is our programme aimed at creating unique and exciting experiences for our guests.  We strive to create and discover experiences for you that you may not be able to find elsewhere and are available throughout our world wide destinations.  Find out how you can get "Insider Access" when you book through Journeys!

The Hector Pietersen Museum with Antoinette Sithole

Antoinette Sithole is the sister to the late Hector Pieterson, who was killed by police in the June 16th, 1976 uprisings where students were protesting against being taught in the medium of Afrikaans. Hector Pieterson became a symbol for the uprisings as he was the youngest to be killed. Antoinette witnessed his death, and was the only survivor in the famous photo as seen on the left.

​

Join Antoinette Sithole for a half day private guided tour to learn more.

After-Hours at the Zeitz MOCAA

Zeitz MOCAA offers over one hundred galleries spread over nine floors, dedicated to a large cutting edge permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and Centres for Art Education, Curatorial Excellence, Performative Practice, Photography, the Moving Image and the Costume Institute. Museum facilities include bookshops, reading rooms, rest areas, rooftop sculpture garden, a restaurant on the roof and coffee shop on the ground floor.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the NHS have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad. For more on security, local laws, plus passport and visa information, see https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk. Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting . For further information, please visit our Travel Advice page. The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

​