Garden Route

Garden Route is a natural attraction in South Africa. The Garden Route follows the southern coast for about 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Storms River, with lagoons, indigenous forest, cliffs and long beaches.

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The Garden Route follows the southern coast for about 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Storms River, with lagoons, indigenous forest, cliffs and long beaches. Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are the main bases, and Tsitsikamma National Park holds the forest and suspension bridges at the eastern end. It is usually driven over four to six days.

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How to get to Garden Route

Garden Route sits in South Africa. It pairs well with Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The source we checked states that entry to Garden Route is free.

Garden Route FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Garden Route?

The source we checked states that entry to Garden Route is free.

Where is Garden Route?

Garden Route is in South Africa.

What is near Garden Route?

Nearby places include Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Robben Island, Boulders Beach.

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