| Few coastal stretches in the world can claim the | | | | forests and remote beaches with shimmering rock |
| beauty of the Garden Route, so named for its lush, | | | | pools and waterfalls along the way. The popular |
| green, indigenous forests, golden beaches and rushing | | | | Otter Trail is a five day hike that follows the |
| rivers. An abundance of bird species and wildlife can | | | | coastline from Storms River Mouth to Nature's Valley |
| be found here and the area's pristine beaches, lapped | | | | in the Tsitsikamma National Park. It's essential to |
| by azure waters, are home to seals, dolphins and | | | | book well in advance as places are limited. |
| whales (the latter from June to October to calve in | | | | If hiking is not for you, there are many other ways |
| the warm Indian Ocean). | | | | to experience the natural splendour of the Garden |
| Occupying a slender coastal plane from the Gouritz | | | | Route from horseriding in the Plettenberg Bay |
| River near Mossel Bay in the west to the Storms | | | | mountainside to paddling canoes around the Robberg |
| River mouth east of Plettenberg Bay, the Garden | | | | peninsula. More sedentary options include packaged |
| Route meanders for 350km along the N2, its main | | | | safaris offered by a variety of game lodges and |
| arterial road. | | | | dolphin and whale watching boat trips. |
| While often compared to the Lake District in England, | | | | Needless to say, the Garden Route offers something |
| the Garden Route's climate is considerably more | | | | for everyone and its accommodation is equally varied. |
| temperate. Summer temperatures average 27 Celsius | | | | Whether its a wooden tree house in indigenous |
| and the winter average is 14 Celsius in the daytime. | | | | forest, surrounded by monkeys and bird life, a rustic |
| The region's Mediterranean climate and natural | | | | beach house, or a sunny penthouse suite, you'll find |
| splendour are complemented by excellent amenities | | | | what you are looking for and so much more. |
| catering for the most diverse and discerning of | | | | A popular option to see the Garden Route is to hire |
| travellers. | | | | a car in Cape Town and drive up the coast, stopping |
| Nature lovers will be in the their element. Hikes along | | | | at charming seaside towns along the way. |
| the craggy coastline takes you through pristine | | | | |