Garden Route
Travel Guide
Visit Garden Route
Where to stay in Garden Route
Thesen Island
While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Wilderness Beach
Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Robberg Beach
Well-liked for its beaches and restaurants, you might stop by Robberg Nature Reserve and Plettenberg Bay Beach while you're exploring Robberg Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Under Milkwood Resort
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
Woodlands Self Catering, Knysna
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2023
Popular places to visit
Tsitsikamma National Park
Picturesque valleys, beaches and mountains, diverse wildlife and adventure sports make this one of the Eastern Cape’s most appealing national parks.
Santos Beach
Dine at the restaurant with views of the seals and whales in this wide, sandy coastal stretch with a grassy lawn.
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Sunbathe by the ocean, watch for marine wildlife and ride waves on one of the Western Cape’s best beaches.
Robberg Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve.
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Victoria Bay Beach
Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.
