Journey through the Garden Route & Karoo and discover two regions of unique contrast, a fascinating picture of nature’s diversity. From majestic mountains to vast plains, from forests to lagoons & a variety of lakes - and a playground coast washed by a warm ocean. Add an extravagant mix of people, culture and history and a tradition of hospitality to the traveler and you have a region that simply demands to be explored. The garden of South Africa’s Cape is blessed with a mild climate that provides year-round opportunities for the visitor to enjoy the unique attractions of the Garden Route.

From May to August you can take advantage of the less hectic, less crowded & more tranquil Scenic Season period, when accommodation is more readily available and special rates are offered by most establishments.

The many mild & sunny days are perfect for simply lazing on the beach, or for taking long walks along the stretches of pristine beach that the region is well known for. Or perhaps you’d prefer to embark on something more exhilarating, such as a beach, forest, or mountain hike. It is little known fact that the Garden Route’s lowest rainfalls occur during the months of June & July. The region has a temperate climate throughout the year & winters are generally mild, with average temperatures in the 20’s.

Explore one of the many lagoons and lakes, or lose yourself in nature amid the grandeur of giant yellowwood or milkwood trees in on of the indigenous forests. The bright flash of a wing could alert you to the sight of a shy Knysna Loerie - or one of the approximately 250 other species of bird making the region such a prime destination for bird lovers.

This is also the time of year that the gentle giants of the sea, the Southern Right Whales come to play in our waters. Each year Southern right Whales migrate into the waters of Southern to calve & nurse their young. Metres from the shore they provide unsurpassed whale-watching opportunities. A total of 37 species of whales & dolphins frequent the Southern African waters.

An excellent network of roads links the Garden Route to all major points in the country. Within the region itself the roads are excellent. The region’s airport at George, in the heart of the Garden route, is serviced regularly with flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg & Durban. Luxury inter-city coaches operate between the major cities of the country & the towns of the Garden Route