One of South Africa’s top tourist destinations is the Garden Route. The easiest way to independently travel this beautiful land strip is by hiring a car and going on a self-drive tour. This will give you all the freedom to discover your personal Garden Route highlights. No need to be scared of driving in the Garden Route by yourself, as the road conditions are excellent.

The Garden Route stretches along the South Western Cape Coast where we have some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the country and are blessed with warm summers and mild winters.Find and book cheap plane tickets with CheapOair.ca and save money with one
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The garden route is famous for its beautiful scenery and many activities. Our personal top 5 activities are described below.

Surfing at Victoria Bay

Victoria Bay is handled as the surf spot along the Garden Route. The wave quality is world class and conditions are very consistent. This surfers’ paradise offers waves for anyone, no matter if you are a rookie or a pro.

Jump of Bloukrans River Bridge

It’s the world’s highest commercial bungee jump, 216 meters free fall for a full 7 seconds. This says it all. Are you tough enough?

The Knysna Elephant Park

Meet some of the bigger inhabitants of Knysna, the Knysna Elephants. Those friendly giants are the last survivors of their tragic and mystic history. Get close to them and take them for a walk.

See the Great White

Find an agency that offers shark cage diving, hop on the next boat, put on your wet suit and jump in the cage to see the Great Whites in their natural environment; a scary yet highly impressive experience.

Ride with the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Train

This train is South Africa’s last remaining schedules steam train. The ride takes you on a 52 km ride between George and Mossel Bay boosting amazing scenic views that show South Africa’s full beauty.

There are plenty of other activities offered along the Garden Route, ranging from tandem skydiving over oyster eating up to ostrich racing. See and decide for yourself, what your personal highlights are, but take the freedom to do it at your own pace. Hire a car and start driving.