Garden Route National Park
Mountains on one side, a rugged coastline on the other. Garden Route National Park stretches across around 68 kilometres of coast and gives you every reason to leave the 4x4 parked for a while.
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Here, the route runs between mountains and sea.
Garden Route National Park covers around 68 kilometres of coastline. The landscape is mountainous, with high cliffs and wide coastal views.
The park works well for hiking and mountain biking. The Otter Trail is a well-known multi-day hike, while several day trails cater for different levels.
Key parts of the park include Tsitsikamma, Knysna Lakes, Wilderness and Nature’s Valley.
Not everything happens on land.
The park can also be explored from the water. Snorkelling and diving are among the activities mentioned here.
Kayak trips are organised at Storms River Mouth, giving you a different view of the landscape than from the road or a hiking trail.
Harkerville keeps things quieter.
Around Kranshoek and Harkerville lies a less visited part of Garden Route National Park.
This area suits travellers looking for an adventurous coastal hike. You can also stay at Storms River Mouth, where the rest camp chalets sit on a narrow strip between the mountains and the sea, with views over the coast.
What you can do in Garden Route National Park:
- Kayak at Storms River Mouth
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
Self-drive trips in the region
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