Hotels in Garden Route, South Africa

The Garden Route stretches along South Africa's south coast, famous for its lush forests, lagoons, and the dramatic Knysna Heads. With mild temperatures (70°F/21°C in summer, 55°F/13°C in winter), you can hike through Tsitsikamma National Park during the dry December-February season, then head to Plettenberg Bay for paddleboarding on the Indian Ocean. In the rainy June-August months, you'll spot Southern Right whales in Walker Bay or bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge, while Knysna's lagoon-side oyster bars stay lively year-round.