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Garden Route

South Africa's ultimate coastal drive through forests, lagoons, and cliffs from Mossel Bay to Storms River

Western Cape186 miles4.0 hours

About this drive

The Garden Route is South Africa's most celebrated road trip, stretching approximately 300 kilometres along the Western Cape coast. The drive winds through an extraordinary variety of landscapes from whale-watching shores and tranquil lagoons to ancient indigenous forests and dramatic sea cliffs. Highlights include the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Knysna Lagoon, and the charming towns of Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay. A legendary drive for any self-respecting road tripper.

Route

2 stops
  1. 1
    Start

    Mossel Bay

    Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

  2. 2
    Destination

    Storms River

    Tsitsikama Street, Bethelsdorp, Eastern Cape 6059, South Africa