Garden Route & Beyond Holidays

South Africa’s famous Garden Route reveals a captivating mix of dramatic coastlines, rolling vineyards, charming villages and relaxed seaside towns - making it one of the country’s most rewarding road trip experiences.

Travel via Hermanus, renowned for some of the world’s best land-based whale watching, where southern right whales can often be seen breaching close to shore between July and November. Continue eastwards to the beautiful coastal retreats of Plettenberg Bay or St Francis Bay, both offering a perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor adventure, from pristine beaches ad hiking trails to water sports and wildlife encounters.

For a different perspective, venture inland along the scenic Route 62, a spectacular route winding through rugged valleys and rolling wine country dotted with charming towns, famed for their Cape Dutch architecture. Complete your journey with an unforgettable safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a vast private reserve celebrated for its striking semi-desert landscapes.

Trailfinders offers a wide range of Garden Route holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore South Africa on a fly drive holiday, aboard the iconic luxury Rovos Rail, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine South Africa with a beach destination – they are the perfect people to ask.