Things to do in Garden Route District Municipality

Stay in Plettenberg Bay and spend your days on Central Beach, one of the busiest beaches in Plett. Head here for thrills on the water, wildlife watching excursions and oceanfront restaurants. Pick up new skills such as surfing and scuba diving or simply soak up the South African sun on warm, golden sand.

Go hiking across a peninsula of striking rock formations and reach breathtaking lookout points at Robberg Nature Reserve. Spot majestic marine wildlife and flocks of colorful bird species. Visit a historic lighthouse and relax on secluded beaches. Robberg Nature Reserve sits on a headland at the southern tip of Plettenberg Bay and extends offshore for almost 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) into the Indian Ocean.

Santos Beach is a sandy bay area known for the dolphins and whales that can be seen here. Intriguing landmarks, shops and restaurants decorate the section at the back of the beach, making it popular with vacationers and locals. Swim in the warm, clean water with your family and friends.

The rugged scenery and gem-hued waters of the Knysna Lagoon attract many visitors to this scenic part of South Africa’s famed Garden Route. View the rugged headlands, which mark the narrow entrance to the lagoon, follow hiking trails along the lagoon edge and step aboard a boat for a scenic cruise out on the lagoon.

Join one of the walking trails or paddle along a meandering river in Wilderness National Park, a compact, stunning section of the wider Garden Route region. Located just outside the town of the same name, this park is famed for its waterways and as an internationally significant haven for wildlife. Visit here for birdwatching opportunities, stunning lake scenery and adventure sports thrills.