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The Garden Route stretches from Mossel Bay in the west to Storms River in the east.
It gets its name from the rich, green forests, flowering fynbos and abundant streams, rivers and waterfalls occurring here.
Also, the Garden Route is one of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
In today’s email:
What is the best season to visit the Garden Route?
Is a visit to the Garden Route worth it?
Around the Web: Why we love the Garden Route, 20 Gems of the Cape South Coast Wine Region, Visit these 8 unknown places in South Africa at least once, and more.
From Social Media - Take a swing on the wild side at Hans Merensky Hotel & Spa Golf Course!
South African Food You Will Love - How to make fluffy Phuthu pap
Only in South Africa - South Africa's most unique restaurant/10 course meal at Die Strandloper, Langebaan
March is considered the best time to drive the Garden Route. Starting your journey in Cape Town will be business as usual, with regular city traffic. But once you exit the city and take the majestic passes into the greater Western Cape, the drive will be far more tranquil and scenic.
Definitely! A serendipitous combination of world-class beaches, iridescent lagoons and indigenous forests interspersed with welcoming towns, and a simple, scenic, ocean-hugging highway guarantees the Garden Route inclusion in every roundup of ultimate four-wheeled adventures.
Aside from its spectacular views, the Garden Route also offers many cultural attractions. There are quaint towns dotted along the coast, where visitors can experience South African culture through its many attractions — from savouring fresh oysters to visiting a local market. If you’re in search of some relaxation, there is an abundance of spas and wellness centres offering massage treatments, yoga sessions and hot tubs.
Along the curl of the Atlantic, fresh inspiration surges in from the Cape South Coast wine region. The ocean-infused collection of seven districts includes Elgin, the Overberg, Walker Bay, Swellendam, Lower Duivenhoks, Plettenberg Bay; and as the compass turns to the very edge of the African continent, Cape Agulhas.
There is something about the unknown that stirs one to explore, take to the open road, and these unknown places in South Africa are no exception.
Siya Kolisi’s love for South Africa and its people is no secret. Boasting beautiful coastlines, diverse cultures and many interesting tourist attractions, there is indeed a lot to love about the country.
Time Out Magazine is really fond of Cape Town, again ranking this gorgeous city at the top of one of its ‘best of’ lists. The magazine asked over 21,000 city-dwellers across the globe a few pointed questions to find out the best cities for art and culture right now. Locals were quizzed on their city’s best cultural venues and experiences and were also asked to score their city’s cultural offering based on both its quality and affordability.
According to the announcement for this year’s top picks, the Top 100 “represents the epitome of luxury dining, bringing together the most worthy, reliable, and trusted representatives of the luxury restaurant industry from around the globe.
South African National Parks (SanParks), supported by TotalEnergies and First National Bank (FNB), has recognised deserving conservationists at this year’s annual Kudu Awards ceremony held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
Singita has a long history of protecting the environment, starting with its first location (now known as the Sabi Sand Reserve), which was purchased almost a century ago by the grandfather of the founder Luke Bailes. It was once used as a hunting concession but it is now a nature reserve where every species is taken care of.
Take a swing on the wild side at Hans Merensky Hotel & Spa Golf Course! Giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and other safari animals call this course home. Voted the best walking course in South Africa, the course is located on the fringe of Kruger National Park in Phalaborwa and is sure to please golfers and safari enthusiasts alike.
South Africa's most unique restaurant/10 course meal at Die Strandloper, Langebaan