The Garden Route thoroughly deserves its reputation for enchanting beauty. The 'Garden' refers not to cultivated gardens, but to its captivating, Garden of Eden-like scenery. This region, between Mossel Bay and the Storms River, offers a spectacular coastline of dramatic headlands which give way to white sandy beaches. Behind the sand dunes lie beautiful lakes, with a hinterland of soaring mountains, covered by indigenous rainforest, magnificent twisting passes, waterfalls and wooded ravines.

The Garden Route is perfect for those wanting to relax in beautiful surroundings and for those wishing to be more active. There are plenty of walking trails: around the lakes, along the coast and in the mountains. Adrenalin-junkies are spoilt for choice with canopy tours by zipline, bungee jumping, bridge swinging and tubing. Horse-riding, canoeing, mountain biking and excellent golfing are readily arranged.