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La Garden Route est un lieu magique entre les montagnes Outeniqua et l'océan Indien qui offre aux visiteurs un spectacle naturel exquis. Commençant le long de la plaine côtière entre Mossel Bay et Storms River, il s'agit d'une visite plus longue qui vaut la peine d'être entreprise.
Découvrez les plaines sereines d'Oudtshoorn, où des fermes d'autruches de longue date offrent un aperçu d'animaux uniques et de souvenirs uniques. Ensuite, continuez vers le labyrinthe souterrain des grottes de Cango et émerveillez-vous devant les anciennes et gigantesques stalactites et stalagmites
POINTS FORTS
• Explorez les anciennes formations rocheuses des grottes de Cango
• Partez à l'aventure dans la seule grotte de spectacle existante en Afrique
• Visitez Tsitsikamma, la forêt indigène la plus vénérée d'Afrique du Sud
• Prendre un bain de soleil sur les plages immaculées de Plettenberg Bay
Continuez jusqu'au cœur de la Garden Route et admirez les vues envoûtantes de Knysna. C'est une destination incontournable pour les huîtres et le champagne, et vaut la peine de faire une pause pour se détendre avec des soins de spa de classe mondiale ou une journée de golf.
Les amateurs d'aventure voudront se rendre dans les forêts de Tsitsikamma ou conquérir le saut à l'élastique le plus haut du monde, qui se trouve au large du pont de Bloukrans. Avec les plages immaculées de Plettenberg Bay et Game Farms également le long de cette route, la Garden Route est une escapade vraiment idyllique qui peut être adaptée aux goûts de tous les voyageurs.
Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is a serene and tranquil area of flatlands known as the ostrich capital of the world. It’s home to the world’s largest ostrich population and there are a number of specialised ostrich breeding farms you can visit such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm. Here you can learn more about the spectacular history of Oudtshoorn and pick up hand-painted, carved ostrich eggs and ostrich feathers.
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Cango Caves
Marvel at the gigantic stalactites and stalagmites of the exquisite Cango Caves, where early humans lived in the middle and later stone ages. The awe-inspiring caves were discovered in 1780 and contain preserved stone artefacts and other cultural materials. Visitors can tour the extensive system of tunnels and chambers, which cover over four kilometres, or opt to do some crawling through the caves.
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Cango Wildlife Ranch
Just outside of Oudtshoorn, the Cango Wildlife Ranch is the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre in the world. The ranch provides visitors with the chance to view and touch a variety of wild animals, including Africa’s spotted cheetah, snakes and the king of the jungle – the lion.
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Knysna
Best known as the place to enjoy oysters and champagne, Knysna is the heart of the Garden Route. It is a place of dazzling views, where you can experience indigenous forests, mountains and the tranquil lagoon. Knysna has become a favourite location among local and international travellers who come for relaxing stays featuring impressive golf courses and luxury spas.
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Featherbed Nature Reserve
The Feather Bed Reserve is the premier eco-¬experience on the Garden Route. Getting there involves a ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon. Once you reach the western head a 4×4 takes you up into the reserve, with photo stops at the best viewpoints. A specialist guide is along for the journey, providing insightful facts and information about the history and flora of this protected area.
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Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma is South Africa’s most revered forest area. The dramatic region sits on a 200m-high plateau and stretches from including fauna and flora found nowhere else in the world, making it the third-largest reserve in the country. the Bloukrans River to the Tsitsikamma River and the Indian Ocean. The region offers a range of activities from hiking to mountain biking, kayaking, tubing, and even the world’s highest bungee jump from the Bloukrans Bridge.\
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Addo Elephant Park
Addo Elephant Park provides the unique opportunity to encounter the awe-inspiring African elephant in person. Addo is a long-standing conservation effort that today protects over 450 elephants and other wildlife. The park has also expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity.