Stretching along the Southern Cape coast from Heidelberg, in the west, to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River, in the east… the regions entrance to the interior is barred by towering mountains which are breached by passes and gorges.
The silence which is evoked by this ever-changing landscape carries a still, fragrant and sea-scented air. With so much of the Garden Route’s beauty unspoilt – visitors often feel that they have been set free to play in God’s backyard.
A well-developed tourist infrastructure has strung the regions and towns together along its coast like a string of pearls. In all of them; artists, writers, naturalists and nature lovers co-exist with those devoting their time and energy to catering to the whims and special ‘fancies’ of the year-round visitors.
This area is rife with legends of ‘hillbillies and the seldom-seen Kynsna elephants – with soft mornings, the early sun settles upon the ‘perfect wave’ near Victoria Bay.
Visit the worked-out and overgrown goldmines of Millwood, where prospectors indulged in a 19th century fortune-seeking frenzy, the graves of early pioneers seem forever fresh.
A treasure trove of history, culture, food, sport and entertainment awaits you between the Overberg and Plettenberg Bay.
The Ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn are a favourite tourist attraction. Guest can enjoy ostrich steaks; buy ostrich products and even take an ostrich ride (only on adult ostrichs).
Enjoy the Garden Route and all that it has to offer you….
Oudtshoorn is also home to the well-renowned Cango caves and the wildlife ranch which is home to over 300 animals… and this includes the fearsome and fascinating crocodiles, alligators and even cheetahs. Oudtshoorn even has a well-known butterfly show farm and and Angora Show Farm.
