Top Things to do in Garden Route
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Garden Route That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Garden Route, South Africa including Klipkerk, St Peter's Church, Holy Trinity Church, St Mark's Cathedral, Geelkrans Nature Reserve, Experience @ Hakuna Matata Game Farm, Robinson Pass, Storms River Suspension Bridge, Arbeidsgenot, Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.
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1. Klipkerk
2. St Peter's Church
3. Holy Trinity Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By mickylamay - Johannesburg, South Africa
one of my favorite places , beautiful setting , feeling the love of Jesus in this tiny building just perfect for any visitor
4. St Mark's Cathedral
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
5. Geelkrans Nature Reserve
6. Experience @ Hakuna Matata Game Farm
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Leisure Farm Walk to the lions with canapés and wine / rusks and coffee OR Scenic Game Drive. All activities under 400 ZAR. Contact us for exact rates. GUIDED WALK: Minimum 2 persons. 1.5 hours - 2 hours An Approx 2.7 km guided circle farm walking route to the lions' camp with extended ups and down served with coffee and rusks in the morning / canape and glass of wine in the afternoon. View young Macadamia trees along the way, learn about the process of these trees. Possible game to be viewed along the way. Sighting our 3 big cats at the turnaround point (large enclosure) while enjoying the panoramic views. 07:30 / 17:30. Minimum 4 persons. GAME DRIVE: Minimum 4 persons. Approximately 2 hours. Take a drive on the farm in an open vehicle viewing various game (buffalo,zebra, different antelope) and enjoy panoramic views complimented with the scents of indigenous fynbos flora.
7. Robinson Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CliveR253 - Mossel Bay, South Africa
This hike starts at the top of Robinson Pass, between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. It’s rated as ‘moderate’ difficulty, which it probably is if you are not 57 years old and moderately unfit, like I am. I would rate it a tough walk. Don’t try it alone, the trail is remote and you are almost always the only people on the trail. Wear good non-slip adventure type shoes, a hat and take a hiking stick. You walk through quite a lot of brush, so I would recommend long pants. I carried a couple of bananas, a roast beef and mustard sandwich and 2 liters of water. It’s about 13km long and is going to take you the best part of a day to complete. Start early, you will want to tarry to take photos. I did 5km in and turned around to go back. Thank god I had my trusty walking stick. In some parts I had to clamber over rocks. I would advise against taking the hike after it rained. The trail can get greasy and slippery. The mountains leach water and it stays wet on the sides where the sun does not reach. If you fall off the trail, it’s a long way down. The sides of the mountains are pretty steep - say 60 or 70 degree slopes. It’s a beautiful trail and is still recovering from fire a huge fire in 2019. The flora is breathtaking, I have ever seen such a variety of plants in such a small area. The mountains are majestic and the rock formations are a sight. Didn’t see them but the trail is used by Klipspringer buck, I saw old and fresh spoor. A curious lack of birds, I only heard them singing 3 or 4 times and didn’t see any on my walk. I highly recommend this trail. It’s a challenging hike and the beauty is breathtaking.
8. Storms River Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,022 reviews
This picturesque suspension bridge is on one of the shorter hikes of this river gorge.
Reviewed By west0909 - Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States
There is an entrance fee to the park, but IMHO it's worth every penny--the park is just another one of the amazing landscapes South Africa has to offer, but is so unlike the rest. The walk to the Storms River Suspension Bridge is lovely, the type of walk you want to have your camera at the ready throughout b/c every turn is more beautiful than the next. The walk to the bridge was 20-30 minutes each way, leisurely, and was quite accessible (it wouldn't be doable with wheels, there are too many stairs, but it is a board-path that makes for pretty easy walking. There are several suspension bridges (the one in all the pictures at the mouth of the river, then a few others right nearby). We only had time to walk tot he bridge and back, but you can continue onto other paths to make the journey as long as you'd like. If the weather is cooperating, the views alone are worth the walk, but the walk itself is a great experience, too.
9. Arbeidsgenot
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
From the turn of century to 1950 this charming museum was the home of the composer of South Africa’s first national anthem.
Reviewed By paulabQ1240CL - Kloof, South Africa
Despite the town being very busy preparing for the KKNK music festival, we had the most wonderful tour by an informed, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. The house is a great window into how life was like and some of the driving forces behind the importance of Afrikaans becomming an official language in South Africa. We can all learn from the struggles of people who have gone before us in wanting their heritage and culture to be recognised. CJ Lagenhoven has so many stories to tell beyond those he wrote down.
10. Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 966 reviews
It's true. Highgate is the world's oldest ostrich show farm. But it is a working farm too. So we don't do things for show. We give you the real African farm experience. Our guided tour takes approx. 75 minutes & an expert guide will show you our modern breeding methods, how the largest eggs of any living bird species are incubated, and see the hatching room. Experience the opportunity of hand feeding an Ostrich. Enjoy our Pepper Tree Restaurant! We take advantage ofour magnificent all-year round climate to set the tables under our ancient Peruvian pepper tree so the whole family dines al fresco-style while enjoying the great outdoors. Catch your breath and visit our shop selling only genuine, South African-made products, many of which are produced by our skilled staff on the farm using our own resources. From beautiful decoupage ostrich eggs to delicate ostrich leather products. We are situated 10km outside Oudtshoorn on the R328 road to Mossel Bay.
Reviewed By RichardHugen - Roosendaal, The Netherlands
12 years ago we visited this farm also. This time we wanted to show Highgate to friends. Although it was our second time we enjoyed it as much. The four of us had a “private” tour that made it extra enjoyable. Our guide gave extensive explanations and responded to our points of interest. The one hour- tour was more than worthwhile.
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