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Garden Route Coastal Adventure · 7 days

Embark on a breathtaking journey along South Africa's southern coast. From the dramatic cliffs of Chapman's Peak to the lush forests of Tsitsikamma, this route blends marine wildlife, rugged shorelines, and world-class scenic drives.

7days
15stops
689km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Cape Peninsula · Hermanus · Agulhas · Mossel Bay · Knysna · Plettenberg Bay — start in Cape Town, end in Tsitsikamma.

DAY01

Chapman's Peak Drive → Cape of Good Hope

39 km · 25m driving · Overnight in Cape of Good Hope
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Chapman's Peak Drive· start
  2. 18 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    Boulders Beach
  4. 21 km · 14m
  5. 15:00
    Cape of Good Hope· overnight
DAY02

Stony Point Penguin Colony → Gearings Point

85 km · 53m driving · Overnight in Gearings Point
  1. 09:00
    Stony Point Penguin Colony· start
  2. 39 km · 24m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Gearings Point· overnight
DAY03

Cape Agulhas Lighthouse → Southernmost Point of Africa

102 km · 1h 14m driving · Overnight in Southernmost Point of Africa
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Cape Agulhas Lighthouse· start
  2. 1.2 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Southernmost Point of Africa· overnight
DAY04

The Point of Mossel Bay → Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse

252 km · 2h 49m driving · Overnight in Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
  1. 09:00
    The Point of Mossel Bay· start
  2. 0.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse· overnight
DAY05

Map of Africa Viewpoint → Knysna

108 km · 1h 8m driving · Overnight in Knysna Heads
  1. 09:00
    Map of Africa Viewpoint· start
  2. 53 km · 33m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Knysna Heads· overnight
DAY06

Robberg Nature Reserve → Lookout Beach

42 km · 32m driving · Overnight in Lookout Beach
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Robberg Nature Reserve· start
  2. 6.5 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Lookout Beach· overnight
DAY07

Bloukrans Bridge → Storms River Mouth Suspension…

61 km · 38m driving
  1. 09:00
    Bloukrans Bridge· start
  2. 29 km · 18m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge
Heads Up
  • Wild Card or SANParks entry fees apply at Cape of Good Hope and Tsitsikamma.
  • Whale watching in Hermanus is best from June to November.
  • Drive on the left side of the road and be cautious of baboons near the Cape Peninsula.
  • Book Robberg Nature Reserve hiking slots early during peak holiday periods.