THE SOUTHERN CAPE GARDEN ROUTE

The Garden Route is renowned for its dense and lush forests – the subcontinent’s largest (and among its last) mountain forests. Their dense canopies allow enough sunlight through to sustain a fantasia of fern, shrub, herb, lichen and moss.

The Garden Route’s seasons are less pronounced than those of other regions and year-round rainfall ensures there are always some plants in flower.

Knysna
Voted South Africa’s best small town in a recent competition, there is something magical about Knysna that seduces people. Perhaps it’s the famous forest with its elusive, shy elephants or the incredible vistas of the lagoon and the ocean beyond.

At the Knysna Heads the ocean crashes spectacularly through a narrow rocky outcrop to feed the tranquil waters of the lagoon. The town boasts numerous art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants of quality and produces a sought-after culinary delight – oysters.

Oudtshoorn
Home to the local ostrich industry and the annual Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, Oudtshoorn lies in an arid but spectacular setting in the shadow of the Swartberg Mountains. The fabulous mansions built by ostrich feather farmers of yesteryear are a must-see, as are the awe-inspiring Cango Caves.

All manner of ostrich dishes can be enjoyed in local restaurants and shopping for ostrich-leather products is a joy.

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