Garden Route — Cape toTsitsikamma.
Distance
580 km
Duration
2 days
Climb
3,200 m
Garden Route — Cape to Tsitsikamma.
South Africa's most popular coastal road stretches from Cape Town through the Cape Overberg and Garden Route National Park to the Tsitsikamma forest. Day 1 crosses the dramatic mountain passes of the Cape Fold Mountains. Day 2 rides the lush 'Garden Route' proper — indigenous forest, lagoons, and the Storms River gorge.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance580 km
Days2
Total climb3,200 m
DifficultyModerate
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2 days, 2 moods.
A suggested split across 2 days with 10 waypoints to discover along the way.
Cape TownStart · Start in Cape Town under Table Mountain. Head east on the N2.
Sir Lowry's PassScenic Point · The first dramatic Cape Fold Mountain pass. Views back over False Bay and the Cape Peninsula.
HermanusPhoto Spot · The world's best land-based whale watching (July–December). Southern Right Whales calve in Walker Bay. The cliff path follows the blows.
Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyScenic Point · Pinot Noir country in a mountain valley. Several excellent wineries open for tastings.
GeorgeOvernight · Overnight in George. Good facilities. Outeniqua Pass access nearby.
WildernessScenic Point · The first Garden Route 'proper' town. Lagoon systems and beaches.
Knysna HeadsPhoto Spot · The narrow rocky entrance to Knysna Lagoon. Views from the east head are spectacular. The oysters here are famous.
Plettenberg BayScenic Point · The glamorous Garden Route beach resort. Whale and dolphin watching from the beach.
Bloukrans Bridge BungeeScenic Point · The world's highest commercial bungee at 216m. Whether jumping or not, the bridge view over the forested gorge is dramatic.
Storms RiverEnd · End at Storms River in Tsitsikamma National Park. The suspension bridge over the river gorge is a short walk. Ancient yellowwood forest.
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