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About The Garden Route & Little Karoo |
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| The area stretching along the Southern Cape
coast from Slang River near Heidelberg, eastwards to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms
River has a variety of exquisite flora and fauna, ranging from magnificent fynbos and
protea species to dense tropical forests in the east. This is commonly referred to as the
Garden Route. |
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As its name implies the Garden Route
is an area that is richly endowed by nature, spectacular in many ways, graced with golden
beaches, indigenous forests, lakes, lagoons and meandering rivers. The rugged coastline,
marked by a succession of bays, beaches, cliffs, coves and capes, links one beautiful
resort to another. Bordered in the north by a series of impressive mountain ranges, the
interior is reached via a number of scenic passes. |
| Click images for larger versions The warm Indian Ocean and an abundance of inland water
surfaces offer endless opportunities for bathing, boating, water-skiing, surfing,
windsurfing, angling, diving and birdwatching. Golf, bowls, tennis and hiking are other
popular forms of recreation in this area.
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The Garden Route has a well developed
tourism infrastructure. Accommodation is plentiful and varied, from upmarket hotels to
chalets, cottages, flats, caravan parks, and a myriad of informal bed and breakfast
establishments. Coach tours provide an excellent means of exploring the area. |
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The combination of a delightful climate and spectacular scenic attractions has
contributed greatly to the international acclaim that the Garden Route enjoys. |
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