Turn up the radio and roll down your windows, because it’s time to take a drive through South Africa’s breathtaking Garden Route. Running 190 miles from Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth, this route is filled with beaches to explore, resorts to enjoy, and scenic views to awe about.
California’s Pacific Coast Highway and Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive don’t even compare to this South African Route. It’s a popular attraction for both locals and tourists, which isn’t surprising considering the natural beauty laced in through this drive. Miles of costal beaches, exotic wildlife, and dense forests are easily accessible, making this route one of the best in the world.
When in Africa, how could you not experience a true safari? Well, we have the best safari experience for YOU! Amakhala Game Reserve is equipped with guided safaris, and luxury lodges and camps. It doesn’t get any better than that. Pull right off the Garden Route, for the chance to see cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and much more.
Moving along the coast, where the horizon meets the sea, is where you can find a 5-star hotel that showcases some of the best views of the Garden Route. Located in Plettenberg Bay, the Plettenberg Hotel is equipped with beautiful infinity pools, a wellness spa, and a some of the freshest cuisine in South Africa.
Seafood at the Plettenberg is inspired by the fresh marine life located right in Plettenberg Bay. Treat yourself to blackened tuna tataki or Mossel Bay Sole, some of this restaurant’s favorites. And after a nice meal, head down to the Sandbar where you can sip on the Mermaid’s Dream cocktail, or award winning wines.
But the wine doesn’t stop at the Plettenberg Hotel Sandbar. Plettenberg has been declared a Wine of Origin region, meaning that the the grapes used in the entire making of the wine originated from Plettenberg.
Most trips along the Garden Route either start or end in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town is filled with some of the most breathtaking views and experiences. One view you won’t want to miss is the panoramic from the top of Table Mountain National Park. Not to mention, it is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Here, you can climb mountains, picnic in the forests, and even see penguins on the Boulders beach penguin colony.
Want to see Cape Town from the sky? No problem. A Moveable Feast Travel will book you an outstanding helicopter ride overlooking all of Table Mountain. And, if you want to journey through the rest of the Garden Route by foot, Cape Town has some of the best winelands in all of South Africa. Constantia, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch are vineyard regions filled with the the country’s best wines, and even better views.
The wildlife, the wine, the food, and the views of the Garden Route are calling your name. So don’t hesitate, because this drive down the coast will top any road trip you’ve ever had.
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