10 reasons why you should explore South Africa’s Garden Route

Stretching from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, this 300-kilometre stretch known as the Garden Route is a top road trip choices for travellers looking to experience the coastal beauty of South Africa.

The good news is that if you’re travelling from abroad and want to experience the Garden Route, it’s relatively cheap, but you will need a reliable set of wheels. Cape Town car hire is quick and easy, and you’ll soon be on your way.

To whet your appetite, here are 10 reasons why you should explore South Africa’s Garden Route.

Some different views of Robberg Nature Reserve by everyone’s favourite uncle, @unclescrooch. And I might be a little biased to anything Robberg. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Nov 15, 2016 at 9:18pm PST

Another stunning Mossel Bay sunrise by @herman.strydom. We have two more days till the weekend and adventures! Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Nov 16, 2016 at 9:55pm PST

Omw our Garden Route scenery! Yet another awesome aerial by @unclescrooch! Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Dec 10, 2016 at 9:20pm PST

A beautiful sunset over the Knysna Lagoon. Thank you @hannesblacko for sharing this stunner with us. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Nov 8, 2016 at 9:06pm PST

If your’e travelling to Knysna, we recommend car hire in George as the drive from Cape Town is roughly 5-6 hours.

Is there anything more spectacular than an electric sunset from the Knysna Heads, looking back over the lagoon and Knysna Town. Photo by @scrumpyjackson Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Oct 26, 2016 at 10:34pm PDT

Beautiful capture by @captain_smulders of the Kaaimans River and abandoned Railway. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Oct 15, 2016 at 11:00pm PDT

Ahhhh Plett Sunrises are just the best. Stunning photograph by @garth_ensley. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Oct 11, 2016 at 10:04pm PDT

Another stunner by @unclescrooch! I have never seen the Nature’s Valley Lagoon from this view. Absolutely breathtaking! Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Oct 6, 2016 at 9:39pm PDT

Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you guys had am amazing Heritage Day and great weekend. Absolutely loving this image of the Harkeville Trail from @pjvanschalkwyk. Hiking partner: @dsgrubb Photo selected by @elrorke

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Sep 25, 2016 at 9:58pm PDT

It’s been a long week guys, but Friday is finally here!! Thank you @nikkidingie for sharing this awesome image of the Wilderness Waterfall in full flow. . . Photo selected by @elrorke . . P.S. It’s @sharynhodges birthday today. How about showing her some love guys ?

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Sep 22, 2016 at 9:33pm PDT