25 Reasons why you should go on a Garden Route road trip

Blessed with one of the most beautiful coastlines South Africa have to offer and the many different vegetation’s you will come upon, The Garden Route is a must for anyone planning a South African holiday.

The Garden Route lies between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. If you are planning to go on this trip, hire a car in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth today. South African Tourism recommends at least 4 days if you want to make the best of the scenery.

To give you an idea what the Garden Route has to offer, we looked on Instagram to find 25 reasons why you should go on a Garden Route trip.

Knysna by @craighowes

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Sep 5, 2015 at 6:00am PDT

A #journeythroughtheforest in #plettenbergbay by @mariellamoonstone

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Jun 20, 2015 at 1:16am PDT

Taking it all in at Victoria Bay! Thank you @stevedv for sharing this great photo with us! Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Oct 29, 2015 at 9:31am PDT

Tsitsikamma National Park showing off again. This spectacular photo was taken from the Stormsriver Suspension Bridge. Thank you @tpestana for sharing this with us. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Nov 10, 2015 at 9:18pm PST

Who would you share this with!? SUP in wilderness on the @gardenroute by @willem_dirk

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May 24, 2015 at 2:27am PDT

Keurboomstrand by @sharynhodges A truly wonderful capture Post selected by @deancothill

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Oct 15, 2014 at 10:59am PDT

Just a stunning capture by @jonny_verman at the Birds of Eden in Plettenberg Bay. Keep tagging @gardenroute #gardenroute

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Sep 15, 2014 at 1:01am PDT

@_lislaub Lauren show casing the glory that is #plett on the @gardenroute ———————————————— Tag @gardenroute and #gardenroute in the main caption of your post… Best pictures will be featured. Post selected by @deancothill

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Apr 1, 2014 at 7:40am PDT

This guy was kind enough to pose. #monkey #ape #sanctuary #tsitsikamma. #plettenberg #knysna #travel #wild #wildlife #southafrica #trees #highlife #getaway #getoutside #seemore #domore #domoreofwhatmakesyouhappy #roadtrip #experience #out #gotosouthafrica #gardenroute

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Mar 4, 2016 at 12:36pm PST

Everyone loves are warm #plett @pletttourism from the locals. Photo by @sharynhodges

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Nov 15, 2014 at 9:28am PST

Just love this capture by @andrewrmcdermott of #bloukransbridge

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Mar 15, 2015 at 1:06am PDT

@Regrann from @michaelinho11 – Another piece of paradise! �� #simola #knysna #river #beautiful #forest #kajak #beach #break #gardenroute #travel #instatravel #southafrica #picoftheday #galaxys6edge #summer �� #Regrann

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Mar 3, 2016 at 8:20pm PST

TAG a friend with want to share this with in Sedgefield Photo by @rebecca_travels

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May 31, 2015 at 8:53am PDT

An incredible shot by @jaredhersch of Knysna by night…

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Jun 6, 2015 at 10:40am PDT

And it’s Friday Garden Routers! Hope you all have a fun filled weekend! Epic photo by @boogsgaga of the famous Wedge in Plettenberg Bay. Photo selected by @sharynhodges

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Nov 19, 2015 at 8:43pm PST