Garden Route and Eastern Cape
Travel along South Africa's Garden Route to enjoy one of the most iconic journeys in the world. You'll find secluded beaches, charming coastal towns and quite breathtaking mountain and forest scenery.
The usual approach to the Garden Route is from Cape Town, via Swellendam or on the famous Route 62 across the arid and starkly beautiful Little Karoo. The towns of Montagu and Oudtshoorn are well worth exploring before dropping down to the coast through the impressive Outinequa Pass.
The best of the Garden Route itself stretches from Mossel Bay to Storms River Mouth, with a number of town providing welcoming and good value accommodation. Wilderness and Plettenberg both have excellent beaches and Knysna has an array of boutiques, cafes and restaurants, as well as a lively ...more
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Superb Accommodation - Lowest Prices
Choose the holiday accommodation that's right for you from our top selection of hotels and resorts. All are in great location and offer the best value in their class. The special rates shown are per person per night with up to 2 people in a hotel room. Look out for:
• Free breakfasts - a delicious way to start your day
• Free nights - for longer stays or in low season
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Mimosa Lodge - Montagu | 34 | - | B |
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| The lodge lies in the heart of the pretty country village of Montagu and is ideally placed for exploring the area and... Read more |
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Bloom Estate - Swellendam | 78 | - | B |
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| The guesthouse sits just outside the charming town of Swellendam in its own large grounds, the attractive rooms are... Read more |
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De Opstal Country Lodge - Oudtshoorn | 46 | - | B |
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| Set in the glorious countryside surrounding Oudtshoorn, the lodge offers beautiful country style accommodation in... Read more |
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Palms Retreat – Wilderness | 59 | - | B |
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| The charming village of Wilderness sits right in the heart of the Garden Route and makes a perfect stopping of point... Read more |
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Belvidere Manor - Knysna | 56 | 75 | B |
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| The hotel is located approximately 10 minutes drive from the town centre and is close to the lovely beaches of Goukamma... Read more |
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Knysna Hollow - Knysna | 48 | - | B |
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| The hotel is set in its own secluded country estate within easy reach of Knysna Lagoon... Read more |
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Periwinkle Lodge - Plettenberg Bay | 39 | - | B |
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| This attractive guest house sits on the beachfront at Plettenberg Bay and offers panoramic views of Robberg Beach and... Read more |
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Hog Hollow - Plettenberg Bay | 99 | - | B |
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| The hotel is set in its own private nature reserve right on the edge of a forest and just a short distance from... Read more |
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The Beach Hotel - Port Elizabeth | 53 | - | B |
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| The hotel is just a short walk from the beach and close to the casino and entertainment complex with a good selection... Read more |
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Courtyard - Port Elizabeth | 59 | - | B |
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| Located on Marine Drive in the Boadwalk Casino and Entertainment complex and right opposite the beach, the hotel offers... Read more |
Eastern Cape Game Lodges
The Eastern Cape’s game reserves offer an excellent opportunity to see some of South Africa’s best wildlife up close, in a malaria free environment.
Most game lodges are privately owned and offer stylish and elegant accommodation with all meals and game drives included, along with a choice of other activities.
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Elephant House - Addo | 47 | B |
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| Elephant House is set in glorious countryside approximately 45 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth and close to Addo National Park and the Sundays River Valley... Read more |
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Kariega Game Reserve | 159 | BLD |
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| This malaria-free "Big-5" private game reserve is set in 9000 hectares of pristine African wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and... Read more |
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Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala | 179 | BLD |
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| Leeuwenbosch Country House was originally built in 1908 and still retains much of its historic charm... Read more |
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Kuzuko Game Reserve - Addo | 202 | BLD |
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| The reserve sits in its own extensive grounds adjacent to Addo National Park... Read more |
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Safari Lodge - Amakhala | 230 | BLD |
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| Safari Lodge on the Amakhala Game Reserve is tucked away in the bush and is built in the style of a traditional African village... Read more |
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Shamwari Game Reserve | 298 | BLD |
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| Probably the best known and certainly the largest game reserve on the Eastern Cape... Read more |
