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Explore the Garden Route

The Garden Route is one of the most beautiful regions in South Africa and is popular the world over as being a place of extraordinary beauty. Far from the crowds and the sounds of traffic, the Garden Route welcomes you into a paradise like no other. Here you can explore magnificent mountains, be awe-inspired by beautiful sea views, and relax in some of South Africa’s most loved and quaint seaside villages. A road trip to and through this region is one of the best adventures you can embark on as there are hundreds of beautiful sights to see and exciting things to do.  

The Garden Route starts just outside of Cape Town and takes you all the way to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. You could cover this distance in a single day; however it’s much more enjoyable to drive it leisurely over a number of days. Garden Route road trips are amongst the most popular with local and foreign holiday makers.  Cars for hire in Cape Town allow tourists to embark on this adventure with their own private travelling party, making this a holiday unique and private holiday that they will always remember.

The Garden Route might be most popular for its incredible beauty and relaxed atmosphere however its fun activities and quaint seaside villages also get their fair share of the attention.  During the summer months the Garden Route becomes alive with outdoors activities. Enthusiasts and holidaymakers flock to the region to go canoeing, diving, horse riding, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and trail running. The Garden Route is also a centre for whale watching as the mammals spend the spring months breaching and giving birth in the warm waters along the coast.

Cars for hire will allow tourists to embark on an adventure that offers them the exciting activities that can be found along the Garden Route. With their own vehicle, they can choose where to go and what to do. If one doesn’t necessarily feel like participating in an activity, there are many other attractions that promise to keep them busy. A trip to the Cango Caves, a hot air balloon ride, a wine cellar tour and a visit to an Elephant Sanctuary are amongst the most popular past times.

Cruising leisurely along a coastal road when the sky is clear and the temperatures are high will allow you to feel free and enjoy the excitement of going on an adventure. If you’re a local, take this beautiful Garden Route journey with your own vehicle. You could alternatively be like the many tourists who utilize cars for hire to drive up the Garden Route and, once completed, fly back home or onwards to their next destination.

Vehicle rentals and cars for hire make it possible for tourists to enjoy the freedom and beauty of the Garden Route. Not only can they embark on an adventure that will allow them to relax and spontaneously enjoy the Garden Route at their own leisure, but it will show them a unique side of South Africa which will sweep them off their feet and enchant them with its endless beauty and charm.