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Best known for its abundance of blue skies

The Garden Route, stretching from the Cape Winelands to Port Elizabeth, is one of the most popular tourist routes in South Africa. It is best known for its abundance of blue skies, white sand beaches, rolling oceans, dramatic mountain scenery, indigenous fynbos, ostrich antics and local hospitality.

There is something for everyone – beaches, golf, mountain scenery, rugged coastlines, safe swimming, good surfing, diving, adventure activities, nature & wildlife reserves, animal sanctuaries, polo and hiking. Add into the mix Portfolio’s range of over 125 benchmarked establishments to choose from, plus the great infrastructure & accessibility, and it’s not hard to see why this area is so popular.

With many towns and villages along the garden route there is much on offer. The major tourist towns of the Garden Route are Wilderness, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and Plettenberg Bay.

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Selection of Places to Stay & Things to Do

Leisure Isle Lodge Garden Route

Leisure Isle is Knysna’s gem, a tranquil island in the lagoon, reached by a causeway across the water. In a prime position at the lagoon’s edge, Leisure Isle Boutique Lodge is on the picturesque Bollard Bay where a...
Hog Hollow Country Lodge Garden Route

A private nature reserve with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma mountains. Hog Hollow is renowned for its outstanding cuisine, creative style and personalised, friendly service. African...
Lairds Lodge Garden Route

This gracious Cape Dutch homestead offers mountain views, wide open spaces, a secluded pool and gentle walks on the 24-acre estate. The high ceilinged elegantly decorated rooms convey a feeling of tranquillity...
La Plume Garden Route

La Plume is a working ostrich, alfalfa and vine farm with spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains and Olifants River valley. A warm welcome awaits at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead, where Karin has combined old world charm...
Palms Wilderness Garden Route

Close to the beach and lagoon, a warm welcome awaits you at Palms Wilderness. This attractive, thatched guest house is perfect for those who are looking for the personal touch whilst on holiday...
The Plettenberg Garden Route

The Plettenberg, a 5-star Relais & Chateaux Hotel, is built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas. This exclusive hotel has 37 rooms and suites, two swimming pools - one of which is heated - Carchele Spa and an award-winning Wine Cellar...
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Garden Route

Sanbona is a 54 000 hectare (130 000 acre) reserve,only 3.5 hours drive from Cape Town, and home to the Big 5. However, there is much more to Sanbona –wide open spaces; indigenous flora and fauna; rock formations and San rock art...
The Sands at St Francis Bay Garden Route

Rolling waves, dolphins and whales are the welcome that awaits at The Sands, an impressive white-walled thatched-roof residence with sweeping views of the sun-drenched beach and glistening sea...