Garden Route Unearthed

revealing hidden gems of the Garden Route

Category: Nature Reserves

Antije se Pad – Part 2 – Day 1 of the trail

Day 1 of our Antije se Pad slackpacking trail in the Eastern Cape. Spectacular views, steep hills and lots of river crossings. Just magical!

Jan 31, 2025
Featherbed Nature Reserve, Boat cruise & hike

The Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna is a privately owned piece of land situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry.

Nov 13, 2024
2024 Adventures

Update on 2024’s Adventures. Lots of hiking trails, new eateries and an amazing Slackpacking Adventure to be revealed soon.

Nov 10, 2024
Outeniqua Nature Reserve’s Tierkloofpad trail

The Tierkloofpad hiking trail in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve just outside George in the Garden Route provides absolutely breath-taking views!

Feb 11, 2024
Kranshoek Coastal Trail – Breathtaking!

The Kranshoek Coastal Trail in the Garden Route National Park is a challenging hike with incredibly scenic coastal views. Definitely not for the faint-hearted!

Jan 7, 2024
Adventure activity with Knysna ziplines

Knysna Ziplines in the Harkerville Forest is a fun, exciting and adrenaline filled adventure. Fly over the Kranshoek Gorge on high, long and fast ziplines.

Nov 5, 2023
Half-Collared Kingfisher Hiking Trail

The Half-Collard Kingfisher Hiking Trail in Wilderness in the Garden Route National Park is a beautiful and easy hike to a sparkling and clear waterfall.

Oct 17, 2023
9.5km Perdekop Forest Trail, Harkerville

The Perdekop Hiking Trail in Harkerville Forest bursts with a stunning array of greens as the sunlight filters through the tree branches. It is a beautiful walk

Sep 25, 2023
Best 5 things to do on Heritage Day Weekend

Looking for something to do this Heritage Day Weekend in the Garden Route? We having been searching what’s on and think these are the best 5 things to do.

Sep 17, 2023
7km hike at Woodville Big Tree now open

The Garden Route National Park recently opened a new 7km hiking trail at Woodville Big Tree in Hoekwil. It is a beautiful and varied route.

Sep 4, 2023