Garden Route Trail

The scope of environmental variation in the Garden Route offers visitors to the region the option of forest, wetland, dune, Fynbos, estuary, riverine, montane and coastal experiences without having to travel vast distances. It is on this foundation of diversity that we have developed our range of guided nature experiences and birding in the Garden Route. The combination of natural diversity fused with our passion for nature and our scientific background, has allowed Garden Route Trail to become unsurpassed leaders of informative nature guiding in the Garden Route.

Rated by our guests as the most diverse and spectacular coastal walk in South Africa, Garden Route Trail passes through South Africa's southern coastal region of the Western Cape. Known as the Garden Route for it's floral diversity of the Fynbos, the region is a popular destination for hikers looking for back country trekking.

Compiled to expose guests to the diverse ecological and natural beauty of the Southern Cape, the itinerary of Garden Route Trail . provides in-depth environmental experience complemented with stimulating scenic vistas and rewarding Birding.

A collection of unforgettable ecological experiences are offered to nature enthusiasts to show case the splendor of this region. Between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean in the heart of the Garden Route, we are blessed with landscapes of Afromontane Forest, river, wetland, dune and beach. Walking and paddling through this paradise, you will be revitalized by the natural beauty. Here you can savor remote solitude as you are informally accompanied along unfrequented routes between Wilderness and Knysna. Unencumbered as they walk, guests luggage is transported to the evening accommodation.

The route traverses two nature reserves, the Wilderness National Park and Goukamma Nature Reserve , wonderful protected areas of the diverse indigenous flora in the region. Come share our passion for this ecological marvel where the mountains kneel to the sea, where lakes are fringed by forests and where the surf caresses golden sands.

For those with less time available Garden Route Trail also offers some wonderful accompanied Day walks and guided Birding outings in a variety of environments. Come for the experience and depart enriched with an appreciation of Nature.

Three factors, as listed by guests that have completed the trail, distinguish Garden Route Trail from other slackpacker hikes, namely Information, diversity of environment and the unexpected.