A coastal walk of distinction, Garden Route Trail passes through a diversity of habitats in the Southern Cape coastal plain of South Africa. The region named for the diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, is positioned between the Summer rainfall region of the Eastern Cape and the Mediterranean winter rainfall region of the Cape. Due to this transitional climatic region each season and each month presents a incredible diversity of weather and the environment. The Cape Floral Kingdom, or Fynbos as it is locally known, unique to this region, is the smallest and most diverse of six globally recognized floral Kingdoms. And it is through this natural splendor which Garden Route Trail passes.

To share the dynamic nature of the natural diversity of this region, Garden Route Trail maintains a journal to capture the monthly change that takes place along the route to assist you in planning your trail and Birding outings in the region.

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October 2009 - Yet another dry and windy month with beach sands washed away and the forest looking exceptionally dry. Beach had some of the largest Blue Bottles washed up around the spring tides. Most disappointing has been the drop in bird species though the call of the olive Bush Shrike has been constant all month. The drought continues and visitors are requested to use water sparingly.

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