Category: Garden Route

George at a Glance: Top Stays in the Heart of the Garden Route

George at a Glance: Top Stays in the Heart of the Garden Route

George is the base of the Garden Route, where you can jump from mountain trails to sandy beaches in under fifteen minutes. It is the ultimate destination for golfers, adventurous families, and road-trippers looking for a central place to stay. With the Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop, George offers a mix of luxury stays, historic […]

Bea Punt

Bea Punt

25 June 2026

Where to Stay in Mossel Bay: Best Accommodation for Every Type of Traveller

Where to Stay in Mossel Bay: Best Accommodation for Every Type of Traveller

Mossel Bay is one of the Garden Route’s most popular coastal destinations, offering a winning mix of beautiful beaches, adventure activities, rich history, and excellent value for money. Whether you’re planning a romantic seaside escape, a family holiday, a group getaway, or travelling with your pet, there’s no shortage of great Mossel Bay accommodation to […]

Nanje Lourens

Nanje Lourens

26 February 2026

Sedgefield: The Slow Town with Big Charm

Sedgefield: The Slow Town with Big Charm

The renowned Garden Route is packed with many fascinating towns and magical attractions, but one town that has always stood out to us is Sedgefield. Situated between George and Knysna on the N2, it’s a town you often pass through on your way to another destination. But it’s time for you to slow down and […]

Danielle Terblanche

Danielle Terblanche

18 December 2023

The Unique Creatures of the Garden Route

The Unique Creatures of the Garden Route

The early earth advocate, John Muir, is known to have said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nowhere is this more apparent than on our most beloved Garden Route. Here are some of its unique inhabitants.

Go game viewing along the Garden Route

Go game viewing along the Garden Route

What do you get when you combine fynbos-covered mountain slopes, fairy-tale forests and lukewarm lagoons with our country’s mighty Big Five? A game-viewing experience along the Garden Route, of course! Although the Kruger is arguably the ultimate wildlife destination, it’s often a stretch too far for those living in the coastal parts of South Africa, […]

Karli Durr

Karli Durr

5 March 2020

A Night on a Knysna Houseboat and an Adventure up The Heads

A Night on a Knysna Houseboat and an Adventure up The Heads

Popeye, Jack Sparrow and Captain Kid did it, and if you dream of captaining your own boat, it’s time to book a getaway on one of the Knysna Houseboats and sail off into the sunset! We decided to test the waters ourselves and put our best steering skills to the test! The Featherbed Co. not […]

Heste Nortier

Heste Nortier

9 January 2020

Cape Town to Gqeberha: Backpacking the Baz Bus way

Cape Town to Gqeberha: Backpacking the Baz Bus way

Longing for a road trip but not in the mood for counting kilometres, and worrying about petrol prices and falling asleep behind the wheel? Baz Bus will have you leaving all that planning, stress and trouble behind. Forget about a rigid itinerary, booking connecting bus rides and breaking the bank! This guide will help you […]

Nanje Lourens

Nanje Lourens

28 March 2019

Have you been to the most Instagrammable places in SA?

Have you been to the most Instagrammable places in SA?

We love capturing that perfect picture and sharing it on social media, but do you know where the most Instagrammable places in South Africa are? Recently Big 7 Travel investigated the top spots in SA where the most Instagrammed pictures have been taken. Let’s take a look at the top provinces in South Africa and […]

Chanté van Schalkwyk

Chanté van Schalkwyk

7 February 2019

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