The Garden Route Park is an exceptional offering by
South African National Parks. A mosaic of the differing landscapes and ecosystems of the east coast, comprised of the Tsitsikamma National Park, Wilderness National Park, and the Knysna Lakes National Park, the park offers guests an opportunity to visit a landscape that is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets.
Tsitsikamma National Park is an area of spectacular beauty and truly unrivalled wilderness. Recognised worldwide as a region of notable conservation, it is situated along the eastern coast between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean. Hiking takes place along rocky cliffs and ravines, overlooking the coastal dunes, as well as through the shady ferns of indigenous forests. When not exploring the wildlife, guests relax at the cozy cottages of
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp or
Nature's Valley Rest Camp.
Comprised of intertwining lakes and rivers that meet the ocean on coastal dunes,
Wilderness National Park is a Ramsar site, acclaimed as much for its wetland conservation as it is for its lush mountain forests. Animals thrive here and, whether it is the incredible variety of indigenous or migratory birds perched in the branches of Outeniqua Yellowwoods overhead, or the porpoises and whales swimming in the ocean beneath Dolphin Point, guests at the Wilderness
Ebb & Flow Rest Camp are surrounded by wildlife.
Situated along the southern strip of the Garden Route,
Knysna Lakes accommodates guests between the mountain forests and with a breathtaking view of the coastal lagoons along the shoreline. Lodging consists of camping in ancient forests under the shade of giant tree ferns and Yellowwood trees, or a relaxing stay in a forest chalet with panoramic views. For travelers seeking an escape into nature, the Garden Route National Park offers an unforgettable experience.