Events in Garden Route in April 2026

See Africa's famous wildlife and incredible Garden Route scenery on this 3-day tour; including a 4x4 game drive and bush walking safari and canoeing in the wilderness.

Travel from Cape Town on this 2-day safari, which includes an overnight at the Garden Route Game Lodge. Go on 2 safari drives viewing elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, hippos and more.

Soar 30 meters above the forest floor on a thrilling zipline. Glide between platforms and dive into the stunning beauty of the Tsitsikamma indigenous forest in Africa’s first adventure of its kind.

Look out for rhinos, lions, elephants, wildebeests, and more on a 3-hour guided game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Enjoy a tour to spot over 26 different species of animals, and more than 200 species of birds that inhabit the reserve.

Try your hand at canyoning and learn to scramble, float, swim, walk, and abseil. Choose from a short or standard trip, take in stunning scenery, and get into the adventure.

Discover the Knysna Forests riding down massive slopes. Experience the thrill as you carve down winding trails. Keep your eyes peeled for local fauna.

Go wild with an overnight trip from Cape Town or Stellenbosch to Oudsthoorn. Venture off the beaten track in search of some of Africa's Big5 and spot wildlife at private game reserves with 4x4 drives.

Discover South African wildlife and beauty in some of the country's national parks. Explore some of the top spots while driving along the Garden Route to explore this southeastern coastal paradise.

Get an adrenaline rush from the world’s highest bung jump. Enjoy spectacular views from Bloukrans Bridge, which connects some of South Africa’s most beautiful national parks.

Enjoy a fun, family friendly guided boat cruise around the stunning Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Heads. Relax on board the boat, soak up the glorious South African sunshine, and admire breathtaking views as you glide along the glistening waters of Knysna.