Events in Garden Route in August 2025

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.

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.

Take a 2-hour whale-watching adventure along the Plettenberg Bay coast.

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.

Sit back and relax on a scenic boat trip around the tranquil Knysna Lagoon. Watch the sky change color as the sun sets, and enjoy your preordered oysters, snacks, and drinks on board.

Celebrate a special occasion aboard a luxury cruiser as you sail around Knysna Lagoon. Marvel at the beautiful surroundings, birds and other wildlife as you relax with your family or friends.

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 Africa's Big 5 and spot wildlife at private game reserves with daily 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.