Events in Garden Route in August 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.

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 some of Africa's Big5 and spot wildlife at private game reserves with 4x4 drives.