Garden Route Travel Information

Here you will find all those useful little pieces of information you need to help you plan your visit to South Africa’s Garden Route and Eastern Cape. From how to get there to how much you should tip, this section will give you that all important local knowledge that will make your trip as easy and hassle-free as possible.

Garden Route & Eastern Cape - Getting there & around
South Africa’s Garden Route and Eastern Cape make for great holiday destinations and with today’s modern transport links are easier to explore than ever.

The diverse and striking Garden Route is situated along the beautiful stretch of coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The Eastern Cape is the name given to the large province occupying the south eastern corner of South Africa which has many beautiful and exciting areas to offer any traveller.

There are many ways to experience these diverse destinations, however the best and probably easiest way to enjoy the Garden Route and Eastern Cape region is to hire a car and travel leisurely between the various towns and sights, although organised tours and traveller busses are also a great option for those who do not wish to drive