Garden Route National Park Essentials

The Garden Route National Park spans the Western and Eastern Cape, preserving diverse ecosystems from marine reserves to indigenous Afromontane forests. This selection highlights the Knysna Heads' dramatic sandstone cliffs, the engineering of the Paul Sauer Bridge, and the ancient 800-year-old Outeniqua Yellowwood. Coastal highlights include the Storms River Mouth, where the suspension bridge crosses the gorge, and the Knysna Waterfront, a hub for lagoon excursions. The area also features ethical wildlife conservation at Jukani and varied terrain ranging from rocky shorelines to quiet estuaries.

Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park

The Tsitsikamma National Park is a protected area on the Garden Route, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Garden Route National Park

The Garden Route National Park is a national park in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces in South Africa.

Heads Lookout

Elevated vantage point offering panoramic views of the narrow channel between the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean.

Timberlake Farm Village

Stopover between Wilderness and Sedgefield featuring local artisanal shops, organic food stalls, and an outdoor adventure park with zip-lining.

Storms River Bridge

Also known as the Paul Sauer Bridge, this concrete arch structure stands 120 meters above the Storms River on the N2 highway.

Storms River Mouth Rest Camp - Camping Site

Coastal camping and cottage site within Tsitsikamma, serving as the gateway to the Otter Trail and the suspension bridge walk.

Knysna Waterfront

Harbor-side development featuring a variety of restaurants, retail stores, and the departure point for ferry cruises across the Knysna Lagoon.

Eastern Heads Views

Observation points providing perspectives of the Western Head, the lagoon entrance, and the rocky coastline from the eastern cliffs.

The Tsitsikamma Big Tree

An 800-year-old Outeniqua Yellowwood standing 36 meters tall with a trunk circumference of nearly nine meters, accessible via a forest boardwalk.

Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary

Conservation facility housing rescued apex predators, including lions, tigers, and leopards, in large enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats.