Hotels in Garden Route, South Africa

The Garden Route stretches along South Africa's southeastern coast, with a mild, temperate climate that brings rainy winters (June to August) averaging 60°F (15°C) and dry summers (December to February) around 75°F (24°C). This region is famous for its lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, where you can hike the Otter Trail in Tsitsikamma during spring or spot Southern Right whales in the sheltered bays of Knysna from July to November. For a winter getaway, you can explore the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, while summer invites you to bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge, the highest in Africa.