garden route

ancient forests, meandering rivers, rocky cliffs, pounding surf & lazy lagoons
garden route 'capitol', knysna, is served by george airport a 1hr drive away
seaside villages, seafood restaurants, miles of beaches, water sport haven

a 6 hour drive from cape town with great country overnights along the way

'garden' not to be confused with aug/sep west coast wild veld flowers
must see: tsitsikamma forest, storms river mouth & nature's valley

land-to-sea whale watching along cape coast july to november
bungy jump one of two famous SA bridges (216m or 65m)

glide between tree tops and experience the forest canopy
local arts and crafts abound along this scenic coastline

annual gay mardi gras in knysna around end april
visit oudtshoorn's cango caves & ostrich farms
must try knysna oysters with a bloody mary...

where to stay

explore at leisure and discover the Garden Route - pic by darren, SA 2008

all accom with private bathroom, crisp linen/towels and cleaner serviced

quoted rates below subject to change - confirmed at time of reservation

stay a few nights at each of our favourite places along the garden route

as you explore a beautiful coastline and feel the hot sun on your back...

sunshowers guest house - plettenberg bay

set on Keurbooms lagoon waterfront - walking distance from Lookout Beach

5 stylish bedrooms, tranquil seaside atmosphere, scrumptious breakfasts

crisp white bed linen, DSTV, radio, Wi-Fi, fridge, safe, tea tray and fans

glass balconies offer majestical views of mountains, river mouth and sea
visit Tsitsikamma forests, Tree Top tours, Storms River and Monkeyland

or simply lie back in the sun and take in the endless, panoramic views...

before indulging in a vibrant night life boasting award winning restaurants

standard rooms b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R980	R611
may10-oct10	R640	-
nov10-apr11	R1020	-
honeymoon suite b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R1340	R903
may10-oct10	R960	-
nov10-apr11	R1380	-
self catering unit	maximum 4guests
until apr10	R1100
may10-oct10	R850
nov10-apr11	R1350

...spectacular honeymoon suite with beautiful ocean views....

donald, uk mar08

an easy 40km drive from Plettenberg Bay lies Knysna and it's scenic lagoon

home to the annual Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and famous for it's oyster farms

quaint shops, street cafe's, boat trips, beaches and... a forest with elephants

the lofts boutique hotel - knysna

historic boatshed restored into modern lagoon side mall and hotel

situated on Thesen Islands, a mere couple of feet from the water's edge

retail shops on ground floor & The Lofts Boutique Hotel on 1st & 2nd floors

splash pool, martini bar/lounge, beauty spa & breathtaking lagoon views

walk to nearby restaurants, shops and street cafes on the island or

take a 7min stroll across the bridge to the bustling Knysna waterfront

so for central, luxurious, in-the-heart-of-it-all island accommodation...

this is it - welcome to The Lofts Boutique Hotel at the Boatshed...

luxury loft rooms b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R1430	R1075
may10-aug10 excluding:	R1060	R660
11jun10-11jul10	R1460	R1090
sep10-apr11	R1570	R1175
lagoon suites b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R1750	R1200
may10-aug10 excluding:	R1170	R825
11jun10-11jul10	R1780	R1215
sep10-apr11	R1920	R1310
2bedr suites b&b	maximum 4 guests
until apr10	R1490 double + R745 per extra person
may10-aug10 excluding:	R1170 double + R585 per extra person
11jun10-11jul10	R1520 double + R760 per extra person
sep10-apr11	R1527 double + R785 per extra person

great oyster bar on the waterfront....do not miss out...

colin, scotland jul05

1.5hr drive from Knysna, via Wilderness and George to (inland) Oudtshoorn

land of ostriches, crocodiles, cheetahs and the world famous Cango Caves

de zeekoe guest farm - oudtshoorn

2000 hectare owner managed guest farm/reserve with farm house restaurant

3 flower zones, 162 bird species, fish eagle research & meerkat adventure

colonial homestead set in lush indigenous gardens with swimming pool

spectacular views over Outeniqua/Swartberg mountains & Olifants riverbed

16 stylishly furnished air-conditioned bedrooms open onto cool verandahs

5 air con superior suites set in garden with full bathroom & outdoor shower

and a 5min drive away, 4 rustic lakeside log cabins with panoramic views

all tastefully styled with warm colours, soft textures and a personal touch

easy access to Cango Caves and various wildlife farms in the area

standard rooms b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R900	R470
may10-aug10	R620	R330
sep10-apr11	R900	R470
luxury rooms b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R1300	R720
may10-aug10	R900	R500
sep10-apr11	R1300	R720
deluxe suite b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R1640	R900
may10-aug10	R1140	R630
sep10-apr11	R1640	R900
superior suites b&b	2adults per night	single per night
until apr10	R2400	R1500
may10-aug10	R1680	R1170
sep10-apr11	R2400	R1500
log cabins b&b	maximum 4 guests
until apr10	R1140 double + R340 per extra person
may10-aug10	R800 double + R240 per extra person
sep10-apr11	R1140 double + R340 per extra person

Listen to the silence, says old Africa, and you will discover that it is music

Amadou Hampabeba, 1976

getting around

we suggest hire cars for easy self exploration of the garden route

state-of-the-art freeways and clear sign posting ensure easy travel

we suggest a circular route: Cape Town to Knysna via N2 freeway

then return Knysna to Cape Town via Oudtshoorn on the inland route 62

cape town to knysna	540km or 6hr drive
cape town to swellendam	240km
knysna to oudtshoorn	140km
knysna to plettenberg bay	40km
knysna to tsitsikamma	100km
knysna to george airport	1hr drive
fly george/JNB	2hr flight
fly george/CPT	30min flight
rovos rail or blue train george/CPT	overnight

should U require info on alternative garden route accommodations, just ask

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