Hotels in Garden Route, South Africa
The Garden Route stretches along South Africa's southern coast between Mossel Bay and Storms River, famous for its lush forests, cliffside views of the Indian Ocean, and the iconic Storms River Mouth suspension bridge. The climate is mild all year-summers from December to February are warm and dry (mid-70s°F / 24°C), perfect for kayaking in the Knysna Lagoon or hiking the Otter Trail in Tsitsikamma National Park. Winters from June to August are cooler and rainier (around 60°F / 16°C), but that's the best time for whale watching off Plettenberg Bay and spotting Humpbacks in the sheltered bays. If you're into adventure, hit the Bloukrans Bridge bungee jump-it's the world's highest at 216 meters-anytime, but book spring (September-November) for fewer crowds and cheaper stays.