The Garden Route is a 300 kilometers stretch is a popular scenic riding route of the south-western coast of South Africa, which extends from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape which you could drive in a day. The N2 stretch running from Heidelberg in the Southern Cape to Storms River Village on the Eastern Cape border is the main highlight of the ride.

The route offers an array of attractions from quaint coastal towns and their Blue-Flag beaches to lush forests dotted by endless hiking trails.

The region has a well-developed tourist infrastructure with magnificent towns dotted all along the coast. The area also boasts two national parks – Tsitsikamma and Wilderness – as well as numerous other provincial and private nature reserves.

Interesting sights on the route?
The Garden Route is one of the most beautiful routes to drive in the Western Cape and is famous for its magnificent scenic views and towns dotted along the coast such as Heidelberg; Witsand; Riversdale; Still Bay; Albertinia; Mossel Bay; Hartenbos; Little & Great Brak River; George; Sedgefield; Knysna; other famous tourist attractions are Plettenberg Bay; Nature’s Valley and the Tsitsikamma National Park.

What is the best time of year to travel the route?
Spring and Autumn are the best seasons to visit the Garden Route. In Spring, temperatures are around 15 -25 Celsius, it is usually relatively dry (with only moderate chances of rain) and the Fynbos flowers are blooming. In Autumn, Easter Holidays and May Half Term are the perfect times to visit route.

Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route?
Plenty of petrol service stations along the way in the towns of Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay,Great Brak River, Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Heidelberg, Littel Brak River, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Harkerville.

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