The Garden Route & Klein Karoo is arguably the most geared up South Africa Family Friendly Destination with ample on offer for all, from adrenaline pumping adventures to hiking in indigenous forests, malari-free Big 5 Safaris, world-class golf courses, water parks, whale watching and lazy days on Blue Flag Beaches, to mention just a few.
As tailor-made holiday specialists, we have compiled our Top Recommended Things to Do with Kids on the Garden Route. It’s a list of our favorite activities & attractions including fun adventures, farm stalls, restaurants, beaches and everything in-between that appeals to families with children of all ages, from infants to adolescents.
We’ve divided the list into each specific area, for easy reference. Enjoy the read and enjoy your time in Nature’s Playground!
NOTE: HelloGardenRoute assists with booking most of the below mentioned activities, ensuring that you and your family enjoy a seamless, hassle-free holiday. Contact us now ~ we’re always happy to help!
Garden Route For Families: Activities & Attractions
TSITSIKAMMA/STORMS RIVER
- Bloukrans Bungy Jumping and Skywalk Tour
- Blackwater Tubing
- Waterfall Ziplining
- Treetop Canopy Tour
- Segway Tours
- Quad Biking
- Woodcutters Journey
- Visit the Big Tree
- Suspension Bridge Walk
- Marilyn’s 60’s Diner
- Nature Walks
- Bird watching in the National Park
PLETTENBERG BAY
- Skydiving
- Birds of Eden
- Monkeyland
- Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
- MTB at Cairnbrogie
- Tenikwa Wildlife Centre
- Raptor Rescue Plett at The Heath
- Swim with Seals
- The Elephant Sanctuary
- Quad Biking
- Ocean Blue Adventures
- Enrico’s Restaurant on Keurbooms Beach
- Lunch at Bramon Wine Estate
- Lookout Deck
- Cairnbrogie Plettenberg Bay
- Day Safari at Plett Game Reserve
- Plett Puzzle Park
- Shopping at The Global Village
- AdventureLand and Water World – Wild Waters Fun Park Waterparks
- Keurbooms River canoe, stand up paddling and champagne river cruises
- Swimming at Central & Keurbooms Beaches
- Robberg Nature Reserve Walk
- The Heath Farm Stall
- Lunch at Thyme and Again
- Keurbooms River Canoe Trail
- Harkerville Saturday Market
- Cruise the Crags
KNYSNA
- Explore the Knysna-Amatole Montane Forests
- Whale Watching and Marine Eco Tours
- Electronic Bicycle Tours
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Knysna Elephant Park
- Springtide Charters Yacht Cruises
- Rib Adventure
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Knysna Ziplines
- Knysna Township Tours
- Knysna-Amatole Montane Forests
- Mountain Biking in Harkerville
- Sunset Cruise & Dinner on Knysna Lagoon
- The Lost Plot
- Timber Village
- Leisure Isle Beach
- Noetzie Beach
- Knysna Forest Walks
- Lunch on Thesen Island
- Golf at Simola and Pezula
- Dining and Shopping at the Knysna Waterfront
- Bird watching in the National Park
SEDGEFIELD
- Paraglide from Cloud Nine Base
- Acrobranch
- Visit and River Hike at Teniqua
- Sedgefield Vintage Cars
- Cycle around the Village
- Canoe on the Lagoon
- Myoli Beach
- Timberlake Organic Farm Village & Food
- Wild Oats Farmer’s Market
WILDERNESS
- Quad Biking at Timberlake
- Bird watching in the National Park
- Microlight Scenic Flights
- Ebike Adventures including guided tours to Map of Africa
- Touw River Boat Cruise
- Paragliding off the Map of Africa
- Horse Riding in Hoekwil
- Map of Africa
- Fishing at Gericke’s Point
- Lunch at Pomodoros
- Dinner at Joplin’s Steak Bar
- Tapas at Blue Olive Restaurant
- Touw River Canoe
- Swim and Fish at Leentjiesklip
- Hike the Kingfisher Trail
- Milkwood Village Friday Night Market
KAAIMANS
- Kloofing
- Highest Abseil in the Garden Route
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Canoe
- Day at the Beach
VICTORIA BAY
- Surfing
- Beach
- Fishing
GEORGE
- The Diaz Express and Fragrance Route Tour
- Quad Biking
- Powervan up the Outeniqua Mountain
- Redberry Farm
- Elevate Action Centre
- George Arts Theatre
- Transnet Railway Museum
- Golf at Fancourt, Kingswood and Oubaai
- George Museum
- George Botanical Gardens
- Outeniqua Farmer’s Market
- Winetasting at Houtbosch Wines & Craft Beer
- Klipheuwel Mountain Bike Park
- Meade Cafe
MOSSEL BAY
- NOVA Hot Air Ballooning
- The Diaz Express and Fragrance Route Tour
- Diaz & Hartenbos Seefront Waterparks
- Romonza Boat Trip
- Mossel Bay Zipline over the ocean
- Ruiterbos Forest Hiking Trail
- Skydiving
- Golf at Pinnacle Point
- Wine Tasting and Live Music at ReedValley
- Quad Biking
- Surfing
- The Blasters
- Point of Human Origin Tour
- Day Safari at Botlierskop
- Walking with Giraffe at Garden Route Safari Camp
- Bartholomeus Diaz Museum
- Cape St Blaize Cave & Lighthouse
- Point Village Put-Put
- Hartenbos Water Park
- Santos Beach
- Hartenbos Beach
- Visit the Heavy Draft Horse Foundation at Outeniqua Moon
- Lunch at Eight Bells Mountain Inn
- Outeniqua Moon Stud Farm
- Lunch at Santos Express
OUDTSHOORN
- Cango Caves
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- Highgate Ostrich Farm
- Wilgewandel Farm
- Tandem Skydive
- Game Drives / Bush Safaris, Night Drives, Meerkat Safaris, Elephant Feeding and Interaction, Elephant Walks, Lion Feeding Experience and free roaming Cheetah Experience at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
