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Destination Garden Route Marketing the Garden Route, South Africa as a tourism and lifestyle destination. Sharing our Garden Route, South Africa with the world.

Travel Trade Representation, Digital Marketing and Tour Planning are our main focus to show off our people, places and Garden Route lifestyle. Sustainability, diversity, owner-run or -managed businesses, small business development and tourism business coaching are concepts which keep coming to the surface as being important. So here we are, sharing our journey of tourism marketing and development with you. Welcome on board!

is restarting its Lanseria to George route! Tickets are already on sale, with daily flights starting on 14 March 2025....
20/01/2025

is restarting its Lanseria to George route! Tickets are already on sale, with daily flights starting on 14 March 2025.

The Garden Route is closer than you think ;)!

📷 FlySafair

The Attakwas Extreme may well be South Africa’s toughest extreme one-day mountain bike race. This legendary and cult-li...
18/01/2025

The Attakwas Extreme may well be South Africa’s toughest extreme one-day mountain bike race. This legendary and cult-like cycling event, is the ultimate test for mind, body and machine. A true adventure through the desert and mountains of the Klein Karoo, with the finish near Mosselbay on the Garden Route coast.

The Attakwas Mini covers 32km., the Attakwas Half a serious 47km., while the Attakwas Extreme is a gruelling 124km. with a total ascent of 2,900m. Race cut-off is 11 hours. Let those facts just sink in a moment!

The Atta takes place today, 18 January 2025, with the 2026 edition planned for the 17th of January. Is this something you enjoy?

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Thank you all for your friendship and support this year. Our hearts are full ♥️!
24/12/2024

Thank you all for your friendship and support this year. Our hearts are full ♥️!

20/12/2024

You don't want to miss this spectacular yearly event!

Choooooo choooo!
30/11/2024

Choooooo choooo!

Need we say more?
30/11/2024

Need we say more?

Food for thought.
Thanks, Dave, for sharing this image. Not sure who originally posted this, but this pretty much says it as it is!

One of the easiest ways yo stay up-to-date on what there is to do, where to find those weird and wonderful places to eat...
27/11/2024

One of the easiest ways yo stay up-to-date on what there is to do, where to find those weird and wonderful places to eat and drink, sprinkled with the occasional fun place to stay is by simply liking our page and joining the Experience the Garden Route group.

See you there?

The iconic Knysna elephant....
29/10/2024

The iconic Knysna elephant....

Wandering the depths of the Garden Route National Park, the only known survivor of the historic and iconic Knysna forest elephant herd, Strangefoot, faces an uncertain future. Conservationists and locals wrestle with the question: Should we intervene or let nature take its course?

Which one is your favorite?
26/10/2024

Which one is your favorite?

6 Charming Small Towns on the Garden Route. 1. Gouritsmond (Gouritz) 2. Witsand 3. Stilbaai 4. Albertinia 5. Riversdale 6. Heidelberg

May many more follow, so those with less mobility can also more easily access our beautiful beaches ⛱️
19/10/2024

May many more follow, so those with less mobility can also more easily access our beautiful beaches ⛱️

24/09/2024

Happy Heritage Day!

Genuine question to both South Africans as well as visitors: tell us where you're from, what Heritage Day means to you and how you experience it?

Jaah, go and explore!
11/09/2024

Jaah, go and explore!

Small Town Spotlight: Albertinia.

You've still got an hour to get to the bridge to watch Jenny!
31/08/2024

You've still got an hour to get to the bridge to watch Jenny!

STEAM TRAIN - On Saturday, 31 August 2024, the Atlantic Rail Steam Train named Jenny, will travel from Hartenbos to Albertinia and back on a fully booked trip.

This historical tour has been sold out in a matter of a few hours since tickets went on sale on 1 July 2024.

The steam train will pass over the Gouritz Bridge and will this also be the ideal moment to photograph the trains journey. It is expected that Jenny will travel over the Gouritz Bridge between 10h00 and 11h00 and again between 13h00 and 14h00.

Hessequa Tourism invites local residents and visitors to come out in numbers and photograph this memorable moment.

Photo Credit: Atlantic Rail

Garden Route & Klein Karoo Tourism l Ivan Meyer l Rove South Africa l Love South Africa l Suid-Kaap FORUM l Hessequa Municipality l Bon Game l Aloe Ferox l Aloe Motors Albertinia l Garden Route Game Lodge l Wesgro

Wonders of nature! A big 'boom' was heard as far as Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, when a meteorite crashed through the so...
25/08/2024

Wonders of nature!

A big 'boom' was heard as far as Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, when a meteorite crashed through the sound barrier and into the ocean off the coast of St. Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape earlier today.

St. Francis is often on our guests' itineraries en-route between the Garden Route and one of the game reserves in the Eastern Cape.

https://stfrancischronicle.com/2024/08/25/meteorite-crashes-into-the-sea-near-oyster-bay-this-morning/

St Francis area residents in the Eastern Cape were startled by the sound a of a massive bang, like an explosion of sorts, that was heard as far as Plett and Knysna this morning. Video on local soci…

Memories of a bygone era. Thank you for all you and your family have done for Knysna, the Garden Route and the whole na...
21/08/2024

Memories of a bygone era. Thank you for all you and your family have done for Knysna, the Garden Route and the whole nation as a matter of fact.

Condolences to his family.

William Smith, TV math and science teacher, and former owner of Knysna's Featherbed Nature Reserve, honoured with National Order.

Save the dates!
19/08/2024

Save the dates!

2025 KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED

The festival steering committee has announced the dates for the 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival which will take place from 4 – 13 July 2025. The Knysna Forest Marathon will be on the first weekend (4 & 5 July), and the Knysna Cycle Tour on the second (11-13 July).

Read more here: https://www.knysnaoysterfestival.co.za/news/2025-knysna-oyster-festival-dates-announced/



Knysna Municipality Knysna Waterfront Sedgefield Information Sedgefield Brewery Garden Route & Klein Karoo Tourism Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport Discoverctwc Sho't Left Food Lover's Market Standard Bank - South Africa Knysna Forest Marathon Knysna Cycle Tour

Garden Route National Park - like most National Parks in South Africa - offers free access and discounted activities for...
19/08/2024

Garden Route National Park - like most National Parks in South Africa - offers free access and discounted activities for South African citizens during South African National Parks Week 2024, taking place from September 9. Learn more here:

Garden Route National Park offers free access and discounted activities during South African National Parks Week 2024. Learn more here.

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The sound of waves crashing deep below, gannets taking flight, a few seals, dassies and the odd dolphin playing in the surf. To be alone with your thoughts: reminiscing about the past and dreaming about the future. That's what beautiful St. Blaize's Trail does, so good for the soul! #Mosselbay #GardenRoute #GardenRouteSouthAfrica #hiking #GardenRouteExpert #SouthAfrica

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Trevor Noah beantwoordt herkenbare vragen;)! Vanaf vandaag kun je de komende 4 dagen ook al je vragen aan ons stellen, op de @Vakantiebeurs, Hal 7, in het Zuid Afrika Paviljoen. Zie je daar?

Ook wij krijgen vaak interessante vragen, net als Trevor Noah... Je kunt ons van 11 - 14 januari op de Vakantiebeurs vinden in het Zuid Afrika paviljoen in Hal 7. Zodat wij ook al je vragen kunnen beantwoorden! Zien we je daar?

See you at the Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht, The Netherlands next week? It is at the South Africa Pavilion that you'll find me!

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DESTINATION GARDEN ROUTE is a tourism marketing company, connecting tourism establishments and individuals with the travel trade and visitors, with a strong focus on the Garden Route, South Africa.

We connect people.

The multi-level marketing approach incorporates assisting (tourism) businesses based on the Garden Route to increase their online presence and educate their peers, stakeholders and (current and future) guests about their offerings in the area through representation at workshops and trade shows, building on online social media management and email marketing.

We assist individual visitors as well as tour operators putting itineraries together which work, based on available budget and interests. Our aim is always to share our Garden Route in its unique and personal way. We like to show you the more intimate establishments (max. 25 rooms), the ‘hidden gems’ and showcase the many entrepreneurs operating on the Garden Route. Immerse in everyday life, get to know the locals, change forever.