AMD Odyssey

15/04/2024

The descent to Oumatjie on the is steep and littered with loose scree, but definitely worth the effort to discover the spectacular beauty of the coastline between Robberg and Harkerville.

30/03/2024

A firm favorite hiking treat is a shot of coffee to Kickstart the day, especially while a bird party forages in the surrounding trees.
Which is your favorite trail coffee gear?

27/03/2024

Route planning for the Fish River Canyon Hike.

05/03/2024

The Goukamma River is perfect for flat water kayaking and some birding.

The Goukamma River in the Garden Route is a narrow river and is navigable for approximately 15km. There are three access locations, namely the picnic site at...

20/02/2024

Garden Route canoeing.

It is possible to canoe approximately 10km up the Goukkamma River from the picnic site in the Cape Nature rest camp. For a day outing, canoe tot he River Dec...

07/02/2024

Endless adventures ahead.

29/01/2024

Time to explore.

29/01/2024

Take a hike on the wildside.

22/01/2024

If you have ever wanted to do the Fish River Canyon Hike, then this is the perfect opportunity.

Fish River Canyon Hike

In celebration of 20 years of offering guided hiking tours, we have booked on the iconic Fish River Canyon hiking trail in Namibia.

Due to the heat of the region, the trail is only open for hiking from the 1st May to the end of September each year. To mark the launch of Garden Route Trail in May 2004, we have secured 10 spaces for the Fish River Canyon trail, starting on the 1st May 2024.

The ethos of the hike will be a relaxed hike, as a group of hikers that enjoy the simplicity of wild hiking in pristine environments. Starting on the 1st of May will also mean that we will be starting the 2024 season of hikes in the canyon.

If you are interested in joining Mark on this hike, send an email for more details on [email protected]
Visit our website for more details at https://gardenroutetrail.co.za/fishriver.html

19/01/2024

Kayaking down the Wolwerivier to Swartvlei in the Garden Route starts with a relaxing and tranquil paddle along a narrow reed lined channel before opening up...

06/01/2024

Snorkeling over the intertidal shelf during the neap high tides is a perfect shallow water dive with some wonderful sightings.

21/12/2023

The Garden Route is blessed with a spectacular coastline.

In the core of the Garden Route, between Wilderness and Sedgefield, there is a magnificent vegetated fossil dune, with cliffs descending to the beach.

12/12/2023

Which is your favorite birding location in the Garden Route?

The Garden Route, a coastal region of South Africa, has over 260 species of birds, with a high rate of endemic species. Habitats include forest, fynbos, wetl...

10/12/2023

Diving the Knysna Heads.

Check out Nature Talks's video.

24/11/2023

Gearing up for a bit of surfing action in the this weekend.

An early morning of big wave surfing in the Garden Route.

18/11/2023

Alexandria Hiking Trail.

One of South Africa's best kept hiking trail secrets is the Alexandria Hiking Trail in the Addo Elephant National Park. This two day trail is a balanced mix ...

21/10/2023

We have had some awesome shore based in the this season.
Currently the Humpback Whales are beginning their southern migration from southern Africa to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctic waters.
Here is a mother and calf pair 'training' with breaching and tail slaps for their migration.

Humpback Whale mothers teach their calves to breech and tail slap as strength training in preparation for their migration south to Antarctic waters for their...

12/10/2023

Some of the magnificent beach stages on the Garden Route Coastal Meander, a 5 day guided Coastal slackpacking hike between Wilderness and Brenton on Sea.

One of the highlights of the Garden Route Coastal Meander are the three stages on long pristine beaches between Wilderness and Brenton on Sea. Flanked by the...

11/10/2023

As a 5 day guided spackpacking hike, the Garden Route Coastal Meander is the perfect way to explore the natural beauty of the Garden Route.

The Garden Route Coastal Meander is a slackpacking trail that encapsulates the natural beauty of the Southern Cape of South Africa in five days.For inquiries...

05/10/2023

It's time to plan for your summer outdoors adventure in the

The garden Route of South Africa is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. located in the Southern Cape, nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Oce...

04/10/2023

When last did you visit the Addo Elephant National Park?

The name of the Addo Elephant National Park, as it names suggests, is home to African Elephants. Vegetated primarily with dense Albany Thicket, not only does...

18/08/2022

The Koma Trail is a moderate to difficult 13.5km day hike in mountain Fynbos. Starting at the Robinson Pass between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay, the trail is h...

10/05/2022

An awesome hiking tour based in Swellendam.

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‘Could it be watching us?’ Saskia asked. ‘It is possible’ I replied, ‘but highly unlikely. It has probably headed towards the kloof for shelter.’ We had just con…

21/04/2022

Great to see this amazing event happening again.

Experience the BEAUTY of Knysna with the Featherbed Trail Run: 21km Great White or 10km Seahorse Rac

21/04/2022

08/03/2022

The focus of the annual Strandloper Project coastal research expedition is on plastic pollution and fishing debris, but as we hike along the remote shoreline...

06/03/2022

Take your next team build into the wilderness.

Opting for an outdoor team build itinerary in the Garden Route, the Gym Company included kayaking at one of their activities.

01/02/2022

Snorkeling is the easiest way to explore the marine world. If you can swim, you can snorkel. In the Garden Route there are a number of places to snorkel, each requiring a different level of experience for safe snorkeling.

21/01/2022

The splendor of underwater photography in the Garden Route.

Nature’s Playground The Garden Route has deservedly become one of the most popular destinations in South Africa with unrivaled mountain, forest, fynbos and coastal outdoor activity options, m…

07/01/2022

Kayaking opens up parts of the Garden Route that are away from the established tourism highlights Incising the Garden Route coastal belt from the ridge line to the ocean are a number of rivers perf…