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
- Woodcutters Journey
- Visit the Big Tree
- Suspension Bridge Walk
- Marilyn’s 60’s Diner
- Nature Walks
PLETTENBERG BAY
- Birds of Eden
- Monkeyland
- Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tenikwa Wildlife Centre
- Raptor Rescue Plett at The Heath
- The Elephant Sanctuary
- Ocean Blue Adventures
- Enrico’s Restaurant on Keurbooms Beach
- Lunch at Bramon
- Lookout Deck
- Cairnbrogie Plettenberg Bay
- Day Safari at Plett Game Reserve
- Puzzle Park
- 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
- Thyme and Again
- Keurbooms River Canoe Trail
- Harkerville Saturday Market
KNYSNA
- Microlight and Gyrocopter Scenic Flights
- 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 Township Tours
- 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
- Knysna Waterfront Restaurants
SEDGEFIELD
- Acrobranch WildWoods Tree Top Adventures
- Visit and River Hike at Teniqua
- Pinelake Marina
- Vintage Cars
- Cycle around the Village
- Canoe on the Lagoon
- Myoli Beach
- Timberlake Organic Farm Village & Food
- Wild Oats Farmer’s Market
WILDERNESS
- Microlight and Gyrocopter Scenic Flights
- Ebike Adventures including guided tours to Map of Africa
- Touw River Boat Cruise
- Paragliding
- Horse Trails
- Map of Africa
- Fishing at Gericke’s Point
- Pomodoros
- Joplin’s
- Flava
- Blue Olive
- Touw River Canoe
- Leentjiesklip Beach
- Kingfisher Trail
- Milkwood Village Friday Night Market
KAAIMANS
- Kloofing
- Highest Abseil in the Garden Route
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Canoe
- Beach
VICTORIA BAY
- Surfing
- Beach
- Fishing
GEORGE
- The Diaz Express and Fragrance Route Tour
- Powervan up the Outeniqua Mountain
- Redberry Farm
- Tenpin Bowling
- Elevate Action Centre
- George Arts Theatre
- Trasnet Railway Museum
- George Museum
- George Botanical Gardens & Getafix Cafe
- Outeniqua Farmer’s Market
- Winetasting at Houtbosch Wines & Craft Beer
- Klipheuwel Mountain Bike Park
- Old Townhouse Restaurant
- Meade Cafe
- Pure Craft & Foor
MOSSEL BAY
- NOVA Hot Air Ballooning
- The Diaz Express and Fragrance Route Tour
- Diaz & Hartenbos Seefront Waterparks
- Romonza Boat Trip
- Skydiving
- Sandboarding & 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
- Cango Caves Zipline
- Safari or 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
