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Garden Route National Park

Tourist attraction National park

One of the Most Revieweds in George


Address

South Africa

Website

www.sanparks.org

Contact

+27 44 877 0046

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Enel V. 1 year ago on Google • 360 reviews
    This place is beautiful. We decided to climb Robberg and walk to the Point. Were not prepared for what was to come! Took 4 hours without resting... mostly walking and climbing in full sun. 11km of up and down hill, over rocks and boulders, quite challenging. NOT recommended unless you are super-fit. No water, no facilties, no clear signs aling the way...easy to get lost. Some places are quite scary and difficult to climb with very little safety rails. But beautiful views and magnificent scenery. Saw seals and penguins.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AK 1 year ago on Google
    I did the famous Otter trail over 5 days and 4 nights. This was the most rewarding experience in the world. We were a group of 12 people who hiked through the Tsitsikama forest. What an incredible experience. No one could ever prepare a person for natures garden and beauty
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Beverley H. 3 months ago on Google • 271 reviews New
    Enjoyed a short walk to the suspension bridges. Lots of construction happening so the path is not clearly marked - need to walk through the kayak area to get the trail. Parking available, as well as toilets and a small shop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Willem Van der M. 10 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Be transported to the land of the Fairies! This part of the Garden Route National Park takes you on the old forest pass between George and Wilderness Heights. Once on the other side there is a 5 km hiking route to the Big Tree.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andria o. 1 year ago on Google • 82 reviews
    It is magical to drive between the trees, branches hanging low and cutting into the road.... if you are on a motorcycle. On the Eastern Cape side of the park, the road is overgrown and unkempt and I will not recommend a car driving through there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roxy L. 6 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Beautiful drive, spectacular nature.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yousef H. 2 years ago on Google
    We have had a lot fun and so many adventures to see. Thank you Chevandre
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tania M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beyond beautiful ! An absolute treasure. Photos from our recent trip, we go at least twice a year to the Tsitikamma National Park. Each time, a different experience. Lots to do for the whole family. A secluded beach, swing bridge, hikes, breath taking views, boat rides, rafting and the list goes on. Proteas in full bloom this time round ! LOVE this reserve. Remains a firm favourite !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David F. 2 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    Stunning South African coastal natural beauty at its VERY best! Stunning accommodation of all types, loads of activities to enjoy and views for days!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chasing l. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    We sure do live in a beautiful place. South Africa has so much to offer. Loved the contrast of colors as you walked the paths... Stunning bright ocean colors peeping through the trees, the lush green forest. Stunning experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeevan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Garden route is one of the best attractions in the west and east cape. Although road sketches from capetown to Port elizabeth, the most scenic section is from George to stormsie river. Lot of adventure activities - hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, zip lining.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike T. 1 year ago on Google
    Took a walk through Robberg Nature Reserve, and wow! What an incredible place. The paths are well looked after and signposted along the way. The peninsula juts out suddenly and before you know it you are 2km out to sea and about 100m above the clear blue waters of Plettenberg Bay, the houses in the distance behind, and the vast waters of the Indian Ocean ahead. You can get To see sea lions, sea gulls, whales, dolphins and sometimes even sharks from high above the water. The loop to the point and via the island is approximately 9km, with a variety of trail type from rock hopping to cliff edge views, sandy steps, beach sand, boardwalks, foresty sections and incredible fynbos along the way. There are shorter options too for those not wanting to complete the full 9km loop, and information is available throughout the hike on where to turn and distances left.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebbeca R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning place n lots to c very quiet n peaceful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henk S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is absolutely an amazing place. It should be cherished and protected.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liana V. 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Any nature lovers' dream...walking through a forest, along the ocean, breathing in fresh air & feeling the cool ocean breeze on your skin. Both my husband & I loved this experience & will go back in a heartbeat. Just be prepared for stairs...lots of stairs.

  • 5/5 Daniel Janse van R. 7 years ago on Google
    Thousand stars and counting! Find peace and quiet for your soul.

  • 5/5 Jacques W. 4 years ago on Google
    DON'T FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS. Unless they accepted my edit. Correct directions is 30km on R63 from Carnarvon in Loxton direction, then right onto gravel road (this road is not connected to R63 on Maps as of Jan2020) for 5km and then left for 1km. Maps took me on R361 to a locked gate. As for the place. Magnificent. Nice people. Unfortunately very dry and no water. Great facilities. Very remote and solitary.

  • 4/5 Gerette L. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely romantic off-grid camping place!

  • 5/5 Morne S. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice location. Peaceful and quiet. Very shady camping spot. Good ablutions clean and tidy. Rustic in a fantastic way! I will happily return.

  • 3/5 Eugene de V. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice rustic. Nice people. Very dry.

  • 5/5 leon m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great.

  • 5/5 A V. 5 years ago on Google
    This is as good as it can get for farm camping.Lots of shade and huge braai area .

  • 5/5 Nathan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Big tree as seen from the bottom. I can't even begin to explain how big this tree is... its a must see!

  • 4/5 Matthea L. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful area to camp, next to the river

  • 4/5 Barend C. 3 years ago on Google
    Too beautifull to describe. 2 waterfalls in one place.

  • 5/5 Lebogang N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery

  • 4/5 Jeanette Van Der W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visit. Sorry pizzas are not made with lock down. Could only buy coffee and vetkoek (Original) Besoek. Jammer pizzas word nie met lock down gemaak nie. Kon net koffie en vetkoek koop

  • 5/5 Charles M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very hospitable people, enjoyed every moment! (Original) Baie gasvrye mense, het elke oomblik geniet!

  • 5/5 nyree j. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely spectacular scenery. So much to see. And seems like plenty to do. Wish we could've spent more time in the area

  • 5/5 Byron K. 2 years ago on Google
    That was an incredible walk. One of the most enjoyable short walks I've ever taken

  • 5/5 Graeme K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very special place. A visit to Nelson Bay cave (archeological site) is also very interesting for those interested in ancient human history. A short but fairly steep walk.

  • 5/5 Johan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing trails and very clean. A real gem.

  • 5/5 Lerato S. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the hike trails Otter trail- didnt complete in a day The trail to the storms river suspension bridge was 👌

  • 4/5 Vaughan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Storms River mouth, awesome!! Will definitely go back....SANPARKS are doing an excellent job at this resort, well done.

  • 5/5 Warric R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great park, definitely a top San parks reserve. A must visit for any South African or any tourist. Awesome place

  • 5/5 Pamela L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, I loved the suspension bridge

  • 5/5 Natalie B. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm in love with the Garden Route... will always try and share my experiences @nats_basson

  • 4/5 Brian H. 11 months ago on Google
    A awesome must visit park with camp sites next to thundering waves. Lots of exciting walks and things to see. Clean ablution. Staff not helpful to a standard befitting this park.

  • 5/5 Sesethu Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved the place, peaceful and therapeutic. Filled with nature and healthy breathable air.

  • 5/5 chantelle k. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful route !

  • 5/5 Jacobus B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Nayane A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best places in the world for paragliding. (Original) Um dos melhores lugares do mundo para parapente.

  • 5/5 Alta S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park right next to the crashing waves. Grass stands, clean modern ablutions and very friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Erika W. 3 years ago on Google
    Heaven

  • 5/5 Bastiaan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Awsome trail to hike!!!!

  • 5/5 Maslene S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was amazing no words to explain

  • 5/5 FREAKY_ S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to swim at

  • 4/5 Les H. 3 years ago on Google
    By reputation this game drive is memorable. 2 hours with a friendly and knowledgable guide allowed us to get close to almost every animal you associate with a game ranch, including 4 of the BIG 5 The game is abundant and everywhere you look across the vast land, are animals of all kind. Definately can reccomend

  • 1/5 Biekie gham Biekie s. 3 years ago on Google
    We got treated poorly because we are locals , we made bookings for Backpacker houses and we had to wait outside for almost a hour , they couldn't get a key apparently They then gave us a Family cottage that was to small for all of us the management then came to kick us out the next morning because we were to many but that was they're own problem

  • 4/5 Nuraan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Outeniqua hiking trail.. Fairytale forests, swimming in the river, well maintained huts and some tough ascends and descents along the trail.. The making of beautiful memories

  • 4/5 Susan De L. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning!!

  • 5/5 Sean M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place

  • 5/5 LJA K. 3 years ago on Google
    The best national park in RSA to visit

  • 5/5 Craig M. 3 years ago on Google
    Do not have you number plate covered! Cost me R500!

  • 5/5 Ruth M. 3 years ago on Google
    A positively beautiful place

  • 5/5 Geoffrey M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome hiking trail and scenery with very friendly staff. We even hitched a ride from a park ranger.

  • 5/5 Cooking With Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nature is amazing 👌

  • 5/5 Sharon c. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning natural beauty well worth the effort to go visit

  • 5/5 Lihle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Mathapelo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nature friendly..wear comfortable clothes that enables you to hike. There is some nice spaces where you can have a picnic so bring fleece and blankets,you can also take your swimming with

  • 5/5 Tiaan D. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved every moment

  • 4/5 Peet Van D. 3 years ago on Google
    Diverse park. Combination of sea, mountains and lakes

  • 5/5 Martin F. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning views and great walks

  • 5/5 Vernon W. 3 years ago on Google
    Special

  • 5/5 Franco D. 3 years ago on Google
    Challenging hiking trail but there is intense natural beauty at every turn.

  • 3/5 Rolf W. 3 years ago on Google
    A great national park, for camping and staying

  • 5/5 Theodore O. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning nature

  • 5/5 Elmar D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing scenery Fresh air from plants and ocean

  • 5/5 Willie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Paradise on Earth.

  • 5/5 Mollie N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great!👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne van W. 3 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food and amazing service. Family restaurant with great entertainment for kids and the bunnies are so cute. Definitely worth it 👌

  • 5/5 Rowan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful wilderness

  • 4/5 Jenny T. 3 years ago on Google
    Would of been lovely if the weather had of played it's part. Restaurant ok, coffee good and hot.

  • 5/5 Agnies M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, unspoilt scenery. Lots of trails for running and hiking alongside beaches and cliffs. I truly believe this is the most scenic part of South Africa.

  • 5/5 Aidan E. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful part of the world

  • 5/5 Luan S. 3 years ago on Google
    The otter trail was an experience of a lifetime


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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