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Find one of the most secretive beaches in the Garden Route, a secluded, sandy cove with safe swimming spots and ideal waves for long surfing sessions.

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

On a tour through this iconic landmark, learn about the infamous zone for shipwrecks at the last manned lighthouse built on the South African coast.

Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Inspect the intriguing features of this historic beacon of light and talk to one of the last full-time light keepers in South Africa.

Kayak, hike or cycle through a spectacular green nature reserve bursting with diverse plant and animal life, including an endangered seahorse that you can see while snorkeling in the lakes.

Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

From the dazzling heights of Table Mountain to the sparkling blues around its impressive waterfront, Cape Town brims with attractions for nature lovers and culture buffs.

Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve. 

Located on the striking shores of False Bay, this coastal town has sandy beaches, shark and fishing charters and the South African Naval Museum.

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve. 

Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve. 

Learn about the early days of European settlers in this charming outcrop with pristine beaches, intriguing museums and archeological sites.

From the dazzling heights of Table Mountain to the sparkling blues around its impressive waterfront, Cape Town brims with attractions for nature lovers and culture buffs.

Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Enjoy magnificent coastal views, superb wildlife watching, energetic hiking and refreshing swimming at this national monument and protected marine reserve. 

From the dazzling heights of Table Mountain to the sparkling blues around its impressive waterfront, Cape Town brims with attractions for nature lovers and culture buffs.

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

Ensconced between the Outeniqua Mountains and the golden coasts of the Garden Route, Wilderness is one of the most spectacular locations in the Western Cape.

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

Sandy beaches, majestic wildlife and scenic walking trails make Plettenberg Bay one of the most popular destinations on the Garden Route.