Garden Route - Awesome Nature and Scenic Routes
The beautiful Garden Route stretches from Mossel Bay through to the Storms River mouth. This 200 kilometer route takes travelers through a series of picturesque towns and villages, each with their own unique character and attractions. Certainly, anyone who has explored the Garden Route soon comes to understand why it is considered by many to be South Africa’s “Garden of Eden”.
Those who are looking for a touch of adventure will not be disappointed. Zip from tree to tree on a Tsitsikamma canopy tour, bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge, reputed to be the world’s highest commercially operated jump, or the Gourits Bridge if you want something a little less extreme. With many hiking and mountain biking routes winding their way through breath-taking terrain, hikers and bikers will find something to suit their fitness and experience level along the Garden Route. Prepare to do some whale-spotting at lookout points along the way and bird-watching opportunities abound.
When traveling along the scenic Garden Route, relax and enjoy the drive, stopping off at popular spots such as George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Nature’s Valley, Storms River and the Tsitsikamma National Park. Other towns along the way include Little Brak, Groot Brak, Herold’s Bay, Glentana, Victoria Bay and Brenton on Sea, all of which have their own special charm and plenty to offer holidaymakers who appreciate the beauty of nature.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-17 07:23:41
Hi Bobby, The official website for the Outiniqua Choo-Tjoe is - http://www.onlinesources.co.za/chootjoe/. We hope you enjoy your trip. Let us know what you thought of it.
2010-02-15 21:28:45
Hi guys! Could you help with more info? Like, does the Choo-tjoe have a website where I can book online? How much does it costs? Can you take the train just one way, say Mossel Bay to George? Anemail address would be helpful too. Many thanx. Bahama Bob
2010-01-04 13:22:09
Me and my family just rode the train about a week ago and what a wonderful experience it was. The only dissapointment on our day of train riding was that they had to use the diesel loco. Not because of fire hazard, but because of water restrictions. The Eden Area currently sufffers immense drought. (The steam loco uses about 20 000 Liters of water per trip) The train ride was very nice, although NOT so nice as it used to be when it done the Knysa route. The only other problem I experienced with my small children, when we arrived in Mosselbay... NO EATING PLACE nearby!!! There is a fish restaurant next to the museum, but my children are allergic to seafood. Next stop.. Wimpy in the small mall... again dissapointed!!! the place is full and it is obvious that we wouldn't get a table in time. (the train stops for 2 hrs in Mosselbay ... 12H00 pm - 14H00 pm) My advice is... encourage / allow food and drink stalls next to the train stop in Mosselbay with adequate seating and shade. Or inform passengers beforehand to pack a picnic bag. We had to stay hungry until we were back in George :-) Oh yes, and a final word of advice... you need to BOOK your seats at least 24hrs beforehand. Other than that ... enjoy the ride !!!
2009-11-26 09:48:25
The telephone contact numbers are: +27(0) 44 801-8288 +27(0) 44 801-8289 +27(0) 44 801-8202
2009-11-25 17:14:39
We are visiting in December 2009 and would like a contact tel no. for booking the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe please.
2009-09-11 12:05:06
To Colin Roper, Thank you for your interest in SouthAfrica.com and for bringing to our attention that the information regarding the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe needed to be updated - which has since been done. According to an official from the Transnet department that operates the train, it has been out of commission for maintenance, but will resume service on 16 October 2009. From 16 Oct to 11 Dec 2009 the train will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 14 Dec 2009 to 9 Jan 2010 it will run every day except Sundays and 25 December. From 11 Jan 2010 it will revert to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The train departs from George @ 10h00 arriving in Mossel Bay @ 12h00 and leaves again at 14h15, arriving in George @ 16h10. We hope this information will be useful to you and trust you will enjoy your visit to sunny South Africa.
2009-09-10 07:39:39
We are visiting in october 2009 ,and would like to take a ride on the train,but I read reports of it closing,also you report states it goes to Krysna,and other reports says it stops at Mossel Bay.could you confirm,is it still running?does it go to Krysna? regards
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