Stunning and dramatic. Those are just two of the words which can be used to describe some of the regions in the country of South Africa. The beaches, the coastlines, the mountain ranges, the wine lands, all reasons for a visit to this area of the world. While there are many regions worth visiting and exploring and many excursions to take one of the most stunning and dramatic, is taking the Garden Route. This is a stretch of land the runs from the mouth of the Storms River toMossel Bay.
Located along the route are beaches, rivers, lakes and forests of hardwood trees, and is regarding as one of the most beautiful regions in a land of many regions to choose from. Car hire in South Africa is inexpensive, so to rent a car and make the drive is an excellent road trip just waiting to happen. Not only is the scenery well worth it, but there are many charming towns and activities to do along the way. Pulling over for picnics, taking a bike through theHarkerville Forest or stopping off in the Wilderness National Park for a bit of bird watching are just a few of the many things to do along the way.
The small town of George is known as the ‘gateway’ to the route and is a lovely place to start. George sits at the base of the Outeniqua Mountain Range and is surrounded by a green and lush expanse. Points of geological interest include the Cango Caver. This is a series of chambers and caverns that have been naturally created out of limestone. Of the attractions of South Africa, these caves rate in the top ten sites most visited in the country. The history of the area is also still seen in the old palaces of the Ostrich feather industry of the region. In all, a trip along the Garden Route will open your eyes to the beauty that exists in the wilderness and the wildlife of South Africa.
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