Garden Route, Central Karoo and the Overberg

Travelling outside of the Cape continues to offer many exciting locations. Find out more about the Cape Garden Route, the infinite horizons of the Cape Central Karoo, and the mountains and ocean of the Cape Overberg. Visit the charming fishing villages of the Cape West Coast. The list of places to explore os endless.

Knysna is just one of the many attractions to be found along the Garden Route. It is situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful estuary and is one of the best known destinations along this route. Knysna offers many activities and attractions to a wide cross section of people and there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy. The town nestles between the impressive Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean and is protected from the sea by the gigantic sandstone "Heads".

Sandals, St. Francis Bay
Sandals is ideally situated in the picturesque town of St Francis Bay. The ambiance of this “Boutique Guesthouse” is a unique and international blend of their superb hospitality, cuisine and service. The lush treed and palm-fringed thatched house is decorated in a tropical-African flavour. Situated merely 50 metres from the main beach, nestling amongst large indigenous rocks echoing to the sounds of birds, Sandals offers unsurpassed luxury with its pool bar holiday setting and spacious wooden decks.

Parkes Manor, Knysna
Parkes Manor is a four-star rated guesthouse set in tranquil surroundings overlooking the Knysna lagoon and well-known Knysna Heads.

Idyllically situated on a leafy estate with large trees and park-like gardens, the discerning traveller will discover this once magnificent home, now restored to its full glory as Parkes Manor, a stylish country house.

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