The Garden Route has always been known for its breathtaking landscapes, but winter gives them a different personality.
Some destinations have a season. The Garden Route has every season.
Stretching along South Africa's southern coastline, this iconic route has long been one of the country's favourite holiday destinations.
While summer usually gets the attention, winter reveals a different side of the Garden Route; one that's quieter, slower and arguably even more rewarding.
Think mist drifting through ancient indigenous forests, waves crashing against rugged cliffs, mountain passes dusted in cloud and long stretches of coastline where you can walk for kilometres without seeing another soul.
