“All creatures big and bold, all creatures timid and old”; South Africa has some of the most diverse creatures on planet Earth. There’s something alluring (you have to admit) about day-dreaming about all the lekker (slang for “awesome” in Afrikaans) adventures you are going to have in 2019. Come on, let us tempt you… Think open grassy plains with lions prowling after… Read more →
The 4 best beaches along the Garden Route during the busy peak season How to avoid the seasonal crowds and still have a great beach day If you’ve ever visited the Garden Route during the peak summer season (November-March), you’ll know that things can get a bit congested… It’s easy to understand why. Not to brag or anything, but… Read more →
So, you’re sitting at your desk at work. Bleh. Your eyes are blurry with looking at the computer screen, the list of “URGENT deadlines” from your boss grows ever longer and there are still those 300 emails to reply to… ARG! But what’s that you see amongst all those work emails? Yes! An email from Rock The Route… You… Read more →
Hey Garden Routers (and beyond!). We love a bit of positive info and this week we want to draw your attention to Sedgefield. Sedgefield may not automatically inspire an immediate road trip there, but we are here to tell you that IT SHOULD! Sedgefield is definitely making a rise in popularity amongst people visiting the Garden Route, and that’s simply… Read more →
I am a huge fan of Knysna! Come rain or shine there’s always some amazing activity to keep you active, inspired to explore… or just eat cake. But like any place, Knysna can get rainy and cold too. So that counts out long lazy picnics on the beach on Brenton on Sea, mountain-biking in Harkerville or kayaking down Keurbooms River…… Read more →
Once you arrive in our piece of Eden, it’s easy to find beauty everywhere. This is just my list of hidden places I love… and will probably have my ashes strewn at one of them one day! Read more →
Our beautiful South Africa definitely has her ups and downs, but one thing we have plenty of, is long weekends! And don’t we all just love having that extra day to play with; jam pack it full of action OR use it to simply prolong the relaxing…. Read more →
Winter in the Garden Route can be tough. Not because it get’s cold, but because of the delicious balmy winter sun… I would like to paint you a picture. A scene fresh out of the Garden Route winter; Here I am sitting at the ever wonderful Cocomo Restaurant and on my to do list is 2 blog posts. Only two.… Read more →
Here are our 13 authentic things to do in and around Plett… and these are sure to give anyone the Plett Feeling! Read more →
We thought we’d give you some awesome and truly authentic things to do in Knysna. Things we as locals enjoy in secrecy… Read more →