Discover the best child-friendly wineries on the Garden Route, from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay. Explore family-friendly wine estates with playgrounds, picnic spots, delicious restaurants and beautiful vineyard views, where parents can …
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Explorer at heart, Ypie Kingma has called South Africa’s Garden Route home for 20+ years: crafting road trips, sharing local secrets, hidden gems, and stories to help you explore like a local. Welcome to my world!
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The Vetplantfees in Calitzdorp, and why it is one of the Klein Karoo’s best-kept secrets
by Ypie5 minutes readDiscover why the Vetplantfees Calitzdorp is one of the Klein Karoo’s most unique annual festivals. From rare succulent displays and guided veld walks to expert talks, local food, botanical art and warm …
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William Smith receives the Order of the Baobab for his impact on maths education and conservation in Knysna, strengthening the legacy of the Garden Route.
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Surviving Attakwas: SA’s Legendary Hell of the South
by Ypie8 minutes readThe Attakwas Extreme is South Africa’s most legendary one-day mountain bike race — a brutal yet beautiful journey from the Klein Karoo to the Garden Route. Known as the “Hell of the …
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The Riders I’ll Be Watching at the First Garden Route Giro
by Ypie5 minutes readA stacked field, brutal mountain passes, and unpredictable racing — the inaugural Garden Route Giro promises a thrilling battle as top gravel, road, and rising stars fight for victory.
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New Direct Flight Connects the Garden Route and Hoedspruit
by Ypie2 minutes readTravellers can now enjoy a seamless journey between the Garden Route and South Africa’s renowned safari region, thanks to CemAir’s new direct service between George and Hoedspruit. The route, which commenced on …
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2026: Four Decades of Oysters, Sport and Community Spirit
by Ypie6 minutes readThe Knysna Oyster Festival 2026 returns from 3–12 July with ten days of oysters, sport, food, wine and family fun. Discover the festival’s rich history, iconic events, community impact and why it …
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Featherbed Nature Reserve Reopens: A Story of Fire, Renewal & Hope
by Ypie3 minutes readFeatherbed Nature Reserve is back — greener, wiser, and more beautiful than ever. One and a half years after the Knysna Fires, this iconic Knysna destination has reopened with a powerful story …
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Experiencing breakfast at a small guesthouse in South Africa is more than just a meal – it’s a welcoming ritual full of fresh local fruit, golden toast, perfectly cooked eggs, and rich …
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Why the “Hell of the South” defines mountain biking in the Garden Route
by Ypie3 minutes readThe Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, returns to the Garden Route on 17 January 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a legendary 120km mountain bike race from Oudtshoorn to …