Discover 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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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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SA National Parks Week: Discover the Garden Route’s Natural Heritage
by Ypie6 minutes readDiscover the forests, lakes and dramatic coastline of Garden Route National Park during South Africa’s annual National Parks Week, for free.
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10-day Self-drive Cape Town – Garden Route – Winelands
by Ypie1 minutes read10-day Self-drive route from Cape Town to the Garden Route and Winelands. Visit South Africa at your own pace.
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17 dagen Zuid-Afrika: wild, stijlvol & helemaal op eigen tempo
by Ypie1 minutes read17-daagse route van Kaapstad via de Kleine Karoo naar de Tuinroute en Tsitsikamma. Op safari! En dan bezoek je de Wijnlanden ter afsluiting van deze malaria-vrije tour.
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Child-friendly wineries on the Garden Route
by Ypie9 minutes readDiscover 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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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 …