How Much Should You Tip a Tour Guide in South Africa?
If you’re visiting South Africa and booking a tour, you might be wondering how much you’re expected to tip your […]
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Garden Route Guide
The Big Tree in Tsitsikamma – A Giant of the Garden Route
Some places on the Garden Route are spectacular from the moment you arrive. Others are quieter and reveal themselves slowly.
Why We No Longer Include Oudtshoorn in Our Four-Day Garden Route Tour
Oudtshoorn is a fascinating town in the Klein Karoo, a beautiful semi-desert region beyond the Outeniqua Mountains. For many years,
Is It Safe to Drive the Garden Route as a Tourist?
The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most popular road-trip destinations, and thousands of international visitors drive it every
Can You Tour the Garden Route Without Hiring a Car?
The Garden Route is one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, stretching through forests, mountains, beaches and small
The Garden Route Trip You Keep Thinking About
You’ve decided you’re coming to Cape Town. You’ve looked at the penguins, Cape Point, the Winelands and Table Mountain. You’ve
Using ATMs in Cape Town and South Africa: Advice for Visitors
Using an ATM in Cape Town and elsewhere in South Africa is generally safe, provided you exercise the same common
Why Book a Group Garden Route Tour When You Can Go Private for a Similar Price?
Many visitors assume that a private Garden Route tour will cost considerably more than joining a group tour. That may
What Happens If It Rains During Your Garden Route Tour?
Rain is always possible on the Garden Route, regardless of the time of year. Unlike Cape Town, which receives most
Tapas & Oysters on Thesen Island: A Great Place to Eat in Knysna
Knysna has no shortage of restaurants, but Tapas & Oysters on Thesen Island is one of those places that stands
