Kids Activities in Garden Route

The Garden Route is South Africa's ultimate family road-trip destination, stretching over 300km of coastline, forests, and lagoons between Mossel Bay and Storms River. Kids activities along the Garden Route are almost entirely outdoors — and that's precisely the appeal.

In Knysna, families can kayak the lagoon, explore the Heads, and visit the Forest Drive. Plettenberg Bay offers whale and dolphin watching, the Crags wildlife sanctuaries (including Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, and Jukani), and some of the Western Cape's best surf beaches. George and Wilderness are great bases for hiking, bungee jumping for older teens, and exploring the Outeniqua mountains.

Kids activities on the Garden Route suit every age — from toddler-friendly beach days and animal sanctuaries to adrenaline activities for older children and teenagers. Kite lists the best vetted family experiences across all Garden Route towns so you can plan the perfect family getaway from start to finish.