Even though the Garden Route ends formally with Mossel Bay, if you continue on this route all the way to Cape Town, you will be rewarded by seeing the Outeniqua and Overberg Mountains standing in their majesty along the edges of canola (oil) flower farms, dairy herds and sheep farms. The countryside from Mossel Bay to Cape Town consists of undulating hills, lush and green - perfect for farming. You will come across aloe farms as well and will drive alongside Elgin apple country, finally driving down the steep pass of Sir Lowry's Pass which is 450m high. From the top of Sir Lowry's Pass, you will have an exquisite view of Gordon's Bay, The Strand, The Helderberg Basin and even far-off Table Mountain. It would therefore be well worth your time to include not only the Garden Route on a visit to South Africa, but travel all the way to the Cape and wine routes.
View from Sir Lowry's Pass:
Starting from Port Elizabeth, let's take a look at the exquisite Garden Route and surrounds:
Port Elizabeth's Boardwalk:
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