Spread out along the coast, is a rich tapestry of very large trees, freshwater lakes and some big mountains.

Whether you are paragliding over sandy white beaches, spotting dolphins and whales from the air or cruising the deep blue ocean; it's a place where nature rules, and it does so beautifully.

While outdoor activities take centre stage in this natural theatre, fine food and drink are always at hand - this is South Africa's oyster capital after all.

With some of the country's best beaches and a climate that is perfectly suited to playing outdoors, the Garden Route has long established itself as South Africa's most popular tourist destination after Cape Town.