The Overberg

The region is home to the southern right whale, exquisite seaside towns, framed by magnificent mountain ranges as well as a great variety of fynbos and wild flowers.

• Cape Agulhas - Africa's most southern tip, containing well restored white-washed fishermen's cottages which are under monument protection.
  
  
• Hermanus - A thriving tourist town known for its shore based whale watching (reputed to be one of the best places in the world for viewing).
  
  
• Swellendam- Situated halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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The Garden Route

This region stretches from Mossel Bay along the East Coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River and is a very popular tourist destination.

• Mossel Bay - This is a favourite coastal holiday destination and has a rich history.
  
  
• George - The centre of the garden route and has many historical landmarks.
  
  
• Knysna - In the heart of the Garden route offering a diverse mix of attractions and activities and surrounded by world-renowned indigenous forests and the lagoon.
  
  
• Wilderness - The region is surrounded by lakes, forests, rivers, mountains and miles of unspoiled beaches.
  
  
• Tsitsikamma - Containing the country's biggest indigenous forests including the giant Outeniqua yellowwood tree, fynbos, stunning wetlands and is also a bird lover's paradise.
  
  
• Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - A classic steam train that takes the passenger through the magnificent indigenous forests and pristine coastal beaches.
  
  
• Plettenberg Bay -The jewel of the Garden Route with its unspoilt beaches, the Robberg Peninsula, lagoons and indigenous forests.

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