Hermanus is a seaside town on Walker Bay, known as one of the best land-based whale-watching sites in the world. Southern right whales visit from June to November, often close to shore. The town even has a whale crier who announces sightings. Cliff paths offer stunning views.

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost tip of the African continent and the official meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. A monument marks the spot, and the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, built in 1848, is the second oldest working lighthouse in South Africa.

The Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn are a series of limestone caves with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Discovered in the 1700s, they are one of South Africa's oldest tourist attractions. Guided tours explore the large chambers, and the adventure tour squeezes through narrow passages.

The Knysna Heads are two sandstone cliffs guarding the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route. The eastern head has a viewpoint over the lagoon and ocean, while the western head is a private nature reserve. Knysna is known for oysters, forests and boat cruises.

Tsitsikamma, part of Garden Route National Park, protects a coastal strip of indigenous forest, rugged cliffs and marine reserve. The suspension bridge over the Storms River Mouth is a highlight. The park is the start of the famous Otter Trail and offers kayaking and snorkelling.

Addo Elephant National Park near Gqeberha was founded in 1931 to protect the last remaining elephants in the region. Today it has over 600 elephants as well as lions, buffalo and rhinos. It is one of the few parks with the Big Seven, including whales and great white sharks offshore.