What to do at Garden Route Game Lodge

Bird watching and Big 5 guided safari game drives are top activities at Garden Route Game Lodge, which is perfectly situated along South Africa’s Garden Route.

Garden Route Game Drives

The garden route may be well-known as a coastal drive but Garden Route Game Lodge proves that you can have the best of sand and sea, with a bit of safari thrown into the mix, too. Guided game drives depart in the morning and evening and are led by qualified rangers, who within two to three hours will have you snapping up pictures of lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, to name a few. 

Bush Walks and Birding

During your experience at this lodge, you can also take things at a slower pace with late morning bush walks led by armed trackers.  Here not only will you see all kinds of general game species, but you’ll also discover plenty of fynbos plants and tree species that prove integral to the local ecosystem. Since bush walks are much quieter than game drives, you’ll also likely encounter more birds as you go trek along. Avid birders, get in line! The reserve borders the Overberg District where just half of the remaining population of Blue Crane can be found. 

Something for the Kids

Parents travelling along the Garden Route with young safari-goers can book them into the Garden Route Game Lodges’s kids programme where they will be taught all sorts of outdoor skills under the watchful eye of the rangers. The activities change through the seasons of the year, and there is also a dedicated games room on-site where they can watch Netflix, and try their hand at foosball, pool, and table tennis. During your stay, be sure to plan in a family visit the Reptile Encounters facility. 

Say “Yes” to Spa Treatments

A treatment at the Ayana Spa proves a perfect ‘in-between activity’ during your stay at Garden Route Game Lodge. You could even plan to spend an entire afternoon here, pampering yourself (and your loved one) to all sorts of soothing massages. The spa also features a sauna and a steam room, along with oversized showers and a salon overlooking the gardens. 

Picnics and Private Dining

At Garden Route Game Lodge, couples and honeymooners may also arrange a private bush picnic in a secluded location on the reserve. The staff can also arrange intimate dinners by request if you’re looking to inject a little extra romance into your holiday.


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