Halaal food & Things to do along the Garden Route

Planning a trip along the Garden Route in South Africa? (Halaal Food & Things to Do)

Last updated: 04 December 2024

Planning your Garden Route itinerary can be very time-consuming. To save you some planning time Halaal Travels has compiled this ultimate guide to help you plan your itinerary along the Garden Route. 

As Muslim travelers one of the main things that we worry about is: Where can we find halaal food along the Garden Route? 

Where does it begin?

The Garden Route begins about four hours outside of Cape Town. It includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline. It boasts a coastline of approximately 300km (186 miles) between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay. It is one of South Africa’s most popular holiday destinations.  

 

Best time to travel along the Garden Route

The best time to travel along the Garden Route is during the spring and summer months. The great weather and longer days allow for a wide array of activities that you can enjoy during your visit here.

Garden Route – Independent Halaal Food + Activities

MOSSEL BAY

Halaal Food

• Kaap se Dyt – 083 462 2600

Activities

• Pinnacle Point Caves
  Guided cave tours showcasing ancient human origins.

Knysna

Activities

Garden of Eden

• Easy 1.3km boardwalk trail
• Pram-friendly
• Beautiful rainforest environment
• Contact: 044 532 7793
• Hours: 8:00–17:00

Circles in a Forest (Kring in ’n Bos)

• Two trail options:
  • 3km easy trail (kid-friendly)
  • 9km moderate trail ending at a waterfall

Drupkelders Hiking Trail

• 3.6km hike
• Steep sections
• Ends at Homtini River (great swimming spot)

Featherbed Nature Reserve

• Accessed via ferry only
• Ferry → 4×4 trip → guided walk
• Spectacular views

Lagoon Cruises

• Scenic ferries departing from Knysna Waterfront
• Views of the Heads, Thesen Island, Leisure Island

Beaches

• Brenton on Sea – Blue Flag
• Buffalo Bay – swimming & surfing (SANParks reserve)

SEDGEFIELD

Halaal Food

• Kapé Restaurant – 39 Fraser St / 4 Swallow Drive – 071 639 1191
• The Saffron Spoon – Scarab Market (Sat only) – 082 413 9786

HUMANSDORP

Halaal Food

• That’s Fishy – 060 488 0112

Activities along the Garden Route

Another must-visit is the Featherbed Nature Reserve; which is on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry as part of the Featherbed Tour. This reserve is privately owned and occupies 150 hectares of pristine paradise. After being taken across to the reserve by ferry, visitors are expected to ride 4x4s to the top of the headland. From there visitors can walk through Milkwood Forests and then along a coastal track to the restaurant where they can have a fabulous lunch on the edge of the lagoon (this restaurant is not Halaal). Throughout the tour, visitors will be met with spectacular views that are more than worth a picture or two.

Tourists to Knysna can also take a scenic cruise across the lagoon on ferries that depart from the Waterfront or in front of Cthe ruise Café restaurant. The ferries take cruisers across the estuary to the famous Heads. Those going on the cruise will be met with breathtaking views of the surrounding areas as well as the Eastern and Western Heads, Thesen Islands, Leisure Island, and Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Brenton on Sea and Buffalo Bay are two beautiful Blue Flag beaches that must be on every visitor’s itinerary. Buffalo Bay, located in a SANParks Reserve, is ideal for swimming and surfing.

Disclaimer: Please note that the establishments mentioned in this article were Halaal at the time of writing this article. Before you eat anywhere you must ensure that the restaurant/takeaway is Halaal certified.