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Welcome to Garden Route 101, your all-in-one community platform servicing visitors, residents and communities of our thriving towns from Witsand to Riversdale in the west to Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, De Rust and Uniondale in the Klein Karoo.

4 000 printed copies of each issue of our print publication distributed across the Garden Route
Digital footprint for wider reach
Business listings, blogs, and high-impact social media marketing

Position your brand, reach the right audience, and grow with us.

Connect with the Garden Route community through targeted business listings, engaging blog features, dynamic social media exposure, and our print publication.

Contact our Head of Sales: Terence on +27 79 422 0728 to discuss advertising and editorial options.

Garden Route 101
Better Together

We are committed to conservation in the Garden Route, join us and share your vision for sustainable development in the Garden Route.
Our focus is on empowerment, local business growth, water security, rehabilitation and defending our natural heritage against future unchecked development.
Please send your pics, information or links to us for possible inclusion on this website.
We welcome all contributions.

My Garden Route Life: Issue 2026 01

A Fresh Perspective on Local Living brought to you by: GARDEN ROUTE 101. Celebrating local stories, stunning landscapes, and the vibrant spirit of our community.
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The Garden Route 101 Team

Meet the Team

Terence Pharoah

Garden Route 101

With proven sales experience and a flair for communication, Terence understands each client’s needs, builds strong relationships, and mentors interns in effective sales techniques.

Kevin Christopher

Garden Route 101

Kevin is a sales and marketing guru, he began his career in the rough and tumble of the bulls and bears of Wall Street before finding his one true love and making his way to South Africa

Chelsey Jade

Garden Route 101

Chelsey is our social media marketing catalyst, she creates, organises and schedules posts and keeps your listings and marketing collateral looking spiffy!

Tracey Pharoah

Garden Route 101

Tracey blends creativity and storytelling with marketing relevance. Co‑author of Black Beach (Penguin Random House), and curator of the Peter Pharoah Art Gallery in Wilderness.

Brian Cochrane

Garden Route 101

Brian, originally from Mpumalanga recently joined the team as a junior sales consultant. Tech‑savvy and organised, he thrives on creating order with spreadsheets.

Claudia Abrahams

Garden Route 101

Claudia keeps our operations running smoothly with her exceptional admin skills, attention to detail, and reliable efficiency. Always approachable with a warm smile, she is an essential member of our team.

Alet Coetzee

Blom by Alet - Blanco - George

Seasonal flowers grown with care, supplying wholesale, pick-your-own blooms, plus bulbs and seeds for gardens across the Garden Route and Karoo.

recent Business Hub

Peter Pharoah Fine Art Gallery

Visit The Peter Pharoah Fine Art Gallery in Wilderness, showcasing original artworks and prints by renowned local contemporary fine artist, Peter Pharoah.

GARDAG - GARDEN ROUTE DAM ACTION GROUP

GARDEN ROUTE DAM ACTION GROUP

GARDAG is a voluntary non-profit organisation founded by Ken Gie.

WESSA EDEN

WESSA is a membership-based organisation and, throughout South Africa, our members initiate environmental projects and organise educational events and activities in their local communities.

By joining WESSA, you will be helping to provide valuable support for these volunteer initiatives and will be part of a growing environmental network operating at a grassroots community level via our branches, partners, business members, affiliates and friends groups.

The Girls on the Square, Wilderness

A must see, must do destination! Your trip to the Garden Route must start and end with a meal at the Girls Restaurant in Wilderness!

Located in the heart of the Wilderness village, we are a multi award winning, Top 10 Restaurant on the Garden Route. Come and relax in a cosy, African inspired atmosphere highlighted by stunning artwork by local artist, Peter Pharoah.

recent Lifestyle

Jan 1, 2026! Cheers from My Garden Route Life

It’s Day One and we’re at the starting gates, revved up, ready to go full speed into 2026 — bringing you more Garden Route magic.

Meet the Authors of the Garden Route

The Garden Route is more than a scenic stretch of coastline, many creative people have settled here as it offers a place of inspiration for writers, artists and photographers. Some of South Africa’s most beloved books were written here or inspired by the region.

Celebrating the Magic of the Garden Route

Celebrating Kindness, Community and the Magic of the Garden Route.

Aging is not a flaw

At Skinlogic, aging is never treated as a problem to be fixed.