About Garden Route 101

Affordable, easy to use and quick to set up - Garden Route 101 presents the only marketing platform of it's kind for promoting your business, event or organisation in the Garden Route and beyond.

If you want to be seen, be heard and be noticed then join our thriving community - Garden Route 101 is a must for all business types - we have advertising modules as well as integrated social media marketing, newsletters, competitions and much more!

Our team are dedicated professional writers, photographers and designers with an backend development that ensures our platform works for all types of business including restaurants, real estate, adventure and tourism, arts & craft, property sales, holiday travel as well as building and construction and much much more.

Garden Route 101, Connecting Communities, Growing Together

How it all began
The Garden Route 101 website is set to become the “GO TO” resource for local businesses to advertise, share their stories and promote their services through exposure on our comprehensive web portal.

Our goal is to empower the community through marketing their locally made goods and services under the Garden Route 101 banner, creating positive change, growth and job opportunities for everyone in the region.

The Garden Route 101 website was initially created in March 2022 to draw attention to the proposed development at Erf 464, Garden Route Dam, George. Following the successful outcome of the court case brought about by GARDAG, the development was halted and the Garden Route 101 website now serves as an information portal for environmental, social, and economic issues affecting all residents of the Garden Route region.

Meet the Eco Warriors
Our mission is to unite and educate the Garden Route community in the protection and preservation of our natural resources, while providing ground level job opportunities and promoting local businesses. We are committed to job creation, conservation and sustainable living in all regions of the Garden Route.

It's never been more important than now to have a strong brand identity and maintaining a strong social presence is critical in today's competitive business world.

Garden Route 101 delivers content rich, affordable publicity and exposure for local entrepreneurs - Your Success is Our Success!

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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 Towns

Knysna Municipality

Knysna Municipality Emergency Services
FIRE & RESCUE: 044 302 8911 (also WhatsApp 060 998 6969)
POLICE 044 302 6600) or 10111
AMBULANCE 10177 for Ambulance
or 112 from any mobile for all emergencies

Mossel Bay

MOSSEL BAY is a popular tourist destination along the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa with a rich history and vibrant economy.

Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn is a bustling town in the Klein Karoo region at the northern edge of the Garden Route in the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s a dry and arid, region, known for its ostrich farms along the Route 62 wine route.

Sedgefield

Sedgefield’s appeal as both a peaceful retirement destination and a fantastic spot for a family holiday is often neglected as people opt for the more well known villages such as Wilderness and Knysna, and this small village bisected by the N2 does not offer much in terms of curb appeal doing little to entice the visitor to stop and explore.

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.

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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.

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