The main arterial highway of the Garden Route in South Africa - a highlight on most visitors' itineraries - is the N2 stretch running from Heidelberg in the southern Cape to Storms River Village on the Oct 20, 2009: Full steam ahead for Outeniqua

Looking for a new way to enjoy some old-school charm?

Then get ready for a trip down the memory tracks of the Garden Route as the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is set to resume operation from 19 October 2009, ahead of the summer season.

The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe — the Garden Route’s iconic steam train — will be back on track from 19 October in time for the peak holiday season.

"The service was suspended for a while for necessary maintenance, but the...

For overseas tourists flocking to South Africa for next year's 2010 World Cup, or local travellers simply exploring their own backyards, South Africa is blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.

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