After enjoying your stay in Cape Town, where you have been amazed at the stunning scenery, winelands, history and local hospitality, you may think you have seen the best of South Africa. Luckily, this is not the case – you still have one of the world’s top tourist experiences – the Garden Route, to explore.
There are 2 route options for this trip. Here is some advice on how to decide which option to take.
If you have already taken the drive to Gansbaai or Hermanus from Cape Town, then take the red R62 Route to Oudtshoorn.
If it is between December and May, the pink N2 route will not be as attractive, as the crops are harvested and the rain has not yet started to fall, so once again do the red R62 route.
From May to December the pink N2 route is outstanding with the green wheat fields and yellow canola crops that turn the countryside into an oil painting.
Features on the R62 red route.
Stunning mountain scenery along the whole route; quaint towns like Barrydale, Montagu, Calitzdorp (port wine capital of South Africa); Oudtshoorn (Ostrich capital of South Africa); Cango Caves; the historic village of Prince Albert via the most scenic pass in South Africa, the Swartberg Pass; George (Golf capital of South Africa); and the Outeniqua Pass to link you to the pink N2 route just outside George. Time: 3 days and allow one extra day to do the Prince Albert Circuit (Grey Route).
See our article that will guide you through this wonderful trip.
Features on the N2 pink route.
Brilliant marine drive to Hermanus; Hermanus (Whale watching paradise); wheat and canola fields with mountain backdrop; Historic town of Swellendam; Mossel Bay (Shark cage diving); George; Wilderness (Ramsar site); Beautiful Knysna; Stunning Plettenberg Bay (World class Robberg Hike); Jeffreys Bay (Surfing capital of South Africa) and Port Elizabeth.
See our article that will guide you through this wonderful trip.
You will see in our articles that there are several “Detours” from the main route. If you have more than 3-4 days, please look at the Detours – they are all magnificent.
Port Elizabeth is a tourist destination in its own right, so if you have the time, visit ShowMe Port Elizabeth and see what you can enjoy there.
See Wildlife and Cape Town for the first time visitor. We have tried to give you some easy information to decide on what you would like to do and see on your stay in South Africa.
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