It comprises an unfailingly picturesque 200km stretch of the n2 highway between mossel bay in the western cape and the storms river mouth on the western fringes of the eastern cape. From home way down south all the way up north to where the great limpopo meets zimbabwes shashe, from arid karoo plains to lush tstsikamma forests, from the mournful call of the bushvelds fierynecked nightjar to the rhythmic crash of the indian ocean on. Cape town to cairo and back again two families, two vehicles, five children and 25,000 miles up and down africa in six months. If you are planning a road trip and want to visit many of the top attractions in south africa, this post is for you. Get expert insight and trip advice when it comes to travel in south africa. One young fool in south africa old fools book 8 joe twead.
A detailed south africa road trip itinerary from johannesburg to cape. The 30 best tips for your trip to south africa the places you have to see. By the time we reached south africa, we had six days of vacation left and more than 1,000 miles to go. Nov 15, 2018 as far as road trips go, this must be one of the best places in the world to do one. South africa is home to kruger national park and others, which house some incredible species including 9% of all the known plant species on earth.
The scenic route 62, between cape town and oudtshoorn, has been named by cnn travel as the worlds best road trip destination. I advise you to book your tickets online in advance. Cape town to mozambique posted by hippo on 1 august 2014 south africa is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful countries in the world a fact that in the hustle and bustle of everyday life we often forget. The ultimate garden route road trip itinerary the blonde abroad. May 28, 2018 introduction on planning a trip to south africa. Hermanus is a popular holiday village close to cape town, situated on the south african south coast. From november to february, the days are hot with temperatures reaching the mideighties and dropping to the midsixties at night. Months before our trip, we spent hours on the internet looking for cheap rates for hotels. We started our south africa road trip in cape town, the mother city. Known as the garden route, the road trip gets its name from the garden route national park that it covers, and the diverse vegetation and wildlife, and abundance of lagoons, lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches along its.
Our south africa road trip was one of the best trips weve ever taken. Here are five of the best road trip routes to experience south africa. South african travel blogsouth african travel blog. If youve enjoyed this content and are thinking of a road trip in south africa, consider using my affiliate link for accommodation so that we can continue delivering quality travel content for free. Cape town alone is already worth the travel and has so much to offer that you can easily fill an entire week here. The ultimate south africa travel guide the blonde abroad. If you dont want to stay in the centre of town, book a stay at wild spirit. There are rental companies in namibia and south africa that specialize in equipped 4x4s designed for camping. Kim and i at one of our favorite south african wine tastings. With only a few days left on our tenday trip, it was time to make our way south to the famous kruger national park, one of the largest game reserves in africa. As far as road trips go, this must be one of the best places in the world to do one. In 2016 we packed up our lives and headed off on our biggest adventure yet.
Road trip south africa a suggested itinerary bruised. John, mom and i decided to take a walk along the boardwalk into the village of meirangi bay. The ultimate south africa road trip itinerary adventurous kate. Theres a 300kilometer stretch of coastal road on the south west tip of south africa regarded as the most beautiful region in the country. For the best weather and a jampacked events calendar, plan your trip to south africa during the summer months. A road trip in south africa is the ideal way to explore the country. South africas route 62 is worlds best road trip brand. A namibia road trip the perfect itinerary across the namib. Along the n12 youll reach oudtshoorn, a popular spot for visitors while on a south africa road trip. South africa from above 6 unique journeys from cape town to. Hello from murrays bay, auckland, new zealand and our first morning with stunning weather. We drove 4638km 2882 miles in januaryfebruary, which is south africas summer and the rainy season in the north and dry season along the garden route and cape town.
Where we stayed and close to cradle of humankind, and loved our villa with its private plunge pool. Nine technical experts in azure, office 365, and sharepoint technologies hopped in a van to travel up the east coast of south africa, stopping in communities to share their technical knowledge along the way. And also if there are any maps you can suggest to plot. Quentin hannappe i wanna be enemy jack an awesome end inshape fantasy. The coves around this area are very sheltered so the waves are small and the sea is calm and quiet. For us, it was our first introduction to subsaharan africa and our first destination to go on safari. Known as the garden route, the road trip gets its name from the garden route national park that it covers, and the diverse vegetation and wildlife, and abundance of lagoons, lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches along its winding roads. The district six museum will tell you even more about the terrible consequences of apartheid which is. The perfect itinerary for an epic south africa road trip. Oct 03, 2017 this hostel is one of the friendliest places we stayed at during our monthlong south africa road trip, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. The best south africa road trip tips 10,000km worth.
Voted the best road trip in the world by cnn, route 62 in the western cape has it all. We spent 9 months visiting almost all 9 provinces of south africa on a route that was roughly 9000 kilometres long, with 1 big mission. The perfect south african road trip solo female travel blog. Two south african travel bloggers the travel manuel. What i really loved about it was the openness and friendly nature of the locals, who are quite likely to invite you to hang out again and again. South africa from above 6 unique journeys from cape town to drakensberg inc.
South africa road trip itinerary 1 month in south africa. But where would you even start with regard to planning. Known for its culture too there are currently 11 recognized official languages in the country. If you are planning a trip to south africa you are probably a bit overwhelmed. Feb 05, 2010 cape town to cairo and back again two families, two vehicles, five children and 25,000 miles up and down africa in six months. There are pros and cons to doing the trip in either direction starting in joburg and ending in cape town you kind of save the best till last, and start with longer driving days. The first 10 years i did it solo or with friends, and the last 5 years. In june 2016 the johannesburg chapter set out on a 16 day road trip around south africa well 19 if you include the 3 days at the tourism indaba in durban. We spent 5 days at the start our road trip, and another 5 days at the end of our three months in southern africa, and only. Hermanus to citrusdal hermanus is about a 1 12 hours drive from cape town airport or 2 hours drive from the centre of cape town. Best guide book to cover the whole of south africa south.
The best south africa road trip itinerary never ending voyage. The perfect south african road trip be my travel muse. I recently drove along the dramatic eastern cape coastline and then up. The city is one of the most spectacular weve ever seen, surrounded by ocean and dominated by the mighty frame of table mountain. We literally did the great south african road trip without even realising it.
The great south african road trip travelstart blog. A road trip spanning 3 weeks requires a fair bit of planning and organisation, especially when its in a diverse country like south africa. We drove from johannesburg to cape town in just over a month stopping to see the big 5 on safari in kruger, hike lush green mountains in the drakensberg, walk along the dramatic wild coast, and explore the beaches and parks of the garden route. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. In this stepbystep south africa travel guide we will discuss which cities to visit, when to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to. Today marked my absolute favourite day on the road. The first 10 years i did it solo or with friends, and the last 5 years ive been adventuring together with my daughter. And we all toasted to bringing worlds together in this small spot in southern africa. South africa s everchanging landscapes, pristine coastlines, quirky small towns and abundance of wide open spaces have cemented the countrys reputation as one of the worlds best road trip destinations. Apr, 2017 camping with himba people in namibia south african travel blogsouth african travel blog.
I would like to know which would be the best book i can get to plan my trip and also use during the trip. The post comes from erin, who runs her blog sol salute. Here are five mustsee stops along the legendary western cape route. The road trip might be classically american, but south africa is arguably the best country to explore by road. The perfect itinerary for a 10 day trip to south africa. I had visited south africa nearly a dozen times, but i. Traipsing around the globe, our goal is to inspire as many people as possible to leave their homes if only for a weelittle while to explore the other corners of this beautiful blue planet.
South africa travel guide, johannesburg, pretoria, cape town, book 1. Our road trip was a total of 33 nights or 36 nights including johannesburg, where we spent three nights at the start without a car. Heres the perfect south african road trip itinerary. South africa road trip photos by jp bervoets some of the links in this article are affiliate links, though we always only recommend things we fully endorse. For the intrepid traveller, its easy to get off the beaten path in the semidesert of the karoo or across the rugged hills of the wild coast. My travel blog for cape town, the garden route and.
May 07, 20 south africa road trip ii visual vibes duration. Road trip from east africa to south africa 2010 has. Petrol is relevantly cheap in namibia at 11 nadliter. South africa has a good infrastructure of roads and plenty of sights to during a long road trip. I had visited south africa nearly a dozen times, but i had never driven the. I also recommend reading these south african books before your trip. If youre planning a safari trip to south africa, book your flights during the countrys winter. A road trip through southern africa intrepid travel blog.
A great itinerary for 23 weeks traveling through south africa on a road trip, with all the highlights and some unexpected gems. Namibia is such a great country to explore on a road trip. Known as the official ostrich capital of south africa, oudtshoorn features an abundance of ostrich farms, some of which offer the unique experience of ostrich riding, if youre into that. Road trips in south africa having lived in south africa for the last 15 years and being passionate about this entire country, i grab each opportunity to explore and visit new places. Were a group of friends planning an overadventurous trip that starts in june 2010 in nairobi. The ultimate south african road trip stray along the way. The garden route is certainly south africas bestknown road trip route, and not without good cause. Cape town is most popular for these tours, but there are great wine regions all over the country. A namibia road trip the perfect itinerary across the. Choosing your south africa road trip itinerary there are so many places to visit in south africa. Learn everything south africa has to offer in the slow road travel blog. If youre considering it, grab the opportunity with both hands and enjoy the ride.
Hi there, im planinig on flying to south africa for a 30 day vaccation. South africa is one of the biggest wine exporters in the world. South africa travel articles expert vagabond adventure. Organized by office servers and services mvp alistair pugin, the aos road trip took off last october.
South africa is a large country with several cities of interest for visitors. South africa forum, travel discussion for south africa. Self driving in south africa is cheap and easy, and the most convenient option, imho. Visit the vineyards to taste some incredibly fresh wine against a serene, mountainous backdrop. Discover the best south african travel guides in best sellers. Camping with himba people in namibia south african travel blogsouth african travel blog. Search for your perfect smith south africa itinerary. The most popular itinerary for a road trip around south africa is from cape town to johannesburg, or vice versa. Having lived in south africa for the last 15 years and being passionate about this entire country, i grab each opportunity to explore and visit new places. This doesnt include cape town, where we spent two months at the end of our trip. Our south african road trip was an epic combination of stunning landscapes, ever changing climates, and unique. Given the importance of tourism in south africa, its easy to find something to suit all budgets. Remember when we told you about the upcoming ultimate south africa travel massive road trip. Cape town to cairo and back again travel the guardian.
I cannot stop raving about my south africa road trip. Heres my full south africa road trip itinerary with a sprinkle of a few optional adventures. Johannesburg is a great starting point for a road trip and with its rich history and the apartheid museum, a helpful introduction to south african culture. A road trip along south africas garden route should definitely be on your list of upcoming adventures.
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