Day 4 - Montagu and the Breede River Valley

The Breede river wine region produces some of the best wine in the country. Pop into McGregor for small town charm and a relaxed vibe. An old English Fort (1899) is positioned above the road leading into Montagu in Cogmanskloof and Long Street has 14 of the town's 22 national monuments. If you are hungry or just want a good coffee then the Barn on 62 in Montagu is highly recommended.

Day 5 - Oudtshoorn and Route 62

What makes Cape Route 62 really special, is the calm and peacefulness that it offers travellers. Heading into the Karoo one will be amazed by the vast beauty of this dry landscape. The route is safe so adventurers need not be concerned about their personal security. The people on Cape Route 62 are another alluring attraction. They are friendly and eager to both assist and entertain passing travellers. Ronnie's 'sex' shop (it's a cafe/bar) is a quirky stopover for a break on the R62 after Barrydale and continuing on through the valleys. There is also a campsite and natural springs located opposite incase you want to stopover for the night, or you can continue driving to Oudtshoorn. Alternatively consider a night at the Calitzdorp old train station - this campsite is receiving great reviews from our lekker customers - unfortunately it is in the process of being sold so phone ahead to see what the status is. Calitzdorp is known as the port growing region in South Africa.

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo

Here in the hot and dry ostrich capital of the world you find the world's biggest bird in great numbers and the region produces great feathers, leather products and ostrich meat. There are many attractions in this area of interesting contrasts. The unique position means that every road into Oudtshoorn follows a dramatically picturesque pass or "poort" (portal). Visit one of the several surrounding ostrich show farms. The Cango Caves are the oldest and one of the most popular attractions in the region full of mystical limestone underground caverns, stalagmites and stalactites.  If you are brave then crawl through the tunnels to visit other fascinating chambers.  For your overnight stay then head south over the Outeniqua Pass towards George and the coast to sleep in Victoria Bay with a fabulous view over the ocean.

Day 11 - Knysna and the Garden Route

Knysna has been called South Africa’s favourite small town and with its stunning lagoon location, numerous art galleries, craft shops and the excellent Knysna Quays marina shopping and dining complex, it’s not hard to see why. The Garden Route, as its name implies, really is a scenic delight! This magnificent stretch of coastline encompasses mountains, lagoons, pristine beaches, indigenous forests, wetlands teeming with birds, lakes and mountains, all blended together in a feast of sheer natural beauty: it really has it all.  Buffalo Bay is just 15 minutes drive up the road and has a good campsite with awesome sea views and a fabulous long sandy beach for walks and sunbathing. This is located in the renowned Goukamma Marine Reserve. Victoria Bay, near George, also offers a campsite overlooking the sea and highly recommended by many campervan customers.

Day 12 - Swellendam and the Overberg

If you can bear to leave Knysna and Buffalo Bay then head towards Swellendam. After Cape Town and Stellenbosch, Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa. Laying at the foot of the beautiful Langeberg mountains this place is not only famous for its youngberries, but as well as for its architecture and its history. The nearby Bontebok National Park is a place of simplistic beauty and peaceful charm. The majestic Langeberg Mountains create a picturesque backdrop for this Park that is home to the endangered Bontebok. The Breede River provides an idyllic western border and offers guests scenery, bird watching, fishing, and a refreshing swimming or picnic spot right by the camping area. Bontebok roaming through the campsite are an added bonus! If you would prefer to be closer to town then check out the very basic municipal campsite which enables you to easily walk into town and visit the museum and eat out at one of the many great restaurants or cafes here.

Day 13 - Arniston and the Foot of Africa

Head ‘way down south’ towards Arniston, the true southernmost point of Africa and the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Cape Agulhas. The rocky headland of Cape Agulhas is also known as the Cape of the Needles. Although renowned for its turbulent weather, evident in the shipwrecks hidden under the dark waters, Agulhas also plays home to an abundance of migrating whales and dolphin in season. After a visit to the point, head on to the 2nd oldest lighthouse in South Africa for a magnificent view of the surrounding coastline and marine reserve famous for the best land-based Whale watching in the world and the chance to send a postcard from the true southernmost point of Africa! Alternatively you can visit the whales in Hermanus or further all along the stunning Clarence Drive during September to October.

Stay over at Arniston Caravan Park or down the road at Struisbaai where you can visit the resident stingrays in the fishing harbour! If you stay at Struisbaai then take a pit stop at Pelicans Harbour Cafe in the little harbour where you can get a cheap glass of wine and some tasty calamari or fresh hake and chips. Alternatively if you chose to head to Hermanus then stay in Onrus campsite (Onrus <-> Hermanus 9.5kms) or Palmiet campsite (Palmiet <-> Hermanus 38kms).