Route 62

So, you've spent enough time in Cape Town. You've climbed Table Mountain, been to Robben Island and sampled all the nightlife you can handle.

Its time to head up to the Garden Route! Now, you can either take the national road (N2), which is pretty dull, but you can make use of the convenient door to door, hop on hop off bus company Bazbus or decide to take Route 62 meandering through majestic lanscapes, towering cliffs and beautiful valleys with its crystal clear springs. For this you'll need to rent a car, as there is no hop on hop off service on this route.

Your journey will take you through the fruit and wine producing towns of Robertson, McGregor, Ashton, Bonnievale, Tulbagh and Montagu which forms part of the picturesque Breede River valley. 

From there, following the route further east you'll discover the Klein Karoo region known for its variety of succulents, hazy purple mountain landscapes and the quaint little towns of Barrydale, Calitzdorp and eventually Oudtshoorn, famous for its ostriches and the magnificent Kango Caves.

All these towns have an abundance of coffee shops and restaurants, where you can try some of the local delicasies.

Be sure to stop at the famous "Ronnies Sex shop and Road Kill cafe" a small distance east of Barrydale, where the ecsentric Ronnie is bound to provide you with endless entertainment.