Road trip route in South Africa By Africa Incoming

Posted by Africa Incoming on January 10th, 2020

Also known as ‘Rainbow Nation’, South Africa is a famous tourist destination that has attracted tourists from all walks of life. Blessed with abundance of wildlife, breathtaking landscape, enthralling safari tours and amazing attractions, South Africa is truly a paradise for those looking to spend their vacation with their loved ones. The beautiful African culture, lovely locals and lip smacking cuisine makes it a one stop destination for every kind of traveler. South Africa package takes the travelers on a fun filled journey through the beautiful places and various other sites that is sure to make your trip memorable and worthwhile.

Talking about road trips in South Africa, it is quiet an interesting and exciting way to explore the picturesque beauty of the country. The country’s ever changing landscape, quirky small towns, pristine coastlines and plethora of wide open spaces have maintained its reputation of the world’s one of the best road trip destinations making your South Arica holiday packages unforgettable and exciting. From long distance drives across the vast expanses to shorter but rewarding trips, South Africa is designed to showcase the best of what it has to offer to the enthusiast travelers.

Check out some of the fascinating road trips route that will help kick start your South Africa adventure tour package.

Garden Route

One of the best known road trip routes, Garden Route is no doubt beautiful and exciting route that allows the travelers to enjoy and explore the beautiful Country without any hassle. The route boast of picturesque 200 km stretch of N2 highway between Mossel Bay in Western Cape and Storms River on the Western suburbs of the Eastern Cape. This route is famous for its varied vegetation and gives an easy access to the travelers to explore dense mountain forests, sublime beaches, mesmerizing beaches with endless adventure activities.

Starting/ending point: Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth or vice versa.

Distance: 300 Km

Duration: A week is good enough to enjoy the varied sights and activities of this spectacular drive.

Best time to go: Being a year round destination, this route can be enjoyed in the mild climate of summer or winter.

Panorama Route

Situated in the center around awe struck Blyde River Canyon and mining town of Graskop, the Panorama Route is a famous road trip route that is sure to make your Africa vacation tour memorable and worthwhile.  This road trip route takes the travelers along the highest tar road in South Africa and offers stunning view of the canyons, valleys and mountains. During this road trip, you will pass through some of the fascinating scenery such as the Three Rondavels, Mac Mac Falls and Bridal Veil Falls that is situated near the town of Sabie.

Starting/ending point: Lyndenberg to the Echo Caves

Distance: 200km

Duration:  The duration of this road trip route depends on your time limits but a day would be enough to explore this beautiful region. It is a must to enjoy the view and the scenery of this route to the fullest.

Best time to go: From the month of June to November is the best time to enjoy the Panorama Route

Route 62

Named after the road 62, this route is an amazing 850 km stretch that takes the travelers through some of the mesmerizing sceneries making their South Africa tour package fun filled and exciting. You will come across endless vineyards of the Cape Winelands, the dramatic mountain passes and into the heart of Karoo which is a dusty and wild region of open scrubland, rural towns and livestock farms. While on your toad trip, make sure you enjoy thermal baths in the town of Montagu or explore the country’s best wine producing region in Calizdorp.

Starting/ending point: The city of Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Distance: 850km

Duration: Being a long stretch, it is best to travel over for a few weeks. Take regular rest so that you explore everything incredible during this road trip.

Best time to go: Route 62 can be best tacked in the spring season that is from the month of September to October or in the late summer that is from February to March.

Sani Pass

Lying between South Africa and its neighbor Lesotho, Sani Pass is a well known route that has attracted tourists from all walks of life. This drive is not for the faint hearted and should be attempted by experienced drivers. If you have the right vehicle and properly equipped, this travel route can be an ideal choice for your South Africa package. This drive takes the travelers through some of the most stunning scenery of South Arica giving you unforgettable memories.

Starting/ending point:  Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal to Mokhotlong, Lesotho.

Distance: 9km

Duration: Traverse the pass for a day and explore the magnificent spots on the way.

Best time to go: The month from November to February is the best time to start this road trip. The pass remains closed if the weather is bad so plan accordingly with suitable vehicle and equipments.