{"id":103152,"date":"2018-05-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/road-trip-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:55","slug":"road-trip-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/road-trip-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip South Africa: 5 Of The Most Unforgettable Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa is considered one of the best road trip destinations in the world and it is not difficult to see why. From the sunny small towns of the Western Cape and dusty outback of the Northern Cape, to the mystical boondocks of Mpumalanga, roads are the lifeline of the country.<\/p>\n

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They connect glittering cities with small towns that sizzle in the desert heat and sea-sprayed coastlines where salt hangs heavy in the air with fragrant pine forests and rocky mountains.<\/p>\n

And while some roads stretch for kilometres towards mysterious horizons, others end after a few short metres at a rickety gate with a \u201cPRIVATE PROPERTY\u201d sign on a lonesome pasture.<\/p>\n

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These roads offer incredible chances to explore unknown towns and experience the soul of the country at your own pace with the windows down and your feet on the dashboard.<\/p>\n

So, compile a kickass playlist, pile your bags, family, friends, pets into the old jalopy or car rental and get ready to explore some of the best road trips in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have your own wheels? Find and compare cheap car rentals<\/a>\u00a0on Travelstart.co.za!<\/h3>\n
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Enjoying the taste of South Africa along Cape Route 62<\/h2>\n
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If good wine, delicious food, Instaworthy landscapes, and quirky experiences get your pulse racing then Cape Route 62 is the road trip for you. It will take you through charming towns, introduce your palate to artisanal treats and glorious tastes, and offer some truly unique experiences in South Africa.<\/p>\n

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The route stretches from Cape Town<\/a> to Port Elizabeth<\/a> and encompasses towns such as Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson, Barrydale, Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, and Humansdorp.<\/p>\n

It has been called the greatest road trip in the world and holds the title of the longest wine route in the world.<\/p>\n

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Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n