Route 62

It is an alternative route to the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. This slightly shorter, inland route is a completely different experience compared to the coastal route offering wide open spaces and diverse scenery. 

 This historical route is the world’s longest wine route, lined with many farming communities and small towns. The country charm of the old world is magnetic drawing travellers from all walks of life. Winding through magnificent landscapes, various agricultural farms, towering cliffs and crystal clear waters with ancient trees and indigenous flora, your soul will be renewed in ways you could never have imagined. 

 Some of South Africa’s most diverse landscapes can be found along this route, running through towns that can seem worlds apart, but are all connected. Offering ample opportunity for exploration and discovery, Route 62 accommodation boasts not only great views and serenity but extremely friendly and hospitable hosts. The Karoo in general is known for its friendly locals and with this route falling a part of the Klein Karoo, you are sure to get a taste of what hospitality is and should be. 

 Stretched across a vast range of towns and areas, Route 62 offers bountiful adventures throughout areas consisting of arid landscapes, vineyards, majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers and orchards. A harmoniously balanced climate and terrain, this route is a perfect holiday waiting to be had at any time of the year. The towns are easily accessible, and all divert off of the R62 but join up with it again. 

 

Some of the farming towns that this scenic route passes from the west to the east are: Paarl, Wellington, Tulbagh, Ceres, Worcester, McGregor, Robertson, Bonnievale, Ashton and a town home to wonderful hot springs – Montagu. Further along you will find the famous Breede River Valley and a town famous for its fruit and wine – Barrydale, along with Amalienstein, Ladismith and Calitzdorp, among others. Further east Misgund, Louterwater, Krakeel, Joubertina and Kareedouw can be found among the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. 

 Along this Route 62 are a range of excursions and expeditions to be had. Visit some of South Africa’s top wineries, take cultural tours, visit museums that tell tales of this historic route and its towns and view some ancient tribal art or game reserves. For the more adventurous, there are a number of hiking and horse riding trails, mountain climbing spots, 4x4 routes or go canoeing along the Breede River. Fishing is a popular past time and so is ostrich riding – be warned, they are the fastest animal on two legs and can kill predators with a forward kick. 

 With so much to see and so much to do, Route 62 is more than an exciting experience, it’s a journey. The exciting excursions and calm and tranquillity are a perfect balance for cleansing of the soul. Book accommodation through Venues4Africa and get the process started.