Road Trip
Route 62
The inland alternative to the N2 — the Klein Karoo wine valley, hot springs, and the Swartberg Pass to the coast.
Our take
The road people take to avoid the N2 crowds — and end up liking more.
What's worth stopping for
Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.
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Start
Allow —+0 min detour - 02
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Great Stop
The natural start. Fill up on wine and a long lunch before you leave the Winelands behind.
Allow Half a day+0 min detour - 03
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Great Stop
Value wine and the Breede River
Allow 1 night+0 min detour - 04
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Quick Stop
The Elgin Valley's signature farm stall. Stop for a pie. This is what a road trip stop should be.
Allow 20–30 minutes+5 min detour - 05
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Great Stop
Hot springs and the pass in
Allow 1 night+0 min detour - 06
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Ostrich country and the Cango Caves. An easy overnight and a useful pivot to the Swartberg Pass or the Garden Route.
Allow 1 night+0 min detour - 07
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Do Not Miss
Cango Caves and ostriches
Allow 1-2 nights+0 min detour - 08
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Worth a Detour
The Karoo town worth rerouting for. Quiet, food-led, and the Swartberg Pass from here is one of South Africa's great drives.
Allow 1 night+40 min detour - 09
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Worth a Detour
The Swartberg Pass village
Allow 1 night+30 min detour