Route 62 (9 days):
For those who prefer the road less travelled, Route 62 is a superb choice, embracing the longest wine route in the world, spectacular scenery and an endless horizon of mountains. From Cape Town, you enter a world of vineyards and orchards, old towns flanked by oaks, historical buildings, botanical gardens and world class restaurants. Staying in country retreats and homely guest houses, you will be tantalised by a choice of activities - walks, hiking trails, trout fishing, mountain biking, horse-riding, wine and olive tastings, 4x4 trails and rock climbing. For the first 2 days explore the historical winelands of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. On Day 3 tour north east through the mountainous Cape Boland region, visiting Wellington, historical Tulbagh, Ceres and Worcester, as well as the small towns of Robertson, McGregor, Bonnievale, Ashton and Montagu. On Day 4 visit Barrydale and Calitzdorp, before stopping overnight in fascinating Oudtshoorn, home of ostrich farming and the Cango Caves. Spend Day 5 exploring Oudtshoorn’s attractions, before travelling to the quaint Karoo village of Prince Albert. Spend the last 3 days relaxing in Plettenberg Bay, holiday mecca for sun-worshippers, or in tranquil Knysna, a nature lover’s paradise. On Day 9 return to Cape Town from George or Port Elizabeth by air, or travel on to the Eastern Cape.