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South Africa Road trip tips cover of sunrise view of highway driving towards the Namibian border.

The Best South Africa Road Trip Tips (10,00km Worth!)

South Africa road trip tips that we learned over 5 trips and 10,000 kilometers, including our top 6 tips and what to pack, plan, and budget.

Map of the Hectic Route Johannesburg to Cape Town route trip

The Hectic Route: A Breathtaking Joburg to Cape Town Road Trip Itinerary

An unforgettable itinerary for a Johannesburg to Cape Town road trip in which you'll discover dozens of South Africa's lesser-known treasures.

View of Cape Town from Lion's Head

The Last Gasp: Finishing Off in Cape Town (Hectic Route Day 14)

End the Hectic Route in breathtaking fashion with a final waterfall hike, some adventures in the Western Cape, and a drive to remember.

Kim tasting wine in the Robertson Wine Vally

A Day of Indulgence in the Robertson Wine Valley (Hectic Route Day 13)

Not just wine, but milkshakes, liqueurs, beer, and food make up this delicious day of indulgence in and around the Robertson Wine Valley.

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A Conventional Day Around Oudtshoorn and Route 62 (Hectic Route Day 12)

So it turns out the Swartberg Pass, Oudshoorn's Cango Caves and ostrich farms, and Route 62's wineries are all major tourist attractions for good reason.

Windmill and sheep along road on Karoo road trip

Karoo-sing through the Quirky, Spectacular Karoo Desert (Hectic Route Day 11)

Karoo-se past unbelievable scenery, delve into delicious food, and poke around quirky towns on this delightful one day Karoo road trip.

Skull, mountain, and desert in Camdeboo National Park

Camdeboo National Park: Africa's Wild West (Hectic Route Day 10)

An unexpected walking safari, the Valley of Desolation, and a quirky town highlighted our day in Camdeboo and Africa's version of the Wild West.

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The Mystical and Misty Mountain Realm of Hogsback (Hectic Route Day 9)

You might behypnotized into believing fairy tales are real if you venture through the clouds to Hogsback, hike its waterfalls, and wander the quirky town.

Cintsa beach from top of dune

Slowing to a Complete Stop in Cintsa (Hectic Route Day 8)

Cintsa may technically be on the Wild Coast, but there's nothing "wild" about it. In many ways, it's the opposite of wild: a great place to relax.

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Slow but Spectacular Progress Along the Wild Coast (Hectic Route Day 7)

Everything moves slowly on the Wild Coast, and you will too in order to appreciate the spectacular scenery on the hike between Mdubmi and Coffee Bay.

Highway sign marking end of pavement on road from Durban to Mbundi

Escaping (Un-)Civilization from Durban to Mdumbi (Hectic Route Day 6)

The long drive from Durban to Mdumbi is an escape from (un-)civilization into the simpler, and much more relaxed, world of the Wild Coast.

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Experiencing All Walks of Life in One Day in Durban (Hectic Route Day 5)

One day in Durban may not be enough to get a complete feel for the city, but it's enough to get a (too) visceral understanding of South Africa's inequality.

View of Cathedral Peak Hotel and the Drakensberg Mountains

A Very Fulfilling Day at Cathedral Peak Hotel (Hectic Route Day 4)

There is so much to do and explore (and eat!) at the Cathedral Peak Hotel that you'd need at least four days there. We tried to stuff it all into one.

Blown Away by The Drakensberg Mountains (Hectic Route Day 3)

Talking with dragons, seeing National Geographic-like sights, getting hit by an avalanche, and feasting like kings in The Drakensberg's Cathedral Peak.

Chris on the Wodehouse Trail

Wodehouse Trail and Golden Gate Highlands National Park (Hectic Route Day 2)

We were blown away (figuratively, and almost literally) by Golden Gate Highlands National Park's Wodehouse Trail, on Day 2 of our Hectic Route itinerary.

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24 Hours in Johannesburg (Hectic Route Day 1)

Highlights, lowlights, and insights from our 36 hours in Johannesburg, including restaurant tips and why it's the opposite of Cape Town.

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