Day 1: Barrydale to Gansbaai, via Cape Agulhas, Die Dam, Pearly Beach, Franskraal to Gansbaai. Shortsection of dirt road between Struisbay and Elim
Day 2: Gansbaai to Gordonsbay, via Stanford, Hermanus, Kleinmond, Bettys Bay, Pringle Bay and on thecoastal road to RGordonsbay. All Tarred.
Day 3: Gordons bay to Bloubergstrand, via Muizenberg, Simonstown, Kommetjie, Houtbay, Green Point,the Bloubergstrand. All tarred. Time for some events along the coastal Cape Route.
Day 4: Blouberg to Barrydale, via N1 to Worcester, Robertson, Montagu, then Barrydale
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Often referred to as the gateway to heaven, Barrydale is situated on the world famous Route 62. This quaint village is a mere two-and-a-half hour drive from Cape Town International Airport and, quite uniquely, boasts the features associated with the nearby wine district while also providing guests with the tranquility that can only be found in the Karoo.
Gansbaai is a beautiful small fishing village. It is also the great white shark capital of the world with the main attraction being shark cage diving. Gansbaai is a crayfish town and there is plenty to go around during season.
Cape Agulhas is situated at the most southern tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Visitors love to take photos at the beautiful, historic red and white Cape Agulhas Lighthouse as the icon that denotes the tip of Africa.
Often described as the longest undisturbed sand beach in the Western Cape, Pearly Beach offers spectacular scenery and natural beauty that is ideal for travellers who would like to take a step back and just relax. The town itself is mellow and despite the laid back atmosphere, there are many activities like fishing and crayfish diving to keep you busy.
Gansbaai is a beautiful small fishing village. It is also the great white shark capital of the world with the main attraction being shark cage diving. Gansbaai is a crayfish town and there is plenty to go around during season.
Situated in the UNESCO declared Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, which supports over 1600 species of fynbos, of which 150 are endemic, Kleinmond provides visitors with access to safe swimming in lagoons, walking, hiking, bird watching, a black water river, caves and exciting rocky tidal pools; there is even a golf course for avid followers of the sport.
Betty’s Bay is a scenic seaside village situated along Clarence Drive Route (R44) between Pringle Bay and Kleinmond. The pretty town is positioned in a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Kogelberg Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, and bordered by fresh water lakes and the Palmiet River
This picture perfect beach-side suburb provides a mix of history, architecture, pristine beaches and culture. Set in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Muizenberg lies up against the mountain of the same name, en route from Lakeside to Kalk Bay.
Bloubergstrand lies on the coast of Table Bay, less than 20km from the Cape Town City Centre, and less than 7km away from Robben Island by boat. Commonly referred to as Blouberg, this largely residential neighbourhood is most famous for its beautiful beach that offers postcard-perfect views of Table Mountain.
