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Cape Roadtrip

The route: A round trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town via the Garden Route.

The reason: We wanted to catch up with friends in Cape Town and decided to explore the Karoo while we were at it.

How we travelled: In a tiny rental car, with camping gear.*

Travelling style: Vague itinerary only, no timeline, no prior bookings, no GPS, no smart phones or data, an AA map and "Camp and Caravan" guide.

When we travelled: November / December 2016
  • Day 1 - Johnnesburg to Parys: As far as the Vaal
  • Day 2 - Parys to Gariep Dam: Boats in the Karoo
  • Day 3 - Gariep Dam to Somerset East: Criss-crossing the Karoo
  • Day 4 - Somerset East to Addo Elephant Park: Elephants in the Fynbos
  • Day 5 - Addo Elephant Park to Bloukrans: From Bush to Beach
  • Day 6 - Bloukrans to Sedgefield: The world's highest bungee
  • Day 7 - Sedgefield to Prince Albert: Coast to Karoo
  • Day 8 - Prince Albert to Oudtshoorn: Back-tracking
  • Day 9 - Oudtshoorn to McGregor: The Night Sky is free
  • Day 10 - McGregor to Hermanus: Touching the tip of Africa
  • Day 11 - Hermanus to Cape Town: Cool & Quirky
  • Day 12 - Cape Town: Hot & Bothered
  • Day 13 - Cape Town to Wolseley: It's a Sign
  • Day 14 - Wolseley to Karoo National Park: Karoo Sunday
  • Day 15 - Karoo National Park to Petrusberg: Sleeping with Lions
  • Day 16 - Petrusberg to Johannesburg: Full Circle
Bucket List 
(in no particular order)
  • Find Nieu-Bethesda
  • Travel the Garden Route
  • See the Cango Caves
  • Touch the southern most tip of Africa
  • Get to the top of Table Mountain
* Camping Gear
  • Oztrail Stargazer tent
  • Groundsheet
  • Sleeping bags
  • Cuddle Buddies (pillows)
  • Blow up mattress & pump
  • Blankets
  • Eco light
  • Big suitcase that all of the above packed into
  • Camp chairs (bought on the road)
  • Electric camp stove (borrowed)
  • Pot, pan, plates, cutlery, breadboard
  • Cooler bag (chilly bin)
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