Often referred to as the “longest wine route in the world”, Route 62 stretches for about 850 kilometers connecting Cape Town with Port Elizabeth.
However it’s not just about the destination; the road itself is a picturesque adventure that winds through diverse landscapes, charming towns and unique attractions.
In today’s email:
- The World’s Longest Wine Route
- Is the Cape Winelands the best road trip in the world?
- Around the Web : ‘Very big and good summer season’ expected, This Train Hotel Sits on a Bridge Overlooking Kruger National Park, Flocking to a sheep museum in the Karoo and more.
- From Social Media
- South African Food You Will Love
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South Africa’s Route 62: A Scenic Journey Through Natural Beauty
Nestled between the towering peaks of the Western Cape and the vast landscapes of the Klein Karoo, South Africa’s Route 62 offers a scenic and unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most captivating natural beauty.
The road takes you past breathtaking scenery, idyllic farming towns, historic attractions, and fruit and wine farms. As well as the oppotunity to spot some african wildlife.
These ten stops will make your Route 62 road trip even more epic.
Is the Cape Winelands the best road trip in the world?
Is the Cape Winelands the best road trip in the world? – Visitors to Cape Town, South Africa often experience a road trip like no other.
From the breathtaking views of the Winelands to its delicious food and unforgettable wine, this incredible area provides a perfect combination for an unforgettable adventure.
The jam-packed 48 hours in Cape Town set the stage for an amazing journey through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Hermanus and Constantia.
Around the Web
‘Very big and good summer season’ expected
South Africa’s tourism sector may reach 2019 arrival figures before anticipated, with all signs pointing to a bumper summer season.
Speaking after the second National Tourism Safety Forum meeting, held in Cape Town on Tuesday (August 29), Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said data for the first six months of 2023 showed a 78.2% increase in tourism arrivals compared with the same period in 2022. African arrivals made up the lion’s share of the four million arrivals to South Africa at over three million, a 79.9% increase on the same period in 2022.
This Train Hotel Sits on a Bridge Overlooking Kruger National Park
Pirates, check out this absolutely unique hotel we’ve spotted hanging (quite literally) over Kruger National Park in South Africa!
The luxury 5-star hotel sitting on a bridge is located in a former train, with 42 carriages transformed into glamorous suites overlooking the savanna.
Europe drives SA’s arrival growth
South Africa’s inbound tourist numbers have increased as the country gradually moves out of the winter season, registering a significant month-on-month increase.
According to the latest figures from Statistics South Africa, overall, overseas arrivals increased by 24% (from 123 069 in June to 161 376 in July).
The rise is particularly evident in European arrivals, as numbers grew from 48 894 in June, to 88 440 in July.
SA’s west coast registers record-breaking maximum temperatures in August
The minimum and maximum temperatures for the upcoming spring and early summer in South Africa are expected to be above the normal average, with a number of all-time maximum temperature records already broken along the west coast for specific days during August
Flocking to a sheep museum in the Karoo
A Fish River farm museum tells the story of a legendary Eastern Cape family and its fine Merino wool.
Standard Bank Private and WineX present SA’s most vibrant wine festival
Standard Bank Private announced its role as title sponsor of the renowned WineX annual wine festival in Johannesburg. Visitors can look forward to three nights of wine tastings and interactions with award-winning winemakers as the best of the Cape comes to Jozi for the biggest and most vibrant wine event in the Southern Hemisphere. The festival aims to create new stories and great memories with like-minded wine enthusiasts.
Great tales of whales on the Garden Route
Now is the time as winter draws to an end to make sure you don’t miss out on the one of the greatest productions on earth and just imagine it’s free
From Social Media
Walking with Elephants
South African Food You Will Love
South African Braai Etiquette
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