In March 2016 we opened these two new circular routes complimenting the existing West Coast Way Culture Route. The Scenic Route begins in Malmesbury and includes Riebeek Valley, Hopefield, Koringberg, Moorreesburg, Yzerfontein and Darling. The West Coast Way Berg Route starts in Velddrif and follows a course through Laaiplek, Port Owen, Dwarskersbos, Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Elands Bay, Aurora, Redelinghuys and Verlorenvlei, the Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, Citrusdal, Eendekuil, Porterville, Piketberg, Wittewater and Goedverwacht – covering an area that stretches from the Berg River to the start of the Cederberg Mountains.

The launch of the West Coast Way Berg Route and Scenic Routes

Every year the West Coast Way stand grows bigger and bigger with the 2016 exhibition stand at 18 square meters and the 2017 stand now at a staggering 21 square meters. Every year we showcase the best attractions, accommodation and activities on offer in the Cape West Coast. West Coast Way brands like Thali Thali, !Khwa ttu and The Lodge at Atlantic Beach will be interacting with 197 hosted buyers from 47 different countries to stimulate international visitor numbers to the West Coast.

The West Coast Way Team at the WTM Africa with James Vos

Officially being opened by Shadow Minister of Tourism, James Vos, on Friday 03 June, the West Coast Way Foodie Route was launched with 10 stops including the West Coast National Park with Geelbek Restaurant, Langebaan, Saldanha Bay, Jacobsbaai, Paternoster and Cape Columbine, St Helena Bay and Shelley Point, Velddrif, the West Coast Fossil Park, Hopefield, and the Thali Thali Game Lodge – encompassing some of the most beautiful and interesting outlying towns and locations on the Cape West Coast and surrounding areas.

Official Opening of the West Coast Way Foodie Route at HeronsRest in Veldrif Veldrif is the newly added stop to the Foodie Route and now connects tourists to the Berg Route and the Foodie Route André van Heerden (co-owner HeronsRest Veldrif), Carmen Lerm (founder West Coast Way), James Vos Shadow Minister of Tourism, Sandra Crafford Deputy Mayor, The Berg Rivier Municipality

West Coast Way’s team was overwhelmed with happiness when we won a finalist award in the Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (PERA Awards) – the Western Cape’s most prestigious entrepreneurship competition which honours excellence in entrepreneurship.

Carmen Lerm, founder of the West Coast Way with Hellen Zille at the PERA Awards

On 7 December we launched the N7 Kardoesie Countrystop’s new 7 Stops On the N7 Route and the West Coast Way Wild Route, showcasing zip-lining, mountain biking, cave explorations, bouldering, fresh seafood, hand-picked rooibos, wild-flowers, tracts of unspoilt coastline, and “veldskoene” made in a tiny town tucked into the vast Cederberg Mountains. The Wild Route, which is the ultimate “off the beaten track” experience, offers two passage options – the Sustainable Sea Food Track, which travels along the coast and includes Elands Bay, Lambert’s Bay and Doringbaai; and the People Rocking Nature Track, which covers the inland towns along the N7, starting at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort and Citrusdal.

Henri and Anette Theron and Lelanie Snyman from Kardoesie, James Vos, the Shadow Minister of Tourism, Carmen Lerm founder of West Coast Way, Cederberg Mayor Jimmy Barnard and Citrusdal Board Councillor Raymond Pretorius

West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature

West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.

Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way: Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve. For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on  on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.