It’s no secret that we LOVE our space as much as we adore a good road trip. So, our first top thing to do is to…
1. Go on South Africa’s road trip with the most twists: West Coast Way.
The “twists” referred to, feature the six uniquely themed interlocking routes: Foodie, Culture, Wild, Tractor, Berg and Cape Way Routes. Each route takes visitors to a selection of unique towns, locations and attractions. To find the routes, go to this link: https://www.westcoastway.co.za/west-coast-way-routes/
One of the best ways to get great photos is to go on a road trip! You’re unlikely to be bored on the West Coast Way – South Africa’s road trip with the most twists.
2. Stop and stay at Thali Thali Game Lodge
At Thali Thali Game Lodge on the Foodie Route the food platters of Weskus food, not to mention Sunday buffet, will attest to the warm hospitality of the region. Those who are not seduced by stoep sitting can attempt to hone their skills with a bow and arrow or go on a game drive exploring this wildlife reserve.
Bookings: [email protected] or call +27 82 372 8637 www.thalithali.co.za
3. Take it slow
Spend a happy hour or two browsing the tiny lane of Bokkomlaan in Velddrif on the Berg Route. Visit artist Marina Clunie’s River Studio filled with canvases of Berg River life. Time for lunch? Go to Ek & Djy Vissery, overlooking the Berg River. For padkos and tasty gifts pop in at Pelican Post for olives, cheese, ice cream paired with kayak and boat trip rentals. Go on a cruise with Cracklin’ Rosie.
Bookings: [email protected] or call +27 71 897 9611
4. Top up your padkos
“Local is lekker” comes to life in Riebeek Valley on the Tractor Route. Globally awarded olives, olive oil, wine and art are created in the ‘wedding valley’ of South Africa.
Find by the barrelful lekker padkos, delightful gifts or sit down (inside or outside) to enjoy wine and olive tastings at Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate. The delightful charcuterie board, which allows you to make your own selection of freshly baked bread, cured meat, cheeses and finger foods, is definitely a memorable highlight of the West Coast Way road trip. Trip Tip: You may bump into World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.
To find the extensive list of places to stay and go, ask Khanya via [email protected] or call +27 22 448 1545 www.riebeekvalley.info
5. Play like a champion today, go on a road trip tomorrow!
Whether you are interested in discovering the flowers, culture and history of the West Coast or prefer to eat your way through all the amazing restaurants and farm stalls, The Lodge at Atlantic Beach offer 20 luxurious, yet affordable, 4-star suits to choose from. Kick off your road trip from the Blue Flag beach, Melkbosstrand.
The Lodge at Atlantic Beach situated on Atlantic Beach Golf Estate looks out over famous Table Mountain and is adorned with a necklace of Cape Town’s city lights in the evenings.
Bookings: [email protected] or call +27 21 553 4653 www.thelodgeatatlanticbeach.co.za
West Coast Way Is South Africa’s Road Trip With The Most Twists
Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.
Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way:
Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve.
For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.