Three top roadtrips from Cape Town – as voted for by South Africans

1. Hermanus – Less than two hours from Cape Town, is Hermanus, one of the greatest treasures of the Whale Coast. Most famous for its whale watching, this town has something for everyone. Enjoy some shopping at the Village Square and the adjacent outdoor market, eat at any of the world-class restaurants or visit little gems like Breakfast Bay, Lovers Cove and Piet se Bos picnic area.
2. Beaverlac – Just outside the quaint little town of Porterville is Beaverlac, a wildlife sanctuary where you can camp or stay in cottages. There is a rock pool just a five minute walk from the campsite, or for the more energetic hikers, walk for 90 minutes to reach the Totem Pole pool. Call 022-931-2945 or visit www.beaverlac.co.za for more information.
3. Infanta – Infanta is a sleepy little town at the mouth of the Breede River. Just over a three-hour drive from Cape Town, this roadtrip is for peoplelooking to immerse themselves in nature with whale viewing, fishing and hiking.

The Ultimate Journey roadtrip map is being built through votes and submissions from the South African public. To help create South Africa’s best road trip route, visit the Ultimate Journey website (www.ultimatejourney.co.za) and add a destination to the map or vote for destinations already added to the map. Participants stand the chance of winning a R50 000 roadtrip, driven in a new Kia Sportage.

The destinations with the most votes will form part of South Africa’s inaugural Ultimate Journey, the best road trip route of 2017. It doesn’t matter where you are in South Africa, visit the Ultimate Journey website to discover the best places to visit in your area.