Page 47 - LHR Motorcycle Magazine May 2024

9 Epic Road Trips In

South Africa

South Africa offers an abundance of breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and unique experiences,
making it an ideal destination for epic road trips. Here are some epic road trip routes you can consider:

1. Garden Route: This iconic route stretches along the 3. Route 62: Dubbed as South Africa's version of
southeastern coast from Mossel Bay to Storms River. America's Route 66, Route 62 runs between Cape
Along the way, you'll encounter stunning coastal Town and Port Elizabeth, traversing the scenic Klein
vistas, lush forests, charming towns like Knysna and Karoo region. Highlights along this route include the
Ple enberg Bay, and opportuni es for outdoor winelands of Robertson and Worcester, the quirky
adventures such as hiking, whale watching (in season), town of Barrydale, the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn,
and bungee jumping at Bloukrans Bridge. and the historic village of Montagu.

2. Panorama Route: Located in the Mpumalanga
province, this route offers panoramic views of the 4. Wild Coast: For a more off-the-beaten-path
Drakensberg Mountains, plunging waterfalls including adventure, consider driving along the Wild Coast in
the iconic Lisbon Falls and Berlin Falls, the stunning the Eastern Cape. This rugged coastline is
Blyde River Canyon (one of the largest canyons in the characterized by drama c cliffs, pris ne beaches, rural
world), and the picturesque towns of Graskop and villages, and tradi onal Xhosa culture. Don't miss the
Pilgrim's Rest. chance to visit Hole in the Wall near Coffee Bay, a
unique rock forma on.