Roadtripping across the Northern Cape - Roadtripping across the Northern Cape

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a representative will be waiting to welcome and assist you to the vehicle hire kiosk.

On collection of the vehicle, the necessary forms needs to be completed, as well as a vehicle inspection before the handing over of the keys.

Travelling along the N7 toward Clanwilliam consider stopping at the Kardoesie Farmstall in the Piekenierskloof pass, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Renosterhoek Valley.

Arriving into Clanwilliam, continue to check in at the hotel before exploring the small town.

Explore the Highlights & Activities of Clanwilliam at your leisure!

• Water skiing
• Wakeboarding
• Parasailing and Angling
• Ramskop Nature Reserve which boasts over 200 indigenous species of wildflowers
• Rooibos Factory
• Clanwilliam  Museum
• Rock climbing
• Mountainbiking 
• Birdwatching
• Hiking trails

The following information will be required on collection of vehicle:  Group E: Toyota Corolla Quest or similar  Auto

• Credit Card To Cover Additional Services /Liability (a rental amount will be taken at the start of the rental to cover any additional charges incurred during the rental. An authorization hold will be placed)
• Home Address And Telephone Number
• Passport and International flight ticket
• Local Contact Details
• Valid endorsed driver’s license

Car Rental includes

• Admin Fee 
• Collection Fees

Travelling time is approximately 232km - 2h 33min

After enjoying your scrumptious breakfast, check out and continue your self-driving  journey to Springbok.

Arriving into Springbok, continue to check in at the hotel before exploring the small town.

Springbok is known as the flower capital of Namaqualand as serves as a half stopover to Namibia. 

Explore the Highlights & Activities at Springbok at your leisure!

• Hiking routes
• Relaxing at the pool
• Museum and monuments
• Mountain biking

Travelling time is approximately 335km - 3h 18min

 After breakfast, check out and continue your journey to Kakamas.

Enroute to Kakamas you will pass a nature reserve called the Quiver Tree Forest.  Stop and explore the reserve at your leisure.

Arriving into Kakamas, continue to check in at the hotel before exploring the small town.

This fascinating town was originally built by a church and named after the Khoi word for 'poor pasture'. Today, this name poorly reflects on a fertile valley in the lower Orange River, graced with vineyards, cotton and Lucerne fields.

Travelling time is approximately 301km -  2hr 46 min

Today, after breakfast you can choose either to relax and unwind around the pool with a good book or alternatively explore some more of this beautiful region.

Explore the Highlights & Activities at Kakamas at your leisure !

• Augrabies Falls & National Park
• Die Pienk Padstal
• Wine cellars and brandy distillers

After breakfast, check out and continue your journey on the N14 and take the R27 towards Calvinia.  Stopping in Kenhardt at Oma Miemie Cafe and Bakery is a MUST! ! Indulge in some delicious cake whilst there.

Keep an eye out for Quiver Tree Forests on the right. Stop in Brandvlei at the Windpomp restaurant for a great ice cream soda float or lunch (own account)

Arriving into Calvinia, continue to check in at the hotel before exploring the small town.

Explore the Highlights & Activities at Calvinia at your leisure!

• Calvinia is one of the towns with the most historic buildings
• Explore the local museum
• 4×4 Routes
• Akkerendam Nature Reserve, offering walks for the fit or the frail.
• Spring Flowers - During the Flower Season (September – October) each year

• Hantam Meat Festival: (Last week-end in August) A local farmers festival, well known all over Southern Africa.

Travelling time is approximately 404 km  3hr 54 min 

After your leisurely breakfast, check out and continue back to Stellenbosch.

Before continuing your journey by taking the N7 toward Clanwilliam, just before Niewoudtsville is the Hantam Botanical Gardens. When in Niewoudtsville turn right onto the R357 at a sign that says Quiver Tree Forest and drive 7,5km. You will reach a beautiful gorge with water at the bottom. In rainy season there is a few waterfalls. Here you can continue on the R357 until you find the Quiver Tree Forest on the right (approx. 20km’s). You will then turn right and access a private farm. The forest is on the right and continues for a few kilometers. Head back to the R27 at Niewoudtsville and take the R27 towards Vanrhynsdorp, stopping at the Baghdad Cafe for lunch (own account) . You will then cross the Karoo Highlands.  At the top of Vanrhynspass, stop and enjoy the specatcular views. Resume your travels and take the N7 to Stellenbosch

Arriving into the Stellenbosch, continue to check in at the hotel, thereafter relax and unwind as the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Travelling time is approximately 4 hr 34 min (417 km)

After your relaxing breakfast, take time out to enjoy your surrounding by exploring the some unfamiliar territory! 

Explore some of the below HIGHLIGHTS at your leisure!

• Cape Winelands
• Visit Oom Samie Se Winkel
• Cape Town Ziplines
• Robben Island Ferry
• Bo Kaap Museum
• Table Mountain Abseiling
• Table Mountain Cableway
• Company Gardens
• Boulders Beach
• Cape Point

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Cape Town International Airport.

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport, you will continue to the kiosk to drop off your rental vehicle, thereafter proceed to the check in counter for your homebound flight.

Travelling time is approximately 21 min (21.1 km)