On Day 4 of the Whale Watching Route you make your way back to Cape Town, stop at a few great little towns with lots of charm for good food and natural splendour. Follow R316 through Bredasdorp (follow signs to R316 Caledon), through Napier into Caledon at 94km.
The Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp is a good stop, and commemorates the hundreds of ships that have been wrecked along this treacherous coastline. The little town of Napier is a good lunch stop - the Napier Farm Stall is well known for homemade pies.
Nature lovers can stop at De Hoop Nature Reserve, for coastal and fynbos walks, and whale sightings from Koppie Alleen between May and November. The Hot springs and the casino at Caledon is also a favourite tourist destination.
Turn left onto N2 Kaapstad (Cape Town) at 96km. Follow N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass to the city. Or turn right on N2 to link up with the Golf Route or the Adrenalin Route: At Bredasdorp, follow the signs to N2 Swellendam. If you want to stop for some homemade goods, this town is perfect for jams, fresh bread and other delicacies.
From Swellendam. follow N2 for 217 km to Newmarket St in Foreshore, Cape Town. Take the Strand Street exit from Nelson Mandela Blvd/N2, and back to your accommodation at the V&A Waterfront.
Self drive routes from Cape Town invite visitors to the Mother City to experience the natural splendour, fun activities and scenic attractio...