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The scenic Cape Route 62 used to be the main link between Port Elizabeth and Cape town before the N2 Highway was built in 1958. This route, known as the longest wine route in the world, offers magnificent landscapes and towering cliffs , crystal streams and an abundance of fauna and flora.
Route 62 passes through fruit growing, wine producing and ostrich farming towns such as Oudtshoorn (famous for ostriches and Cango Caves) Calitzdorp, (the Port wine capital of SA) Barrydale, Montagu, (famous for its healing natural hot springs) Ashton, Bonnievale, Robertson, McGregor, and Worcester (well known for good wines).
Bordered by the Swartberg and Langeberg mountains, the Klein Karoo meanders along the Route 62 . The famous route also called the mountain route because of the many tremendous passes one can enjoy.
Visitors can enjoy, amongst others, Bains Kloof near Wellington, Gydo Pass north of Ceres, Prince Alfred's Pass from Willowmore to Knysna, and the very famous Swartberg Pass, which links Oudtshoorn with Prince Albert.
Andrew Bain and his son, Thomas Bain, were the engineers and constructors of most of the mountain passes on Cape Route 62.
Cape Route 62 is an absolute must to see and experience. What makes this route so special, is the calm and peacefulness that it offers to travellers. This is a very safe route to travel, so there is no need to be concerned about personal security.
Those who have travelled the twist and turns of Cape Route 62 return time and time and again and affirm that it is the road that provides them with the most inspiring adventures.
De Zeekoe Guest Farm is situated on this route and various activities can be enjoyed.
Lastly but not least, mention must be made of the people on Cape Route 62 - They are friendly and eager to both assist and entertain passing travellers.
See you soon !
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