From Cape Town, you drive along one long, straight road towards the Northern Cape, which eventually stops at Lamberts Bay after about two hours. It’s a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Along this entire coastline, you’ll find a series of picturesque historical towns and charming fishing villages. On the way, you'll pass through villages like Darling, Goedverwacht, Paternoster, and Langebaan. In Paternoster, you’ll sleep in white cottages that remind you of Greece, and Darling is filled with wineries, breweries, and gin distilleries where you can taste the flavour of the West Coast.
The West Coast is great to visit year-round, though there are differences in the seasons. The South African winter lasts from June to September, which is the opposite of the Dutch winter. During the winter months, you can enjoy the wildflowers and Cape fynbos along the way. In the summer (from November to May), you can stop everywhere for a swim in the water and take walks along the beach.
From the car, you’ll see fertile valleys, white dunes, and all of it in complete peace on the road. Doesn’t sound too bad, right?! If you drive a bit further up towards Namibia, you’ll find more of these colourful flower fields. Find out more about the Northern Cape here.
