Uncover the Hidden beauty of route 62

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing.

www.babylonstoren.com

The only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere, and indeed Africa, that displays one of the largest collection of indigenous succulents in South Africa. The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is a truly unique garden. It cultivates and displays a wide variety of arid and semi-arid plants. The Garden lies at the foot of the Hex River Mountains range, in the town of Worcester.

http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/karoo-desert/

Situated in the breath-taking Breede River Valley, only ten kilometres from the town of Robertson and an easy drive from Cape Town along the scenic Route 62. Located in a completely unique transition zone between two distinct ecosystems the farm fall within a fragile, fascinating and challenging environment. Graham Beck is passionate about restoring and conserving the environment and producing world class wines in harmony with nature.

https://grahambeck.com/

On your way to the reserve, why not stop at The Pastry Place. Tucked into a corner of ‘The Brandy Hall’ in Long Street, Montagu, this pâtisserie tantalises the taste buds. Sit down and enjoy a great cup of coffee with a freshly baked croissant or pie, or try their artisanal ice cream, home-made nougat.

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Barrydale Hand Weavers are the only hand weavers of fine cotton in South Africa, sourcing their cotton from local growers in South Africa or neighbouring Southern African countries. Seeing the weavers at the loom is awe inspiring and well worth a visit. They are located at 37 De Kock Street, Barrydale.

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This fun pub has become a regular pit-stop on the R62 in the Klein Karoo for bikers, local farmers and just about anyone in the area. Today Ronnie's Sex Shop is one of the most popular route 62 pubs and bikers, travellers and holidaymakers make a point of popping into Ronnie's for a pint or two, something to eat and a photograph of themselves next to the ‘Ronnies Sex Shop' sign. You can also get something to eat.

Highgate Ostrich Show Farm is the world’s first, finest and most original ostrich show. Meet ostriches face to face and learn more about ostrich farming! We are one of the most popular outdoor activities in Oudtshoorn for all ages.

https://highgate.co.za/

The Cango Caves are Africa's largest show caves and one of the Seven Wonders of Southern Africa, which makes the Cango Caves the archaeological and historical highlight of the Klein Karoo. It lies 29km from Oudtshoorn in the picturesque Cango Valley and is situated in a limestone ridge that runs parallel to the well-known Swartberg Mountains and here you’ll find the finest dripstone caves, with their massive halls and towering limestone formations in a variety of colours.

https://www.cango-caves.co.za/