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South Africa’s coastline offers one of the world’s most epic travel experiences, ranging from world-class cities and wine country to incredible wildlife and adventure activities. The most famous route is the Garden Route, but the coastal trip is usually broken into three main sections: ## 1. The Western Cape: Cape Town & The Peninsula This is the start (or end) of any major South African coastal journey and is defined by the meeting of the two oceans (Atlantic and Indian). | Destination | Highlights & Activities | | :— | :— | | Cape Town | Climb or take the cable car up Table Mountain. Visit the V&A Waterfront. Explore the colorful houses of Bo-Kaap. | | Cape Peninsula Drive| A full-day scenic loop. Drive the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive, visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and see the African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. | | The Whale Route| Drive east from Cape Town toward Hermanus (known as the whale watching capital of the world). The Southern Right Whale season is typically July to November (peak August-October). | | Gansbaai | The hub for high-adrenaline marine experiences like Shark Cage Diving (available year-round). | | Cape Agulhas | The southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans officially meet. Great for photo ops and walking along the wild coastline. | — ## 2. The Garden Route (The Ultimate Road Trip) This famous 200km stretch of coastline runs roughly from Mossel Bay to Storms River, and is a must-do self-drive adventure. | Town/Area | Key Attractions & Activities | | :— | :— | | Mossel Bay/Oudtshoorn | Often the starting point. Nearby Oudtshoorn (in the dry Little Karoo region) is the Ostrich Capital of the World and home to the magnificent Cango Caves. | | Knysna | Famous for its beautiful lagoon and the Knysna Heads (two large sandstone cliffs guarding the lagoon mouth). Try the fresh Knysna oysters! Take a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. | | Plettenberg Bay (Plett) | Features stunning beaches, a great surf culture, and marine activities like whale and dolphin watching and swimming with seals at Robberg Nature Reserve. | | Tsitsikamma National Park | An adventurer’s paradise. Go kayaking and liloing up the Storms River Gorge, hike to the famous Suspension Bridge over the river mouth, or try the world’s highest commercial bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge (just outside the park). | | Addo Elephant Park | Just past the Garden Route (near Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha), Addo is an excellent, malaria-free Big Five safari park where you can do self-drives and see massive herds of elephants. | — ## 3. The Eastern Coast: The Wild Coast & KwaZulu-Natal For a more remote, rugged, and culturally rich experience, continue traveling north-east: * The Wild Coast: This area (part of the Eastern Cape) is known for its dramatic, undeveloped coastline, rolling green hills, and traditional Xhosa villages. Highlights include Coffee Bay and the famous rock formation Hole-in-the-Wall. * KwaZulu-Natal Coast (Durban & St. Lucia): * Durban: The city’s Golden Mile offers long stretches of beach, a warm Indian Ocean, and a distinct mix of Zulu and Indian cultures (try the famous Durban curry!). * iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St. Lucia): A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its large population of hippos and crocodiles. The northern coast near Mozambique is known as the Elephant Coast and offers incredible scuba diving. * ### 🗓️ Suggested Itinerary Focus The most popular option is to combine a city stay with the scenic drive: | Trip Length | Suggested Focus | | :— | :— | | 7-10 Days | Cape Town & The Garden Route (or Cape Town & Safari). Fly into Cape Town, spend 3-4 days exploring the city and Peninsula, and then drive 3-4 days along the Garden Route toward Port Elizabeth, flying out from there. | | 14+ Days | The Full Southern Coast. Combine Cape Town, the Wine Country, the Whale Route, the Garden Route, and Addo Elephant Park, or even continue to the Wild Coast. | Would you like me to focus on Garden Route accommodation options (e.g., boutique hotels, lodges) or provide more detail on specific marine and adventure activities** (like shark diving or bungee jumping)? #southafrica #southafricatrip #southafrican #travelafrica #capetown #southafricatravel

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Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.
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