HOW DO I CONNECT?

There are two ways to get to Oudtshoorn. Travel on the N2 from Cape Town until the Mossel Bay/Hartenbos turn-off then turn left onto the R28 and travel for approximately 45 minutes. Oudtshoorn is 485 km from Cape Town, approximately 5 hours drive.

Alternatively take the more scenic route and head out from Cape Town on the N1. Turn right at Worcester then drive through Robertson and head for Ashton-Montagu. Travel on the R62 past Barrydale, Ladismith, Calitzdorp. Oudtshoorn is approximately 446 km, and takes approximately 4½ hours from Cape Town.


George Airport (a 40min flight from Cape Town) is the closest airport - approximately 60 kilometres by road from Oudtshoorn. If you fly in you can hire a car at the airport. along the Cape Garden Route & Klein Karoo.

www.travelstart.co.za covers all the local carriers and big international airlines as well.


Prince Albert’s closest train station is 45km away at Prince Albert Road. The Trans-Karoo runs every day from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Cape Town to Johannesburg. If you are arriving by train you need to arrange for your accommodation host to collect you from the station.


The major bus services – including Greyhound, +27(0)83 915 9000, Translux +27(0)861 589 282 and Intercape Mainliner +27(0)861 287 287 all offer an assortment of routes between Cape Town and South Africa’s major cities.

A popular choice for backpackers is the Baz Bus +27(0)21 439 2323, where you can hop on and off between towns.


NB: DRIVING TIMES: DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD SURFACE CONDITIONS




more:     who / do / eat / shop / relax / connect

• Score an adrenaline hat trick [outdoor/active]
• Cheer a killer pass on and off the field [natural beauty]
• When your craving demands more than a burger [gourmet]
• Take in a bit of Cape culture as your team goes for glory [culture and heritage]
• When the sound of the vuvuzela starts getting to you [body, mind and spirit]
• Living it up when the final whistle blows [cosmopolitan vibe]