Pick a scenic route

Accessing Inverdoorn via The Huguenot Tunnel

Directions

• Exit Cape Town via the N1 highway through The Huguenot Tunnel.
• Exit the N1 at the R43.
• Turn right onto the R46 towards Inverdoorn.

The village of Ceres is the main village you will travel through en route to Inverdoorn and the Ceres valley is a great place to visit throughout the year. Ceres is renowned for producing fruit that is exported all over the world and since all roads that lead to Ceres traverse mountain passes, the region is a great adventure destination. For the less adventurous, enjoy a leisurely lunch on one of the fruit farms or take a cherry picking tour. A scenic drive across the mountain passes that surround the valley is also a great way to spend an afternoon.

For the outdoor enthusiast there is plenty to do from quad-biking and ziplining across mountainous ravines to fresh water fishing. When you return from your amazing safari adventure at Inverdoorn, instead of heading back to Cape Town immediately, stop and enjoy all that Ceres has to offer en route.

For more information contact the Ceres Tourism Bureau on +27 (0)23 316 1287.

Accessing Inverdoorn via historic town of Wellington and Bainskloof Pass

Directions

• Exit Cape Town via the N1 highway.
• Take exit 47 for R44 toward Stellenbosch/R101/Klapmuts/Wellington.
• Turn left onto R44/Stokery Rd
• Turn right onto Third St, then right onto 2de.
• Travel through the main road, onto Bainskloof Pass towards Ceres and on to Inverdoorn.

A mere 45-minute drive from Cape Town, accessing Inverdoorn via the historic town of Wellington and the 159-year-old Bainskloof Pass is a great alternate route to take. Wellington is home to the vines as 90% of the country's vine cutting nurseries are situated in the valley. If you have booked an overnight safari at Inverdoorn you will have enough time in the morning to enjoy the Wellington Wine route. It is short and the cellars are in close proximity to one another, making it a very popular route .

If you have a little more time and are feeling a bit more adventurous you can do The Wellington Wine Walk – a 3-day hike that meanders through vineyards, orchards and indigenous fynbos. The perfect opportunity to sample the cheese, wine and olives produced in the region, as well as overnight stays in historic French Huguenot farms, adds extra charm to the outing.

Upon exiting Wellington you will travel over the magnificent Bainskloof Pass to reach Ceres. The pass remains largely unchanged since it was built many years ago. Snaking narrowly along the Witte River ravine, take the time to stop and absorb the natural beauty of this unspoilt region.

For more information contact the Wellington Tourism Bureau +27 (0)21 873-4604/8

Travelling beyond

Beyond Inverdoorn are a host of tourist destinations to enjoy along the famous Route 62 such as the exciting Oudtshoorn Cango Caves, The Owl House in Nieu Bethesda and numerous other destinations.

For more information contact The Route 62 on +27 (0)23 616 3563

Should you need any further travel information, recommendations of places to visit or activities along the way, our friendly staff will be delighted to assist you.

Call us now on +27 (0)214 344 639 or email us on info@inverdoorn.com