If you are planning to drive to Cape Town from somewhere else in South Africa, there are three arterial routes leading into Cape Town from the interior:
• The N1 from Johannesburg via the Karoo and the Cape Winelands;
• The N2 from the Garden Route and Overberg via Somerset West and Cape Town International Airport;
• The N7 from the West Coast and Namibia.
We drive on the left-hand side of the road, and our cars – rental cars included – are right-hand drive vehicles. All distances, speed limits (and speedometers) are in kilometres. Wearing of seat belts is required by law, while using hand-held phones while driving is against the law.
The general speed limit on major routes is 120km/h (75mph), on secondary roads it is 100km/h (60mph), and in built-up areas it is usually 60km/h (35mph) unless otherwise indicated.
Any valid driver’s licence is accepted, provided it bears the photograph and signature of the holder and is printed in English.
Hermanus Lodge on the Green
Hermanus Golf Course, Hermanus Lodge offers elegant rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi. Only minutes away from the beach, it features an outdoor pool and a lounge with a fireplace.
Hermanus Lodge On The Green has stylish rooms with vaulted ceilings and African-Indo furnishings. All rooms have satellite TV, free wi-fi and a mini bar. 2 rooms have air-conditioning.
Breakfast can be enjoyed either overlooking the golf course or outside on the pool terrace.
Guests can relax on the sun loungers by the pool and enjoy the views of Overberg Mountain range. They can hike through the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or walk along the Hermanus cliff path, a good spot for whale watching.
Cape Town International Airport is within a 1.5-hour drive. Hermanus Lodge offers free private parking on site.
