{"id":20163,"date":"2024-12-12T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T08:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/?p=20163"},"modified":"2024-12-09T18:03:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:03:02","slug":"3-of-sas-best-travel-routes-during-the-december-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/blog\/2024\/12\/12\/3-of-sas-best-travel-routes-during-the-december-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 of SA\u2019s best travel routes during the December holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>There is nothing quite like jumping in the car and hitting the open road to help you unwind and leave the stresses of the year behind.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve decided to go on a last-minute road trip during the summer holidays, we&#8217;ve got three options from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhappy.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MotorHappy<\/span><\/a> that won&#8217;t disappoint. Let&#8217;s get going:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Route 62\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stretching from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, Route 62 is a beautiful alternative to the popular N2 highway. Known for its winding roads through the heart of the Cape Winelands and Klein Karoo, this route extends roughly 850 kilometres (528 miles).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ideal time to explore Route 62 is from spring to autumn (September to April), when the weather is mild and there\u2019s minimal rainfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1342315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1342315\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1342315\" src=\"https:\/\/caxtondigital.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2024\/12\/ElanaWagner-13-12-2024-Cars-BestTravelRoutes.1-420x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1342315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group of friends in a car going on a trip. Source: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Winelands\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go on a picturesque meander through the quaint towns and vineyards of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Constantia. In addition to the iconic vineyard experiences, these routes offer stunning mountain views, centuries-old architecture, museums, and a taste of South Africa\u2019s finest wines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on your itinerary, summer is always a good time to visit, as winter brings heavy rain and strong winds. From December to February, temperatures range from 20\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C (68\u00b0F to 86\u00b0F),\u00a0 though some spots may experience warmer temperatures. Keep in mind that this is the most popular time for tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wild Coast<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need to get away from the hustle and bustle? Spanning from East London to the border of KwaZulu-Natal, this region is one of the country\u2019s most untouched and remote travel experiences. This rugged and remote coastal drive boasts stunning ocean views, nature reserves, spotless beaches, and Xhosa villages rich in tradition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Wild Coast is generally pleasant to visit year-round; however, the summer months (November to March) are warm and ideal for beach activities and hiking. Winter (June to August) is cooler but offers excellent conditions for whale watching and more comfortable hiking temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing quite like jumping in the car and hitting the open road to help you unwind and leave the stresses of the year behind. If you&#8217;ve decided to go on a last-minute road trip during the summer holidays, we&#8217;ve got three options from MotorHappy that won&#8217;t disappoint. 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