coastal drive
Clarence Drive (R44)
A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Western Cape, South Africa · Africa
Grabouw is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Botrivier, 18km from Clarence Drive (R44).
Grabouw is a town located in Western Cape, South Africa. With a population of 37,490, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Grabouw sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Grabouw to your route.
Grabouw ( khrub-OH, Afrikaans: [χraˈbœu]) is a town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Grabouw is located some 65 km south-east of Cape Town, over Sir Lowry's Pass from Somerset West, along the N2 highway. The town is the commercial centre for the vast Elgin Valley, the largest single exportRead more
fruit-producing area in Southern Africa, which extends between the Hottentots-Holland, Kogelberg, Groenland, and Houwhoek Mountains. The town's population has grown rapidly, with 44,593 people in 2019 from 21,593 as listed by the 2001 census.
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Grabouw is located in Western Cape, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -34.1515 latitude, 19.0151 longitude.
Grabouw has a population of approximately 37,490 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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Full driving guide for South Africa8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
A cliff-hugging coastal road between Gordon's Bay and Rooi-Els along False Bay, rated among the world's great ocean drives, with whale sightings in season.
18 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A sweeping tarred climb out of the Franschhoek wine valley on the R45, following an old elephant migration route and offering a lay-by view back over the vineyard-filled bowl. Quick to drive and a favourite of Cape Town car clubs.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Elegant museum in the Cape Winelands housing over 220 vehicles from an 1898 Beeston to modern supercars.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A family-friendly Cape Town beach famous for its colourful Victorian bathing boxes and gentle waves perfect for learning to surf.
50 km · about 60 min drive
tunnel
South Africa's longest road tunnel, boring 3.9 km through the Du Toitskloof mountains on the N1 near Paarl and bypassing the old scenic pass above it.
50 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
A celebrated restaurant overlooking the fishing harbour on the Cape Peninsula driving route, where road trippers stop for seafood with crashing wave views.
52 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The dramatic headland at the southwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, with a historic lighthouse perched on the cliff.
53 km · about 60 min drive
coastal drive
A loop around the tip of Africa from Cape Town past Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Simons Town penguin colony.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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