A week's travel through South Africa

Thanks for the directions Ghalied.There is so much to do it seems and such little time. I'll definitely have to come back to SA for a longer trip some time

If we were to drive back to CP from Hermanus though, using Sir Lowry’s Pass, how long do you think it would take? Would it make more sense to do that instead of driving down to George, in terms of saving time? I am trying to figure out how to pack one more day in, for Cape Town; before having to fly back to Jo-burg for my flight out.

if you dont have time to do / visit something else on the garden route, i would definitely drive back from hermanus to cape town instead of driving to george. hermanus to cape town via sir lowry's pass is about 150km, and a relaxed 2 hours drive. its a very nice journey, and the pass is quite nice, with good views.

and any day more you have in and around cape town is good news.

Yes, it does seem like the better option; and about half the time it would take to get to George.Plus more flight options to get back to Jo-burg from Cape Town

enjoy your 7 days in south africa lacie8. im sure you will enjoy it will be back for more.
cheers, nathalie

Thanks a lot. I bet I will : ) Looking forward to it

Other options:
If you want to incorporate a night in Stellenbosch (though I prefer Franschoek):
http://goo.gl/XoPPgQ (can be done in one long day at a push)
A longer loop, spend the night in Swellendam and swap a visit to Stellenbosch for a visit to Robertson:
http://goo.gl/X6Ov11

Either way, enjoy your travels!

Great. I shall look at these options as well. Thanks

Other options:

If you want to incorporate a night in Stellenbosch (though I prefer Franschoek):
http://goo.gl/XoPPgQ (can be done in one long day at a push)
A longer loop, spend the night in Swellendam and swap a visit to Stellenbosch for a visit to Robertson:
http://goo.gl/X6Ov11

Either way, enjoy your travels!