Easter Sunday afternoons are made for getting out of the house, taking a slow drive, and soaking in the kind of views that remind you just how beautiful South Africa really is. With quieter roads and that golden hour glow creeping in, it’s the perfect excuse to pick a route, roll the windows down and let the journey unfold.
Whether you’re in the mood for mountains, coastline or wide open valleys, these scenic drives deliver the kind of views that make you want to pull over and stay a while. A short drive from Durban, the KwaZulu-Natal route is all about layered landscapes that seem to stretch on forever.
Top 5 Scenic Drives
The road winds through rolling hills and deep valleys, revealing new angles at every turn. What makes it special is the sense of depth. As the light softens later in the day, the hills stack into one another in shades of green and gold, creating a view that feels almost painted.
Here are the top 5 scenic drives in South Africa:
- Chapman’s Peak: Carved into the mountainside between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, it’s a route that delivers uninterrupted coastal views from start to finish.
- Blyde River Canyon: This route is dotted with viewpoints, each one offering a different perspective of one of the largest canyons in the world.
- Franschhoek Pass: The pass climbs steadily through rugged mountains, with each bend revealing sweeping views of the valley below.
- Clarence Drive: Running between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi-Els, Clarence Drive offers that rare combination of mountain and ocean in one continuous stretch.
- KwaZulu-Natal Route: A short drive from Durban, this route is all about layered landscapes that seem to stretch on forever.
According to South African National Parks, these routes offer some of the most stunning views in the country. So why not take a drive this Easter and experience it for yourself?
