07 Uniondale Humansdorp Jeffreys Bay
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RouteXpert René Plücken (MRA Master)
Last edit: 15-12-2025
Route Summary This is a short 180-kilometer drive along the well-paved R62 from Uniondale to Jeffreys Bay. This is the final section of Route 62, often called the world's longest wine route, but also known as the Mountain Route because of the many passes it passes through.
This last section of Route 62 takes you through the Langkloof Valley, offering stunning views of mountains, vineyards, and fruit trees.
There are planned stops for breaks and lunch, and there's an opportunity to visit a museum in Humansdorp. The final destination, Jeffrey's Bay, is a true surfer's paradise.
For those who prefer to drive on unpaved roads from Uniondale to Jeffey's Bay, there's another route that runs exclusively on unpaved roads through the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and includes several spectacular mountain passes and gates. The unpaved route (07A Uniondale R332 Baviaanskloof Jeffreys Bay Adventure) is also included in the RouteXpert library; the link can be found in this review.
Enjoy this beautiful ride which I rate with 3 stars.
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186.41 km
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RouteXpert Review The entire Route 62 runs from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and is often called the world's longest wine route due to the large number of vineyards along the way. It is also known as the Mountain Route because of the many passes it passes through.
This section of Route 62 runs through the Langkloof Valley. The gorge was named in 1689 by Isaq Schrijver and was explored more thoroughly in 1752 by a later expedition led by August Frederik Beutler. The valley has been cultivated since 1760 and developed into a major fruit-growing area in the 1900s, particularly valued for its apples and pears.
We leave Uniondale and take the R339 south. This pass is known as the "Uniondale Gateway." Enjoy this beautiful, scenic drive through the gateway on a beautifully constructed, modern road, passing impressive rock formations and a few small waterfalls, if you're lucky enough to drive it after or during a heavy rain shower. The road was first built through the gateway in 1925 and paved in 1960. It's nicknamed "Queen Street."
At the town of Avontuur, we take the R62 eastbound, flanked by mountains and orchards of fruit trees. Enjoy the drive, and there are opportunities to stop along the way for photos.
We briefly leave Route 62 to drive through the village of Haarlem. This remote hamlet just off the R62 offers a unique cultural heritage experience dating back to the 18th century. You can't escape the strong presence of the past in this small, isolated settlement, with hardly any contemporary influences.
Situated just off the R62 between Avontuur and Misgund, nestled between the Witteberg and Kouga Mountains in the Langkloof Valley, Haarlem is a picturesque paradise with its mountains, historic homes, beautiful Lutheran church, and large farmsteads and farmhouses. The land is still worked with animal-drawn implements. Cows, horses, and donkeys roam freely on the gravel roads when not in use. You can't help but experience a sense of freedom, peace, and tranquility that can only be experienced far away from the noise, traffic, and stress of big-city life.
As we enter the village, we stop briefly at the beautiful Lutheran church, which is worth taking photos of. We leave Haarlem and return to the R62, heading towards Kareedouw. If you need anything to eat or drink, you can stop at the Royal supermarket in Louterwater to pick up some supplies.
Enjoy a break and a meal in Kareedouw, the pearl of South Africa. This beautiful little rural town on Route 62 lies between the Tsitsikamma and Zuuranys Mountains and takes its name from the Khoe expression, meaning "path through the Karee trees." After lunch, we drive to Humansdorp at the foot of the Kouga Mountains. The village has grown from a small service center for the thriving agricultural sector in 1849 to a bustling town with all sorts of businesses.
We continue to Humansdorp, the gateway to the mouth of the Kromme River and the seaside resorts of St. Francis Bay and Cape St. Francis. It's the first economic center on the route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, and the starting point of the famous Garden Route.
Humansdorp offers the amenities of a city while retaining the charm of a village or small town. There are hiking trails and forest paths in the area, including the Boskloof Trail, which features 46 bird species, indigenous trees, fynbos, small antelopes, and monkeys.
Visit the Humansdorp Museum, featuring a collection of agricultural implements and cultural artifacts from bygone eras, beautifully preserved for a journey back in time. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission: R20 (€1.00 / $1.15).
From Humansdorp, it's only a 15-kilometer drive to the final destination, Jeffrey's Bay. This is a fantastic holiday destination and a true surfer's paradise, where surfers from all over the world flock to enjoy the sun, sea, golden beaches, and legendary waves. It's one of the world's best surfing locations and hosts the annual Billabong International Surf Competition. But besides all the surfing events, you can stroll along Dolphin Beach or swim and sunbathe under the South African sun.
Between June and December, this is the place to see Southern Right Whales and Humpback Whales swimming towards warmer waters. Occasionally, orcas and Bryde's whales are spotted. Bottlenose and humpback dolphins are frequently seen here year-round. The wonderful climate, sea, dunes, bushveld, and forests create a rich bird life in and around Jeffrey's Bay, with 450 different species of feathered friends.
The village offers numerous restaurants, from takeaway to upscale, as well as coffee shops, shops, surf shops, and schools for diving, surfing, and sandboarding lessons. Enjoy your stay in Jeffrey's Bay.
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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 miles) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 square miles), the country has over 62 million people. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital. Bloemfontein has traditionally been regarded as the judicial capital. The largest and most populous city is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town and the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa, Durban.
Archaeological findings suggest that various hominid species existed in South Africa about 2.5 million years ago, and modern humans inhabited the region over 100,000 years ago. The first known people were the indigenous Khoisan, and Bantu-speaking peoples who expanded from West and Central Africa later settled in the region 2,000 to 1,000 years ago. In the north, the Kingdom of Mapungubwe formed in the 13th century. In 1652, the Dutch established the first European settlement at Table Bay, and in 1795 and 1806, the British occupied it. The Mfecane, a period of significant upheaval, led to the formation of various African kingdoms, including the Zulu Kingdom. The region was further colonised, and diamonds and gold were discovered, bringing a shift towards industrialisation and urbanisation. The Union of South Africa was created in 1910 out of the former Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and Orange River colonies, becoming a republic in 1961. Though a system of non-racial franchise had existed in the Cape, it was gradually eroded, and the vast majority of Black South Africans were not enfranchised until 1994.
The National Party imposed apartheid in 1948, institutionalising previous racial segregation. After a largely non-violent struggle by the African National Congress and other anti-apartheid activists both inside and outside the country, the repeal of discriminatory laws began in the mid-1980s. Universal elections took place in 1994, following which all racial groups have held political representation in the country's liberal democracy, which comprises a parliamentary republic and nine provinces.
South Africa is a multi-ethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions; it is often referred to as the "rainbow nation" to describe the country's multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid. As a middle power in international affairs, South Africa maintains a significant regional influence. In addition to that, the country is a member of BRICS+, the African Union, SADC, SACU, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the G20. A developing, newly industrialised country, South Africa has the largest economy in Africa by nominal GDP. It is tied with Ethiopia for the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa, and is a biodiversity hotspot with unique biomes, plant, and animal life. Since the end of apartheid, government accountability and quality of life have substantially improved. However, crime, poverty, and inequality remain widespread. Having the highest Gini coefficient of 0.63, South Africa is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world, if not the most unequal.
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Archaeological findings suggest that various hominid species existed in South Africa about 2.5 million years ago, and modern humans inhabited the region over 100,000 years ago. The first known people were the indigenous Khoisan, and Bantu-speaking peoples who expanded from West and Central Africa later settled in the region 2,000 to 1,000 years ago. In the north, the Kingdom of Mapungubwe formed in the 13th century. In 1652, the Dutch established the first European settlement at Table Bay, and in 1795 and 1806, the British occupied it. The Mfecane, a period of significant upheaval, led to the formation of various African kingdoms, including the Zulu Kingdom. The region was further colonised, and diamonds and gold were discovered, bringing a shift towards industrialisation and urbanisation. The Union of South Africa was created in 1910 out of the former Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and Orange River colonies, becoming a republic in 1961. Though a system of non-racial franchise had existed in the Cape, it was gradually eroded, and the vast majority of Black South Africans were not enfranchised until 1994.
The National Party imposed apartheid in 1948, institutionalising previous racial segregation. After a largely non-violent struggle by the African National Congress and other anti-apartheid activists both inside and outside the country, the repeal of discriminatory laws began in the mid-1980s. Universal elections took place in 1994, following which all racial groups have held political representation in the country's liberal democracy, which comprises a parliamentary republic and nine provinces.
South Africa is a multi-ethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions; it is often referred to as the "rainbow nation" to describe the country's multicultural diversity, especially in the wake of apartheid. As a middle power in international affairs, South Africa maintains a significant regional influence. In addition to that, the country is a member of BRICS+, the African Union, SADC, SACU, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the G20. A developing, newly industrialised country, South Africa has the largest economy in Africa by nominal GDP. It is tied with Ethiopia for the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa, and is a biodiversity hotspot with unique biomes, plant, and animal life. Since the end of apartheid, government accountability and quality of life have substantially improved. However, crime, poverty, and inequality remain widespread. Having the highest Gini coefficient of 0.63, South Africa is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world, if not the most unequal.
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