Driving Directions for Robert, David & Families
NB: The driving directions set out below are based on details sent to us by the properties concerned and have been checked and verified for accuracy. We would appreciate any feedback if you note any discrepancies.
NB: There are many different routings that can be used. Most of the directions given below are the scenic routes. These directions are not designed to be step by step directions, they are guidelines, and should always be used in conjunction with detailed regional maps.
Road names, detours and signs may change without any prior notice, so please check locally before setting off - all properties will be delighted to give you local information and onward instructions.
Important notes:
Please have ZAR cash ready for the tolls on the National Roads. (International Credit Cards are not accepted at the toll booths). Please also have ZAR cash for fuel. (International Credit Cards are not always accepted for fuel). At fuel stations, an Attendant will refuel your vehicle and take payment, a small tip of +- R5 or R8 is always appreciated.
GPS systems do not work for many outlying regions, un-mapped gravel roads and the greater Kruger National Park area. Rather make use of the attached written directions and maps from the various properties.
If you are driving to a game lodge, please aim to be there by 2:00pm at the latest. This will give you time to check in and prepare yourself for your first game drive, which normally departs at around 3:30pm.
There have been instances of traffic officers asking for cash payment for fines, especially in Gauteng, Limpopo and the Mpumalanga/Kruger area (R40). The provincial government and authorities are working hard to stamp this out.
Please note that it is strictly illegal to pay cash to a traffic officer or to any other official on the roadside. A legitimate traffic violation must be written out, endorsed by the traffic officer and handed to the offender. This should be paid at a police station or magistrate’s court only, where an official receipt is issued.
In the case of car rental – the rental company will investigate and administer the fines accordingly and bill the renter directly for these along with a ‘Traffic Fine Administration Fee’
There is a 24 hour police line +27 (0) 82 4517044 to report any officer requesting a cash settlement.
Please note that some road names and landmarks may change without prior notice.
We suggest that you keep your tank topped up at any possible opportunity. Fuel stations and clean rest rooms can be few and far between on some of the longer distances, game drives and sightseeing drives.
At some shopping malls and parking areas, you may be assisted by a Parking Attendant or “Car Guard”. If you are happy with the professional and friendly service provided, then a small tip of +- R5 or R8 is always appreciated.
Road Works
There may be numerous road works underway in South Africa during your travels. These can add +-20 minutes per stop to your driving times. The position and extent of road works change daily, so please get local information from the hotels / lodges, to check if your route is affected. These are the road works that we are currently aware of:-
N3 Toll Route between Cedara (Hilton) in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg South (Gauteng)
N3 Toll Concession Customer Careline Number = 0800 N3 HELP (0800 63 4357), Twitter handle @N3 Route
General Maintenance on the N3 between Estcourt and Mooi River, and again between Warden and Harrismith
There is always at least one lane open in these instances
N3 / N17 at the Gilooley’s Interchange – major construction, expect long delays
Mpumalanga
N4 near Nelspruit (Mbombela) - extensive road works, expect long delays
N4 via Waterfal Boven is the busier road. The N4 via Schoemanskloof, is the more scenic option
R36 – very bad potholes, some under repair between Lydenburg and the N4
R40 – intermittent road works and excessive heavy trucks between White River and Hoedspruit (Marulaneng)
Poor or no signage at Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge to access the various Game Reserves off the R40
Avoid the busy R538 between the N4 and Hazyview wherever possible, rather make use of the R40
KwaZulu-Natal
N11 -between Ladysmith and Newcastle, major road works with speed bumps and Stop and Go’s. Expect long delays.
R34 - potholes between Newcastle, Memel and Vrede
R74 - a number of unmanned Stop and Go’s between Harrismith and the Royal Natal exit (Oliviershoek Pass)
R33 – extensive road works between Greytown and Tugela Ferry, expect delays
N2 – major construction at the Umhlanga Rocks / Mt Edgecombe exit 182
N2 – major constriction at the Umdloti exit 190 and the Umdloti River Bridge
N2 – Road works between Mtubatuba and Hluhluwe. Stop and Go’s in operation, expect delays
Garden Route
N2 - between, Wilderness and Kleinkrantz with a Stop and Go in operation, delays of 15 minutes can be expected.
N2 - between Riversdale, Mossel Bay and George there is on-going maintenance. Expect Stop and Go’s and long delays.
Western Cape
N7 – Major road works between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, with a 3 Stop and Go’s in place. Mainly at the entrance to Clanwilliam. Expect long delays.
Kloof Nek Road at the cable way exit is under construction - expect delays
Camps Bay Drive is closed. Detours via Geneva Drive are in place – expect delays.
Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge
· Exit the Airport and join the N2 motorway towards Cape Town
· Stay on the N2 and follow the signs to the City / Waterfront
· The N2 merges with the N1, all ending at the intersection with Walter Sisulu Avenue
· The Convention Centre and Westin Grand Hotel is on the left, the Waterfront is on the right
· Do not turn right into this entrance of the Waterfront
· Continue straight over Walter Sisulu Avenue and move over to the right lane
· Take the next turning to the right onto Helen Suzman Boulevard / M6
· Continue on the M6 to the first turn off to the right, which is Portswood Road
· Turn right into Portswood Road and follow the signs to the Breakwater Lodge
· The Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodgeentrance is the second entrance on the right
· Please allow +- 45 minutes for this journey, depending on the traffic volumes
Directions from Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge to Cape Town International Airport
· Exit the Breakwater Lodge to the left onto Portswood Road and head to the M6
· Turn left onto the M6 / Helen Suzman Boulevardard and travel towards the city
· Keep left and glide onto Buitengracht Street heading towards the Waterfront
· Cross over Walter Sisulu Avenue and join the N2 motorway
· Exit the city on the N2 motorway, follow the signs to the Airport and Somerset West
· Stay on the N2 as the N1 splits off to the left
· Follow the signs to the Cape Town International Airport
· Please allow +- 45 minutes for this journey, depending on the traffic volumes
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