DAY 6
This is a treat for those salt water enthusiasts.
Departing from Arniston, the first stop on our agenda today is a visit to Cape Agulhas, where we will enjoy a photo-stop on the rugged coastline at the monument of the southern-most tip of Africa.
We then branch off back onto a country gravel road through the charming Moravian missionary town of Elim. This picturesque village has changed very little over the years and is filled with whitewashed cottages, fynbos and deciduous fruit trees.
Riding through the fishing town of Gansbaai, known for its dense population of Great White sharks, we head off to the whale watching capital of the world, the coastal village of Hermanus where during the months of July to September it is ideal for land-based whale watching of the Southern Right and Humpback whale.
Shortly after leaving Hermanus, we ride along the panoramic R44 with one of the most picturesque coastal views along the South African coastline. We then stop for something yummy at a local motorcycle-friendly restaurant and bar and afterwards, head on to Stellenbosch, the heart of the Western Cape Winelands, to overnight.
Total kilometers: 292 kms / 181 miles