The road from Port Eliazbeth to Cape Town is mostly 2 lane paved and in good
condition. There is a toll to be paid to cross the "new" bridge at
Kranskloof?. There is accomodation at Tsitsikamma, and Knysna, Oudshorn
among other places. Perhaps take 3-4 days from PE to Cape Town and another
7-8 days in Cape Town. Book early. December is busy in Cape Town.

Ideas to see/visit between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town:

Tsitsikamma National Park (coastal park) see www.parks-sa.co.za
Oudshoorn - Cango Caves + Ostrich Farm
Knysna - lagoon - Outeniqua Choo Tjoe (historic train ride)
Stellenbosch - Historic Town + Wine routes (day trip from Cape Town)
Cape Town - Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens, Boulders Penguin colony

There are plenty of useful sites for each of these destinations. Try
www.google.com and enter a keyword

Enjoy your trip.

Clive Reid



"Bob" wrote in message
...
My wife and I are flying into Capetown on December 7th and cruising
out on December 19th. This is our first visit to Capetown and we are
looking for suggestions. Tentative plan is to rent a car for that
period and tour the Capetown area and up to Port Elizabeth.

We are seniors, but very frequent travelers. We would appreciate
suggestions for the trip. Hotels (generally 3 star or better)? Places
to see? Car rental company (need auto, since it is tough enough to be
on the left side)? Itinerary?

As an alternate, we could arrange to fly into Port Elizabeth and then
drive to Capetown.

Thanks in advance.