Back Roads of the Cape

Description

The book is a road-trip companion that covers the various routes between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It includes maps, directions and historical background on the beautiful city of Cape Town, the False Bay coastline, the famous Garden Route, the charming Little Karoo and the dramatic Cape Agulhas coastline. It also includes information about many of the exciting mountain passes throughout the region.

“A travel guide with a difference… amusing and informative…a South African version of Bill Bryson” – Hailey Griffiths, Cape Argus

“This is one for the cubbyhole when heading south from Gauteng”- Andre le Roux, City Press

“Entertaining as well as informative… Keep in the door pocket when going to the Cape”- Leon Marshall, The Star

“Back Roads of the Cape is great, packed with interesting tit-bits…it’s easy to use and will almost ensure that you don’t get lost, even though getting lost to some is all part of the trip…the photography is great… it’s jammed with interesting things to see and do and will make you want to get off the couch and get straight into your car and head for more pleasant pastures (and probably not come back!)…I lent the book to a friend of mine that went to the Cape recently and she loved it, the handy hints and contact numbers listed came in handy…excellent and informative book, really well written and packed full of everything needed to get you into exploring this wonderful country of ours.” – Lorimer Wilmot, www.jhblive.com

“It’s a guidebook like you have never seen before” – GriekwaXun.co.za

“A great read for gaining knowledge prior to planning your trips” – Spike, www.4x4community.co.za

220 pages, softcover, full colour with photographs throughout, dimensions: 235x163mm