Driving into Cape Town

Why go

The route into Cape Town depends on where your trip begins. The N1 connects the city with Paarl and inland South Africa; the N2 is the approach from the Garden Route and Eastern Cape; and the N7 leads down the West Coast. Knowing these corridors helps you choose an arrival route before navigating city streets.

Useful to know

• Use the N1 for an approach from Paarl or Johannesburg and the N2 from the Garden Route.
• Use the N7 for an approach from the West Coast or Namibia.
• Check current road conditions and local route advice before a long drive, particularly if arriving after dark.