10 secrets for finding the cheapest domestic flights

There is a lot of research and consideration that goes into travelling abroad. We decide on flights, visas, hotels, itineraries, and budgets. It gives us a feeling of control when all the boxes are ticked and you’re ready to enjoy a blissful trip. The truth is things can go wrong on holiday.

They say getting there is half the fun — and that’s never truer than when the N3 turns from a motorway into a memorymaker. This route between Johannesburg and Durban links history, art, food, nature, and a few irresistible detours. Let’s hit the road — slowly — and savour the dorpies along the way.

The great trek from Johannesburg to Cape Town covers a tapestry of farmlands, Karoo calm, and mountain vistas. This isn’t a race; it’s a journey full of classic dorpies, legendary lamb, and wide-open spaces where every detour is part of the fun. Here’s how to enjoy every stop along the way and arrive in the Mother City refreshed and road-trip ready.

Even Capetonians escape for the holidays, fleeing the city’s buzz when crowds descend and heading east to the equally beautiful (if quirkier) Garden Route. Why blast through in 6 hours when each dorpie packs history, quirky characters and a feast of local treats? Here’s Hippo’s guide to five stops between Cape Town and Knysna—or Plett—where taking it easy brings out the best of the road.