The journey from Oudtshoorn to the border town of Musina is a massive 1800 km trek. You will travel the entire length of the N1 highway. This route is the main artery for trade between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Expect a multi-day journey with at least one or two overnight stops.
Total Distance: 1800 km driving distance, 1300 km straight-line air distance.
The N1 north of Polokwane is busy with cross-border truck traffic.
May to August to avoid the intense summer heat of the Limpopo border region.