The journey from Sandton to Mthatha is a 900-kilometer drive south through Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and into the Eastern Cape. The most practical way is to drive via the N3 and N2 highways. Mthatha is a major town in the Eastern Cape, known for its history and proximity to the Wild Coast.
Total Distance: 900 km driving distance; 750 km straight-line air distance.
Traffic can be heavy during peak hours.
All year round.