The Little Karoo: A Route 62 Trip from Swellendam to Oudtshoorn

Hi, I am Ursula, your guide.
I grew up in Hamelin, the Pied Piper’s town in Germany, and, like a Pied Piper, I will lead you along the streets of Cape Town, and along the enthralling Route 62 discovering the wonders of Little Karoo.
The Wanderlust bug bit me early, running off to Africa as a little child, but alas, my venture was foiled, so I completed my schooling in Germany.
After matriculation I travelled, first to Namibia, my mother’s home, then worked at Victoria Falls but where I also found the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the ‘rainbow’, my future husband.
We settled in Cape Town, and after a couple of years of being a housewife, I embarked on a BA Degree through the University of South Africa (UNISA), majoring in history and languages, and obtaining a Teacher’s Diploma (HED).
After 12 years of teaching at various high schools, the travel bug returned and I established my company ‘Wanderlust’, guiding groups across the mountains of the Western Cape and along the Namibian Fish River Canyon trail.
Eventually I hung up my hiking boots and, as a certified tourist guide, worked for different companies, before managing my “Cape Town on Foot Walking Tours” for twenty years.
Inspired by my experiences I authored first, "The Backpacker's Cookbook" published by Struik, followed by several guidebooks about the Western Cape under the Wanderlust label, namely ”Cape Town on Foot”, Cape of Good Hope,a journey of discovery"," Winelands Explorer", "Die Weinstrasse am Kap", "West Coast & beyond", "Garden Route Travels", "Heart of the Garden Route", "Bo-Kaap&Islam", (also in German)and "Kapstadt zu Fuss",
Now you do the walking whilst I do the talking as you listen to my audio walking tours through parts of Cape Town.
Presently I live in the coastal town of Knysna enjoying a somewhat slower pace and hoping my tours will tempt you to explore further.

Thank you for listening and keep travelling!

The tour begins in Swellendam.
If you are coming in from Cape Town on the national road N2, turn off left just before Swellendam into the R60, then turn right into Voortrek Street. Here you will pass some of the oldest buildings of the town, drive slowly and take in the architectural splendour of the past, particularly the breathtaking Dutch Reformed Church to your left. Voortrek Street eventually becomes known as Swellengebel Street. Follow it driving past the old gaol to your left, recognisable by its long front section and finally come to a stop in the parking lot opposite the Drostdy Building, from where you will start your tour.