Bellavista is located:
150 Km from the centre of Cape Town.
32 Km from Hermanus on the R43.
10 minutes away from the famous De Plaat beach.
35 Km from the wild, beautiful and endless beaches at Pearly Beach.
100 Km from Cape L’Agulhas, the southern most tip of Africa.
1) COMING FROM THE GARDEN ROUTE (N2):
Go to and through REVIERSONDEREND. After approx. 10 km turn LEFT into R326 “Stanford”.
Drive about 60 km and you arrive on a STOP just in front of Stanford.
Turn LEFT (do not enter the village) and proceed on the R43 towards Gansbaai (away from Hermanus) for 8 km.
You will see panels on your left hand side indicating to turn left followed by a large, white gate which is flanked by two flagpoles and on which is written BELLAVISTA COUNTRY PLACE. Go through the gate and up on the private, tarred driveway. HERE we are.
2) COMING FROM CAPE TOWN, the AIRPORT, SOMERSET WEST or STELLENBOSCH:
Go on to the highway N2, away from Cape Town, to Somerset West. Drive for approx. 100 km until
“EXIT No. 90 Hermanus” and proceed on this road (R43) to and through Hermanus.
From Hermanus continue for 32 km, pass Stanford, towards Gansbaai.
You will see panels on your left hand side indicating to turn left followed by a large, white gate which is flanked by two flagpoles and on which is written BELLAVISTA COUNTRY PLACE. Go through the gate and up on the private, tarred driveway. HERE we are.
Driving tips for South Africa
In South Africa the vehicles are right hand drive and have to drive on the left of the road.
Wearing a seat-belt is compulsory.
Hands-free kits should be used for mobile phone use while driving.
Watch out for animals when driving in rural areas.
Distances and speed limits are always stated in kilometres.
Petrol stations are not self help and it is customary to tip the attendants roughly R5.00 to R10.00.