As Brazil debates political power, sovereignty and psychedelic culture, South Africa faces its own question: can responsible cannabis tourism create real opportunities for local communities?
Rolling Stoner and Route 420 are exploring Parys during its 150th anniversary year, connecting a new generation of travellers with the Free State town’s businesses, attractions, food, activities and surrounding landscape.
Follow Route 420 South from Bree Street to Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Kalk Bay and Lakeside, with beaches, beer, food and authenticated cannabis stops along the way.
Green Gorilla Hazelwood is evolving beyond the traditional cannabis outlet, bringing together CBD, wellness, cocktails, wine and food in one Pretoria destination.
On St Helena Bay’s Golden Mile, Rolling Buds brings cannabis culture into the real rhythm of the West Coast.
Mobile, personal and rooted in community, the outlet connects with locals, holidaymakers, fishermen, medical users and curious travellers through one-on-one conversations, education and door-to-door care. Inspired by festival culture, harbour mornings and coastal living,
Rolling Buds offers more than a place to buy cannabis. It creates space for trust, comfort and curiosity. As part of the wider Route 420 journey, Rolling Buds shows how cannabis tourism can begin with a cart, a conversation and a distinctly West Coast sense of place.
Route 420 is expanding its South African cannabis tourism network with premium departure lounges from The Alibi Cafe, Canna Collective and Green Gorilla.
Simon Leps speaks to Rolling Stoner Sessions about Alibi Club, Nirvana, Route 420, private cannabis clubs, and why South Africa could become one of the world’s most exciting cannabis travel lifestyle destinations.
Route 420 joined The Hotbox Show for a group discussion on cannabis tourism, stigma, local growers, responsible travel and the future of cannabis-friendly routes in South Africa.
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The foundations of a vibrant South African canna-tourism have been laid with the formalisation of Route 420, the brainchild of Rolling Stoner founder Cameron Bramley.
His team has put together a network of cannabis-friendly destinations and experiences and established a private cannabis travel club.
