Welcome to Route 420, your ultimate guide to cannabis experience tourism!
Imagine embarking on a journey that combines stunning destinations, exciting experiences, and like-minded communities. Our platform curates predetermined routes and recommends top attractions, establishments, and activities tailored specifically for cannabis enthusiasts and the curious alike.
Explore our routes, plan your trip, and get ready to elevate your travel experience with Route 420. Join the journey and let the adventure begin!
Gauteng: Where Cannabis Culture Meets Urban Pulse
Gauteng might be South Africa’s smallest province, but it pulses with some of the biggest energy — and the cannabis scene here is no exception. This is where the hustle meets the herb, where backstreet lounges, rooftop sessions, and plant-powered creativity thrive in the heart of the city.
From Johannesburg’s bold mix of street culture and innovation to Pretoria’s slower, artsy rhythm — Gauteng offers a cannabis experience that’s layered, local, and unapologetically alive. It’s not about stepping into a curated tourist trap. It’s about finding real people, real spaces, and real stories.
Route 420 Gauteng is for travellers who want to explore cannabis in context — woven into city life, culture, food, and movement. Think curated lounge crawls, edgy dispensary tours, underground art, live music, infused dining, and unexpected moments in the most unexpected places.
You might roll through Maboneng with a local guide, join a sesh in a members-only space in Pretoria, or discover a rooftop grow-op overlooking the Jozi skyline. Every Route 420 stop here is a story — sometimes loud, sometimes laid-back, always authentic.
The Vibe?
Grit meets growth. Heritage meets future. And cannabis? It’s the common thread connecting it all.
Whether you’re just passing through or a local looking to experience your city differently, Route 420 Gauteng is a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected places are where the best journeys begin.
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Meet the faces behind the movement.
Explore Gauteng — one sesh at a time.
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Western Cape: Where Cannabis Meets Coastlines, Culture & Curiosity
The Western Cape isn’t just a postcard — it’s a playground for cannabis explorers. From Cape Town’s iconic city streets to the winding passes of the Overberg and the sun-soaked valleys of the Winelands, this province is where high vibes meet high views.
Here, cannabis isn’t a gimmick — it’s part of a bigger lifestyle. You’ll find it woven into wellness retreats, hidden away in boutique dispensaries, infused into culinary experiments, or simply enjoyed while watching the sunset spill over the Atlantic.
Route 420 in the Western Cape is for the curious traveller. The one who wants to learn, taste, and connect. It’s for the adventurers who roll up with an open mind and leave with stories they didn’t expect to find.
What to Expect on Route 420, Western Cape:
- Infused experiences in Cape Town’s urban cannabis lounges and rooftop gardens
- Scenic drives through the Winelands, Overberg, and Garden Route, with curated cannabis stops along the way
- Visits to independent growers and trailblazers shaping South Africa’s cannabis scene
- Wellness pairings that include yoga, forest walks, coastal hikes, and elevated spa sessions
- Farm-to-table meets farm-to-joint: culinary sessions, tastings, and craft pairings
- A chance to explore both the polished and the off-the-map parts of the Cape
It’s a region where cannabis culture is evolving fast — and Route 420 is your way in.
The Vibe?
Creative. Free-spirited. Wonderfully diverse.
Whether you’re lounging in a beachside bungalow, taking a high-altitude hike in the Cederberg, or enjoying a private tasting in a boutique grow room, Route 420 Western Cape brings you into the experience, not just to the sights.
Ready to explore the Cape beyond the brochure?
Roll with us through South Africa’s most iconic province — the cannabis way.
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KwaZulu-Natal: Coastlines, Culture, and Cannabis with Soul
KwaZulu-Natal is where ocean breeze meets mountain mist, where bold flavour, rich heritage, and cannabis culture blend into something unforgettable. From Durban’s bustling beachfront to the green hills of the Midlands and the deep valleys of the Drakensberg, this province doesn’t just welcome you — it pulls you in.
Route 420 in KZN is built for explorers who like a little rhythm in their journey. This is where urban cannabis lounges, rural grower visits, and nature-infused experiences all coexist — layered with Zulu history, Indian spice markets, surf breaks, reggae echoes, and a strong sense of pride.
Whether you’re walking the Golden Mile, joining a session in a quiet inland village, or sipping on locally brewed cannabis chai in a tucked-away garden café, you’ll find yourself immersed in a story that’s bigger than just the plant.
What to Expect on Route 420 KZN:
- Visits to local growers and rural homesteads with a deep cannabis tradition
- Cannabis-friendly stays tucked into the Midlands, Berg, and South Coast
- Urban dispensary and lounge crawls in Durban and surrounds
- Cultural experiences that connect cannabis to food, music, and ritual
- Adventure pairings: surfing, hiking, ziplining, or just vibing in nature
It’s a province with history and heartbeat — and Route 420 brings it together through curated tours that celebrate the real KZN.
The Vibe?
Earthy. Lush. Full of rhythm.
KZN’s Route 420 journey is for the open-hearted traveller — the one who doesn’t just want to pass through, but to feel rooted while moving. Every stop is a chance to learn, connect, and experience the green thread that ties this province together.
Let KZN show you a higher perspective.
Roll with us along the coast, through the valleys, and into the heart of cannabis culture.
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Free State: Still Skies, Slow Highs, and Unexpected Green
At first glance, the Free State feels like a place you pass through — open land, golden fields, a horizon that never seems to end. But linger a little longer, and you’ll discover something different: a province with deep calm, vast skies, and a growing cannabis culture that’s as laid-back as the landscape.
Route 420 in the Free State is for the traveller who appreciates the unseen moments. A fireside chat on a working farm. A quiet sesh beneath sandstone cliffs. A stroll through sleepy towns where cannabis is starting to take root — quietly, steadily, and with a strong sense of place.
It’s not about fast thrills here. It’s about slow, meaningful travel and connecting with the land — and the people who live close to it.
What to Expect on Route 420 Free State:
- Intimate visits to canna-curious farms and countryside venues
- Perhaps a scenic drive through Clarens, Rosendal, and the Eastern Highlands
- Cannabis-friendly guesthouses and slow-living stays
- Craft markets, artists, and farm-to-table food experiences
- Nature pairings: mountain hikes, fishing, stargazing, and seshes under big skies
- Local stories and emerging growers sharing their quiet cannabis journeys
This isn’t a mainstream cannabis scene. It’s early, authentic, and full of potential — and that’s exactly what makes it worth exploring.
The Vibe?
Unhurried. Warm. Grounded.
Free State’s Route 420 experience is for those who want to take it slow, breathe deep, and discover the softer side of cannabis travel — the kind you don’t rush through, and the kind you don’t forget.
Want to explore South Africa’s open secret?
Come roll through the Free State with us.
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Eastern Cape: The Wild Heart of Cannabis Culture
This is where cannabis grows wild — not just in the soil, but in the stories, the traditions, and the quiet strength of the people who’ve been cultivating it long before headlines and hashtags.
The Eastern Cape is the soul of South African cannabis. From the rugged hills of Mpondoland to the misty mountain passes of the Amathole region, this is a place where the plant is more than a product — it’s part of life, land, and legacy.
Route 420 in the Eastern Cape doesn’t feel curated. It feels honest. It’s slow mornings in a village homestead. It’s sharing a joint with a third-generation grower as they show you the hillside where their grandparents used to plant. It’s waterfalls, forests, ocean roads — and a culture deeply rooted in cannabis wisdom.
What to Expect on Route 420, Eastern Cape:
- Meet traditional growers in the birthplace of South African cannabis culture
- Explore rural cannabis farms off the beaten path
- Experience local food, craft, and music in remote villages
- Hike, surf, or just chill — the pace is yours to choose
- Visit heritage-rich towns like Qumbu, Lusikisiki, and Coffee Bay
- Discover the untold stories of survival, resistance, and the green economy
This is cannabis travel for the conscious and the curious. It’s not polished. It’s powerful.
The Vibe?
Earthy. Unfiltered. Deeply human.
Route 420 Eastern Cape is about connecting with the people who kept the plant alive, through prohibition, poverty, and politics. It’s about learning, listening, and exploring a part of South Africa where cannabis isn’t new — it’s just finally being seen.
Ready to take the scenic route?
Roll with us through the Eastern Cape.
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North West Province: Wild Heart, Mellow Vibes
If you’re looking for wide skies, secret bushveld escapes, and a travel experience that blends heritage, nature, and cannabis culture — welcome to North West. It’s not flashy. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s just real, rugged, and packed with mellow surprises.
From the rocky ridges of the Magaliesberg to tucked-away farm stays near Groot Marico, the North West Province is quietly carving out its own Route 420 identity — and the locals are in on it. You’ll meet growers who’ve been doing it long before the word “industry” was ever used. You’ll hear stories over fireside tokes that you won’t find in any brochure. And you’ll explore spaces that still feel wild and untouched.
This isn’t your typical cannabis tourism destination — and that’s precisely the point. Whether you’re passing through on a road trip or digging in for a weekend of slow living, you’ll find a different kind of high here: the kind that lingers long after the smoke clears.
Hidden gems are popping up too — canna-friendly accommodation, eco-conscious retreats, and healing spaces where plant medicine meets local tradition. And if you’re lucky, you might even get invited to a real-deal bush braai or stumble onto an off-grid garden growing the good stuff, quietly and respectfully.
North West is for the easygoing traveller. The curious one. The one who likes to take the scenic route and stop when something feels interesting. No billboards or blazing lights are pointing the way. Just a feeling that tells you: this place knows something.
And we think you’ll want to find out what that is.
The Vibe?
Quietly confident. Wildly grounded. Full of heart.
North West doesn’t shout to get your attention — it whispers it through crackling fires, dusty paths, and stories shared under starlit skies. This is cannabis travel with soul, shaped by people who live close to the land and don’t need to prove a thing.
Ready to explore the road less rolled?
Come find your pace in the North West.
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