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Johannesburg at sunset.

11 Interesting Facts About Johannesburg

Booking car rental in Johannesburg? Jozi is the financial heart of South Africa, with millions of residents keeping its lifeblood pumping throughout Gauteng and beyond....

24 June 2026
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Herd of elephants crossing a road, Kruger national park, South Africa.

Kruger National Park Self-Drive Vehicles: SUV or 4x4?

There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of rolling through the gates of Kruger National Park early in the morning, with your windows down and your...

19 June 2026
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A toll gate in South Africa.

Toll Roads in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide

South Africa has thousands of kilometres of excellent roadway, but exploring these pristine routes often comes at a financial cost. More specifically, toll roads in...

18 June 2026
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A family gets ready for a road trip.

Our Picks for Family-Friendly Road Trips in South Africa

Nothing creates lasting memories quite like loading up a vehicle and setting off on a classic family road trip. With its diverse landscapes, well-maintained highway...

12 June 2026
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Botswana Border Posts Crossing Guide

Planning a self-drive adventure through Southern Africa is an exhilarating way to experience the continent’s wild spaces. If you’re mapping out your route, you need...

12 June 2026
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The Jetour T2 parked on a gravel road with the mountains as it's backdrop.

China's Jetour T2 Wins Car of the Year South Africa 2026 Award

South Africans love a good road trip. We also love our vehicles. For decades, local drivers have stuck to familiar legacy brands when choosing an...

8 June 2026
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A view of the Namib Desert landscape in Namibia.

10 Reasons to Go on a Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Have you ever dreamed of driving down a seemingly endless gravel road, surrounded by nothing but ancient desert landscapes and wide-open skies? True freedom. If...

3 June 2026
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Aerial view of a 4x4 vehicle driving on a dirt road through the African bush.

Expert Advice: Planning the Best Africa Overland Budget

Planning a self-drive adventure across the vast wilderness of Southern Africa is one of the most exciting choices an explorer can make. Watching the sunrise...

27 May 2026
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A view of Knysna Heads along the Garden Route in South Africa.

The Garden Route is Named the Best Road Trip in the World

South Africa’s famed Garden Route has officially been named the best road trip in the world, achieving a staggering score of 90.6 out of 100...

22 May 2026
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Above: Ghost Town of Kolmanskop Luderitz in Namibia

Namibia Ghost Towns: Exploring Namibia’s Haunted Hot Spots

The starkness of Namibia ghost towns is where shifting desert dunes whisper secrets of the past, and eerie skeletons of shipwrecks burst out of the...

20 May 2026
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