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How to Approach Deep Water Crossings in a 4x4

Standing at the edge of a flooded trail with your engine idling, you watch muddy water flow across the path ahead. Navigating a deep water...

12 October 2026
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The 3 Best Navigation Apps in South Africa

Whether you’re exploring the winding coastal roads of the Garden Route, navigating the rugged tracks of the Kalahari, or cruising through the bustling city streets...

5 October 2026
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Drunk Driving in South Africa: Laws & Alcohol Limits

Laws on drunk driving in South Africa are strict. They are inforced regularly in the way of road blocks and can land you in jail...

30 September 2026
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View of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay from Lions Head, South Africa | Photo credit: Brooke Beyond

10 Tips for Self-Driving in South Africa

South Africa is a country that’s begging to be explored, and Drive South Africa can help you get behind the wheel and discover it at...

25 September 2026
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The lighthouse in Paternoster, South Africa Photo: Unsplash

A Traveller’s Guide to Paternoster

Looking for a peaceful coastal escape within easy reach of Cape Town? Paternoster is a charming West Coast fishing village known for its whitewashed cottages,...

23 September 2026
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Aerial view of Dolphin Coast, South Africa.

5 Under-the-Radar Hidden Gem Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal

Looking beyond the famous Durban beach? The hidden gems in KZN offer a quieter way to experience the province’s spectacular coastline, from family-friendly tidal pools...

18 September 2026
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A pair of cape sugarbirds perched among fynbos flowers.

The Best Birdwatching Destinations In South Africa

With more than 850 recorded bird species and an extraordinary variety of habitats, birding in South Africa offers something for everyone, from first-time birdwatchers to...

17 September 2026
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A white washed house with a wooden fishing boat in front and outdoor seating under a tree in Paternoster, South Africa.

Hidden Attractions in South Africa 

As the best places are not always the ones on the shiny postcards sent from abroad, but the ones you accidentily stumble upon, Drive South...

8 September 2026
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A 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with gear driving along a sandy dirt road through dry bushland.

What It’s Like to Camp in a 4x4 Across Botswana’s Wilderness

Long before sunrise, a deep, resonant rumble drifts through the darkness. It’s the rainy season, but it isn’t thunder – that comes in the afternoons....

4 September 2026
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