The Drive South Africa Blog

Weekly Travel News Recap, 5 April: SAA here to stay, new Kruger National Park gate, and more

Catch up on all the latest travel news with Drive South Africa. Each week, our team scours the web for the most interesting, trending, and unusual travel news, conservation news, and motoring news stories. Here are this week’s biggest scoops. Travel News Interim CEO says “SAA really is here to stay”. Interim CEO of SAA, Professor […]

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Namibia Quick Guide: How to Plan a Self-Drive Honeymoon

A Namibia honeymoon isn’t your typical post-nuptial escape. It tugs at your heartstrings if you love wide-open gravel roads, dramatic landscapes, and intimate wildlife encounters in the world’s most ancient desert. With this in mind, let’s help you plan your unforgettable self-drive honeymoon experience, featuring adrenaline-inducing Namib desert dunes alongside its mystical Skeleton Coast. The […]

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The Best Namibia Camping Experiences in 2024

So, you’ve browsed the Drive South Africa Namibia 4×4 hire page and you’re ready to plan your overlanding adventure. Next, you need to figure out where you’re going. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the very best Namibia camping experiences you can enjoy in 2024. Whether you want to unwind in natural hot springs […]

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5 Incredible Luxury Lodges to Explore With Car Rental in Namibia

Namibia is home to otherworldly desert landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a coastline littered with mysteries. It’s no surprise, then, that you can find some of southern Africa’s premier luxury hotels, lodges, and camps throughout the country. At Drive South Africa, we believe that car rental in Namibia is the best way to get to them. […]

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6-Sleeper 4x4 Rental: Meet the Africa on Wheels Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 76

At Drive South Africa, we strive to offer our customers the best 4×4 rental options in southern Africa. Meet the Africa on Wheels Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 76, a custom, stretched Land Cruiser 4×4 that can accommodate up to six pax in three rooftop tents. You read that correctly – three rooftop tents. Africa on […]

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Going to Afrikaburn 2024? Consider 4x4 Rental

It’s said that everyone should experience AfrikaBurn at least once. If 2024 is your year, you’ll need to know a few things ahead of the time – and you’ll want to secure a 4×4 rental to navigate the rocky, sandy Tankwa Karoo. AfrikaBurn is Africa’s official Burning Man festival. In 2024, it will take place […]

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All You Need to Know About Easter Weekend 2024

Easter Weekend is one of the busiest periods for South African roads. It’s a time for celebrations, family, and rest, with many people hitting the road to get to their favourite long weekend escapes. However, with huge numbers of vehicles on our roads, you need to take extra precautions to stay safe. We’ve put together […]

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6 Travel Hacks that Will Save You Time and Money

Travel hacks can be the difference between a great holiday and a really horrible one. After all, time and money are two of your biggest assets on vacation, so you want to save both wherever you can. Here at Drive South Africa, we strive to give our customers an efficient, professional, and stress-free journey from […]

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5 Tips for Driving Through the Swartberg Pass

The Swartberg Pass is one of southern Africa’s most scenic mountain routes. It connects Matjiesfontein to Prince Albert in the Klein (Little) Karoo, offering a spectacular alternative to the N12 national road. In fact, some consider it to be one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the world. Sheer, gravity-defying cliff faces tower over […]

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10 of the Best Snorkelling Spots in South Africa

Snorkelling is one of the best ways to experience South Africa’s incredible marine diversity. From the warm, inviting waters of KwaZulu-Natal to the icy chill of the Atlantic Ocean in the Western Cape, the South African coastline is ideal for snorkelling. Whether you’re a beginner or a certified scuba diver, you’ll find something exciting on […]

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