The Drive South Africa Blog

Choosing the Right 4x4 Rental for Your Southern African Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide

Southern Africa is a virtual treasure trove for 4×4 self-drive enthusiasts. With a 4×4 you’ll be able to reach truly remote areas and really get stuck into the adventure…

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10 of the Most Scenic Drives in South Africa

If you’re self driving through South Africa, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic drives.From epic mountain passes to winding coastal roads and quaint little towns…

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The Pros and Cons of Choosing A Rental Car

So, you’ve got your sights set on your next holiday destination and you’re doing your research. You’re deciding on when you want to travel, what the highlights of your trip are going…

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Exploring Botswana's Wild Side: Tips for Self-Driving with your Rental Car

Botswana is possibly Africa’s most spectacular self-drive safari destination. From the elephant-packed riverbanks of Chobe National Park to the lush Okavango Delta and the desolate…

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Rent a Car in South Africa

South Africa is an incredible travel destination packed with many diverse attractions that will intrigue all kinds of traveler. An excellent way to discover this amazing country…

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Help Create Africa’s Biggest Collection of Road Trip Stories with Road Trip Explorer

Have you taken a road trip anywhere in Africa? We’re creating the web’s most comprehensive collection of African road trip stories with our new Road Trip Explorer tool and we want to…

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The Benefits of Renting a Car in Southern Africa: Freedom and Flexibility

Southern Africa is made up of the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.    Each one of these countries…

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The Five Things You Have To Do On Your South Africa Trip

With our rich history and diversity, it’s easy to see why South Africa is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. We have the most beautiful coastlines, a picking of…

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South Africa Car Rental Fleet Survey 2021

The South Africa car rental fleet survey for 2021 reveals that the total rental industry fleet size is roughly half the size of pre-pandemic levels this holiday season. With COVID-19…

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How to get to South Africa's National Parks

Short answer = DRIVE, the best way to experience these parks is by taking your time and by having your own schedule to cruise through these parks.     If you are planning on an adventure…

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