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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...

5 April 2024

An outdoor bedroom under the stars in Namibia.

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...

4 April 2024

A 4x4 hire vehicle drives through the Namibian desert landscape.

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...

4 April 2024

Sossusvlei under the stars in the Namib Desert.

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...

3 April 2024

The Land Cruiser HJ 76 4x4 rental with three rooftop tents.

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...

2 April 2024

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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...

26 March 2024

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...

25 March 2024

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...

22 March 2024

A woman stands on top of her 4x4 in Namibia.

The Best Namibia 4x4 Routes

The insane natural plateaus, towering sand dunes and thick bush of Namibia’s 4x4 off road routes are the picturesque setting for some of Africa's greatest...