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Drive South Africa How Far From Home Chanel and Stevo

How Far From Home Q&A: Top Road Trip Car Hire Tips

Here at Discover Africa, we’re always looking for road trip car hire inspiration. Chanel and Stevo Dirnberger, the couple behind the How Far From Home...

27 April 2025
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A Land Rover 4x4 rental in the Tankwa Karoo.

Going to Afrikaburn 2025? Consider 4x4 Rental

It’s said that everyone should experience AfrikaBurn at least once. If 2025 is your year, you’ll need to know a few things ahead of the...

14 November 2024
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A blue car drives past a giraffe.

2x4 vs 4x4: Which is Better?

So, you’re planning a road trip, but you aren’t sure about what type of vehicle to hire. Southern Africa has a healthy balance of modern...

12 November 2024
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A Land Cruiser drives through sand in Africa.

The Best Overlanders You Should be Following

Looking for some first-hand inspiration for your dream African off-road adventure? South Africans love overlanding, so it’s no surprise that social media is full of...

25 October 2024
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The road that leads into the Baviaanskloof Wilderness.

The Top 6 4x4 Trails in the Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape often gets overlooked as a road trip destination in South Africa, despite being a playground of 4×4 trails and nature reserves. At...

18 October 2024
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A close up of a martial eagle's head.

The Big Six Bird Species of Kruger National Park

So, you’ve heard of the Big Five, Africa’s most iconic arrangement of animals. But have you ever heard of Kruger National Park’s Big Six? It’s...

11 October 2024
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Photo taken in Drakensberg Garden, South Africa.

5 of the Most Scenic Mountain Passes in South Africa

South Africa has more than its fair share of natural beauty. From beautiful beaches to grasslands teeming with wildlife, the country has plenty of things...

19 September 2024
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A beach in Namaqua National Park.

Best Beach Camps in South Africa

South Africa is blessed with thousands of kilometres of pristine coastline, including some of the finest beaches in Africa. Some, like Cape Town’s Clifton and...

16 September 2024
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A baobab tree alongside a 4x4 trail.

The Top 6 4x4 Trails in Limpopo

Limpopo is South Africa’s northernmost province, sharing borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It’s also the site of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe, which was southern...

16 September 2024
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The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in a forest.

The All-New Toyota Land Cruiser Lineup

South Africans love a good Land Cruiser, and why wouldn’t we? After all, this legendary Toyota sub-brand has served our farmers, game rangers, and off-roaders...

13 September 2024
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