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On April 12 2024
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Tags: 2024, events, South Africa, Travel News

Weekly Travel News Recap, 12 April: Storm rips through Western Cape, SA to end captive lion breeding, 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 Stormchaser captures incredible images of devastating Western Cape storm. Disruptive rain, flooding, and […]

On March 28 2024
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Tags: 2024, 4x4, Cape Town, events, South Africa

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 […]

On March 27 2024
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Tags: 2024, events

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 […]

On March 8 2024
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Tags: 2024, Cape Town, events

Running the Two Oceans Marathon? Make Sure You Rent a Car in Cape Town

Travelling from afar or simply catching a flight from Johannesburg or Durban? You’ll need to rent a car in Cape Town if you plan to take part in the 2024 Two Oceans Marathon. The world’s most beautiful marathon consists of a 56 km Ultra Marathon and a 21 km half-marathon. Either way, you’ll need wheels […]