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▲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 most, people use it as a thoroughfare between Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the Western Cape’s Garden Route enjoys far more attention. However, those in the know will tell you […]
Read moreSo you’ve decided to do a self drive in South Africa for your next holiday – congrats! You’ve got the trip of a lifetime ahead of you. The next question, of course, is what kind of car you should hire. The answer to that will depend on a few key things. Where exactly are you going to self drive in South Africa? How many people are coming along for the ride? What’s your budget?
Read moreSouth Africa is renowned as one of the best places in the world to see wildlife. In fact, it’s home to eight distinct biomes: grasslands, savannah, forest, fynbos, the succulent Karoo, the Nama Karoo, desert, and thicket. This diversity provides habitats for an incredible range of species that includes about 300 mammal species, 400 reptile […]
Read moreAfter a healthy drop in fuel prices in October 2024, the cost of diesel and petrol looks set to rise slightly in November. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), motorists can expect to pay more at the pump from Wednesday, 6 November, although exact figures are yet to be determined. […]
Read moreSo, 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 a group of spectacular birds that, much like the Big Five, inspire awe and wonder in everyone from avid birders to first-time safari travellers. In fact, these six species “mirror” […]
Read moreLooking 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 travel influencers who share their journeys through Africa, and some truly stand out from the crowd. At Drive South Africa, we share this passion for putting Africa on show. After […]
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