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Opening of Touw River Mouth.

Garden Route on High Alert as Severe Storms Batter the Coast

A powerful cut-off low-pressure system has brought the Garden Route to a standstill and heightened the risk of flooding across the region.

8 May 2026
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A Land Cruiser drives through sand in Africa.

Overlanding: The Ultimate Adventure Travel in Africa

Journey with one of the organized overland tours through Africa as an excellent alternative for self-drive through Africa.

7 May 2026
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Travel Visa Requirements for African Countries

Travelling by road through Africa is possibly the most incredible adventure you can experience. In fact, it’s an awakening to the wildness, warmth, and diversity...

29 April 2026
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Herd of elephants in Chobe National Park, Botswana.

10 Expert Tips for Your Self-Drive Safari in Botswana

There is a raw, untamed allure to the open road that only a self-drive safari in Botswana can truly satisfy. In 2026, the freedom to...

24 April 2026
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A sunset view of Tofo beach in Mozambique.

From Bush to Beach: The Ultimate Mpumalanga to Mozambique Road Trip

Imagine waking up to the sounds of the lowveld, the distant roar of lions and the whoop of a pack of hyenas. The next day,...

23 April 2026
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An equipped Toyota Hilux Double Cab Bushcamper parked at a campsite.

4x4 Winter Guide: Best Equipped 4x4s for Winter Camping

South Africa in winter can be magical. Just because the temperature drops, it doesn’t mean you need to stay indoors… Imagine waking up to the...

20 April 2026
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4x4 driving through the snow

The 6 Best Places to See Snow in South Africa This Winter

Snow in South Africa feels almost improbable. A country known for sun-drenched coastlines and dry savannahs suddenly softens under a thin, quiet layer of white....

16 April 2026
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A wet icy road

How to Drive on Ice Without Breaking a Sweat

There is a unique kind of magic that settles over South Africa when the mercury drops and the peaks of the Drakensberg or the Koue...

10 April 2026
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Your Guide to Long Weekend Getaways in South Africa in 2026

Long weekends in 2026 are small windows of freedom, moments to step out of the city and reclaim a sense of space. For self-drivers, they...

8 April 2026
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