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Start your South Africa Self Drive 4×4 Holiday
South Africa is like nothing you have ever seen before. The perfect combination between amazing wildlife and pure peace and quiet.
Our Recommended Vehicles for South Africa
Toyota Hilux 2.4TD 4×4 Camp
A reliable and capable 4×4 vehicle that offers excellent fuel consumption and good off road performance. Good ride height ideal for game viewing. Equipped with a roof top tent.
Toyota Landcruiser 79 S/W 4×4 Camp
The Toyota Landcruiser is a very robust, reliable and exceptionally capable 4WD vehicle. A highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote area travel.
Nissan Double Cab 4×4 MDE
This is one of Africas most reliable pickup trucks, with the ruggedness to take on any terrain.
Perfect for a self-drive safari. This camping equipped double cab pickup can seat up to 5 adult passengers. Its perfect for exploring the ‘world in one country’ that is South Africa.
Ford Ranger D/Cab 4×4 Bushcamper
Superbly compact 4×4 camper suitable for up to 4 adults. Fully equipped with camping equipment. This is the vehicle you want on your African 4×4 adventure.
South Africa Travel Advice
Introduction
South Africa could very well be one of the best countries in Africa for first class road travel. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t a world of off road adventuring to do as South Africa still have many rural and nature/wildlife areas which are heavily geared around the iconic and rugged dirt road.
South Africa Official Languages
South Africa has 11 official languages but English is the primary langauge of the country (urban areas, government and the media). The most spoken first languages are Zulu (23%), Xhosa (16%) and Afrikaans (14%).
South African Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the South Africa Rand (ZAR).
Best Time to Visit South Africa
It’s generally considered that if you wish to go on a 4×4 driving safari in Southern Africa, is in the winter months as this time is widely regarded as a more viable wildlife viewing experience. Also if one wants to traverse these areas with a rented 4×4 winter is also considered to be a better time as there will be more roads to choose as many roads can become unmanageable during the heavy rains.
Where To Stay South Africa
Durban
The province of KwaZulu-Natal is well known for its untouched beauty and abundance of nature and 4×4 trails within close proximity to urban areas. Some of the 4×4 trails in the province include Ithala Game Reserve 4×4 Trails, 4×4 track at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Stoney Ridge and Killarney 4×4 Trails.
Cape Town
Cape Town proximity to the mountains makes 4x4ing a very real reality; some of these include Atlantis Dunes, Biedouw Valley, Bushman’s Cave and Gecko Rock.
Johannesburg
Although Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest urban area there is a world of 4×4 trails within close proximity to the centre of the city. Some of these areas include Sandwani Game Lodge, Protea 4×4 Adventures, Bass Lake Adventures 4×4 Trails, Hennops hiking and off road trails and Kungwini 4×4 trail. Some of these areas also have accommodation facilities.
Around South Africa
South Africa is blessed with a world of nature within close proximity to urban areas. This makes going on a 4×4 adventure easy. Many of the urban areas have man made 4×4 trails. So adventure and freedom are literally minutes away if that is what your heart desires. South Africa has national parks and untouched nature in abundance where there are options to ride rugged naturally made 4×4 trails or cultivated ones.
Getting Around
Many of the areas you wish to explore will not have roads that can’t be driven on with normal 2 wheel cars. Also if you plan on seeing South Africa in the rainy seasons and still want to go on safari, hiring a 4×4 in South Africa might be your only way of achieving this successfully.
Length of Stay
There are so many amazing places to see and experience in South Africa that anything less than a month you’ll feel as if you’ve missed out, from the spellbinding Drakensberg Mountains, to the untouched sophistication of the winelands to rural adventures on unexplored dirt roads. Southern Africa really has a world of mystique and wonder waiting for you around every corner. If you only have 2 weeks, break it up by spending a week with a normal 2 wheel car and then explore the wilderness for a week with your 4×4 hire South Africa.
What to Pack
This is a hard question to answer as South Africa has many climates within different areas, however if you’re planning a 4×4 hire South Africa adventure where camping could be a possibility, it’s best to pack for every eventuality. Some lifesaving items that could come in handy in the wild include a torch, mosquito repellent, clothes for the heat and clothes for the cold and a first aid kit.
4×4 Hire in South Africa
Hiring a 4×4 in South Africa is a great way to get out there beyond the confines of the city whilst returning to the roots of nature. In turn exploring all the beautiful scenery Southern Africa has to offer. Call a Drive South Africa consultant today to get the best deal possible to make your ultimate camping or outdoor 4×4 experience a reality.
FAQs for 4x4 Hire in South Africa
Bushlore South Africa, Avis Safari Rental South Africa, Britz 4x4 Johannesburg, Britz SUV South Africa JNB CPT DUR, Britz SUV South Africa ELS PLZ GRJ NLS offer 4x4 hire in South Africa that adhere to strict COVID-19 health, cleaning and safety standards.
You can hire a 4x4 in South Africa from GBP 37.2 per day for a Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV from Britz SUV South Africa.
The cheapest 4x4 to hire in South Africa is the Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV from Britz SUV South Africa. You can rent the Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV from GBP 37.2 per day.
The cheapest 4x4 hire agency in South Africa right now is Britz SUV South Africa. Book directly with them via Drive South Africa.
Search Drive South Africa's website to find 4x4 hire near you in South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport from Bushlore Africa, Avis Safari Rental, Britz 4x4, Britz SUV South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at Cape Town International Airport from Avis Safari Rental, Bushlore Africa, Britz SUV South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at George Airport from Bushlore Africa, Britz SUV South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at East London Airport from Britz 4x4, Britz SUV South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) from Britz SUV South Africa
You can hire a 4x4 at Durban Airport from Bushlore Africa, Britz 4x4
You can hire a 4x4 at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport from Britz 4x4, Britz SUV South Africa
With Camping Equipment 4x4 hire in South Africa costs anything from GBP 44.73 per day to GBP 100.09 per day.
Without Camping Equipment 4x4 hire in South Africa costs anything from GBP 37.2 per day to GBP 84.15 per day.
Camper 4x4 hire in South Africa costs anything from GBP 68.87 per day to GBP 77.28 per day.
SUV / 4x4s 4x4 hire in South Africa costs anything from GBP 47.83 per day to GBP 47.83 per day.
It costs GBP 260.41 to hire a 4x4 for a week in South Africa. The cheapest weekly 4x4 rental rate is for the Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV by Britz SUV South Africa.
It costs GBP 1116.06 per month to hire a 4x4 long term in South Africa. The cheapest monthly 4x4 rental rate is for the Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV by Britz SUV South Africa. You can pay up to GBP 1116.06 per month to hire a Hyundai Creta 4x2 SUV long term in South Africa.
The most popular 4x4 hire locations in South Africa are Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, Sandton, Melrose Arch, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town Foreshore, George Airport, East London Airport, Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), Durban Airport, Durban City Centre, Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
The most popular 4x4 hire companies in South Africa are Bushlore Africa, Avis Safari Rental, Britz 4x4, Britz SUV South Africa, Britz SUV South Africa.
Petrol costs from GBP 1.0102 per litre up to GBP 1.039 per liter in South Africa. Diesel costs from GBP 1.0301 per litre up to GBP 1.0727 per liter in South Africa. Last updated at 2022-12-14 11:33:31