Road Trip Highlights
4x4
14 days
2900 km
- See the Big Seven at Addo National Park, the only spot in South Africa.
- Take in the beautiful mountainous landscapes, such as on the Klipspringer Pass.
- Experience the scenery at the Valley of Desolation.
- See all sorts of wildlife in arid areas, dense woodlands, and vast open plains within Mokala National Park.
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Travel Gigolo
South Africa
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Single Cab 4x4 Safari Camper
2 Seats |
2 Doors |
2 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab Bushcamper
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Nissan Double Cab 4x4 MDE
5 Seats |
4 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1-2 | Drive from Johannesburg to Mokala National Park. See all sorts of wildlife in arid areas, dense woodlands, and vast open plains. Stay two nights at Motswedi Campsite. | 570 | Motswedi Campsite |
| Day 3-4 | Drive from Mokala National Park to Karoo National Park. Take in the beautiful mountainous landscapes, such as on the Klipspringer Pass. Spend two nights at Karoo Rest Camp. | 447 | Karoo Rest Camp |
| Day 5-6 | Drive from Karoo National Park to Camdeboo National Park. Experience the scenery at the Valley of Desolation. Participate in bird watching at the watering holes. Stay two nights at Nqweba Campsite | 212 | Nqweba Campsite |
| Day 7-8 | Drive from Camdeboo National Park to Mountain Zebra National Park. Visit the quaint village of Nieu-Bethesda. See all sorts of wildlife in Mountain Zebra National Park. Stay two nights at the Mountain Zebra Rest Camp. | 125 | Mountain Zebra Rest Camp |
| Day 9-10 | Drive from Mountain Zebra National Park to Addo Elephant National Park. See the Big Seven at this park, one of the only of its kind in South Africa. Stay two nights at Mvubu Campsite. Spend some time fishing on the Sundays River. | 210 | Mvubu Campsite |
| Day 11-12 | Drive from Addo Elephant National Park to Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. Make sure to drive through the many scenic mountain passes, valleys, and roads in the Baviaanskloof area. See wildlife at the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. Stay two nights at Makkedaat Caves. | 167 | Makkedaat Caves |
| Day 13 | Drive from Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area to Gariep Dam. Do some fishing and camping as you break up the journey back to Johannesburg. Stay one night at Gariep A Forever Resort. | 590 | Gariep A Forever Resort |
| Day 14 | Drive back to Johannesburg as the road trip comes to an end. | 582 | Johannesburg |
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