DESTINATION GUIDE: SOUTH AFRICA

Truly a world in one country, South Africa offers you exceptional world-class attractions for South Africa self-drive safari holiday experiences.
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South Africa is known as an exceptional self-drive destination with so much to see and do along the way. See why 4×4 hire makes sense…

Many travellers see South Africa as an ‘easy’ destination but it has many wild places to explore, best experienced by 4×4. If you want to discover the wilder side of South Africa, you will be wise to do so in an equipped 4×4 vehicle. Some of the destinations to keep in mind is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Richtersveld, Marakele National Park, the Wild Coast and Baviaans Kloof. Combine these with destinations such as the Kruger National Park, Cape Town and the Garden Route for a superb South Africa self-drive holiday. Let’s plan your 4×4 South Africa self-drive safari today…

SUGGESTED 4X4 VEHICLES

The ideal vehicles for self-drive camping safaris in South Africa. Click on the vehicles below to view the full specifications of each.

TOYOTA HILUX CAMPER 4x4 - HilC2

Ideal for 2 travellers. Economical rental rates. Comfortable vehicle with good on and off road performance. Good ride height for game viewing. Excellent fuel consumption & reliability. Latest design camping systems.

TOYOTA HILUX CAMPER 4x4 - HilC4

Ideal for 4 travellers. Economical rental rates. Comfortable vehicle with good on and off road performance. Good ride height for game viewing. Excellent fuel consumption & reliability. Latest design camping systems.

TOYOTA HILUX CAMPER 4x4 - HilCAM

Ideal for a family of 4 as well as 2 or 4 travellers. Complete camper system – the only complete camper which can accommodate 4 travellers (2 adults and 2 children recommended). Making camping easy without losing 4×4 capabilities.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4x4 - CruC2

Ideal for 2 travellers. Highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote travel. Comfortable and spacious with good on and off road performance. Excellent 4×4 capabilities with front and rear diff locks. Uncompromising reliability.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4x4 - CruC4

Ideal for 4 travellers. Highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote travel. Comfortable and spacious with good on and off road performance. Excellent 4×4 capabilities with front and rear diff locks. Uncompromising reliability.

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4x4-CruCAM

Ideal for 2 travellers. The most respected 4×4 safari vehicle in Africa with a user friendly and easy camp setup for the ultimate overland experience. Uncompromising reliability which makes it an excellent choice for remote travel. Unique storage space.

WATCH THE Video

Here is a visual guide to what you can experience while on a 4WD self-drive safari in South Africa.
Credit: Thank you to Alexandre Suplicy who put together this amazing video of their 2017 Botswana 4×4 safari from Bushlore Safaris. 

SUGGESTED SOUTH AFRICA 4X4 ROUTES

PARKS OF SOUTH AFRICA

HIGHLIGHTS

Marakele National Park
Waterberg Wilderness Reserve
Mapungubwe National Park
Kruger National Park
Punda Maria
Letaba
Satara
Lower Sabi
Elandskloof Trout Farm
Duration: 11 days

Pick-up: Johannesburg

Drop-off: Johannesburg

OTHER SOUTH AFRICA 4X4 DESTINATIONS

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BOTSWANA

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Kubu Island
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NAMIBIA

Etosha National Park
Sossusvlei
Namib-Naukluft
Damaraland
Kaokoveld
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SOUTH AFRICA

Kruger National Park
Kosi Bay
Baviaanskloof
Richtersveld
Cederberg
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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