Self Drive
Available Locations: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania
Method: Hire car
Restrictions: Must hold valid drivers licence
Our self drive tours Africa let you explore at your own pace. Hire a car. Hit the road less travelled. Stop for photos whenever you like. Choose your own restaurants each day. Take time to soak in the beauty around you.
Pick up your hire car on arrival. Head off to your first stop. We help you plan the route. You’ll get clear directions along the way. We also arrange the facilities and support you need. Your trip stays smooth from start to finish.
Choose quiet roads or scenic ones. Or pick routes full of adventure. Spend hours in national parks spotting animals. Watch from cliffs for passing whales. Every route bends to suit your taste.
Self drive tours run across five countries. Explore South Africa’s coastline and wine country. Discover Namibia’s deserts and wide open spaces. Track wildlife in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Follow the Great Migration in Tanzania. Book one of our self drive tours Africa. Set your own course.
Self Drive Tours Africa: Popular Routes
The Garden Route
The 300-kilometer stretch of coastal road on the south west tip of South Africa is regarded as the most beautiful coastal stretch in the country. Home to almost a dozen nature and marine reserves, a road trip on the Garden Route offers plenty of opportunities for activities along the way, from hiking to eco and whale watching tours, to exploring caves and deserted sandy beaches. The route meanders between the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua mountain ranges, creating contrasting, yet equally stunning views on either side.
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Mauritius
The Republic of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean off the south-eastern coast of Africa and is best known for tropical turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and colourful reefs to explore. The countries nine districts offer a variety of sights to see, including secluded beaches, Le Morne (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the colourful dunes of the Chamarel, and the Black River Gorges Ecosystem. A destination ideal for honeymooners, families or friends travelling together, the island offers many activities and sights to enjoy.
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Botswana & Namibia
Soulful Namibia with its desert climate is distinguished by rough land full of contrasts, vast open spaces, and breathtaking scenery. Along the coastline is the wondrous Namib Desert – the oldest in the world sporting dunes higher than those in the Sahara. Botswana located in Southern Africa is a world-class safari destination with some of the best wildlife viewings to offer, particularly in the famed Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park regions.
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