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Drive South Africa is your complete online vehicle rental resource, supplying a wide range of car rental, 4x4 hire, camper rental and luxury car hire services across Southern Africa. Drive South Africa car hire is your complete online motor vehicle resource supplying a wide range of car rental, 4x4 hire, Africa camper rental, chauffeur and transfer services and self-drive tours across Southern Africa

25 years. 30,000 km. 20 countries. One legendary partnership. Kingsley Holgate and the Land Rover Defender are celebrati...
16/02/2026

25 years. 30,000 km. 20 countries. One legendary partnership.

Kingsley Holgate and the Land Rover Defender are celebrating a silver jubilee of purpose-driven exploration with the Africa Traverse – a continent-crossing journey delivering life-changing aid across Africa.

From malaria prevention to clean water and restored sight, the Defender hasn’t just conquered terrain – it’s carried hope to some of the continent’s most remote places.

Read more about this here: https://bit.ly/3Msuw76

Photo credits: Kingsley Holgate Foundation

07/01/2026

Explore one of Africa’s most remote and hauntingly beautiful coastlines the right way.

Hire a fully equipped 4x4 and take on Namibia’s legendary Skeleton Coast with confidence.

Find out more here - https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/

Cape Town’s wild spaces are calling – and this weekend, they’re free to explore! 🌸🌿From 24–27 October, all City of Cape ...
22/10/2025

Cape Town’s wild spaces are calling – and this weekend, they’re free to explore! 🌸🌿

From 24–27 October, all City of Cape Town nature reserves are open at no cost as part of the Great Southern Bioblitz – a global biodiversity challenge inviting you to discover and record local wildlife.

📍 Where to go:
Blaauwberg • Bothasig Fynbos • Botterblom • Bracken • Durbanville • Edith Stephens • False Bay • Harmony Flats • Helderberg • Steenbras • Table Bay • Tygerberg • Uitkamp Wetland • Witzands Aquifer • Wolfgat • Zandvlei Estuary

📸 Bring your camera or smartphone, download the iNaturalist app, and help showcase Cape Town’s incredible biodiversity.

Let’s get outdoors, reconnect with nature, and put Cape Town on the biodiversity map! 🌍




Photo credits: Cape Bird Club

Thinking about your first self-drive adventure? 🚙✨Namibia is the perfect place to start! With wide open landscapes, rugg...
01/10/2025

Thinking about your first self-drive adventure? 🚙✨

Namibia is the perfect place to start! With wide open landscapes, rugged terrain, and endless horizons, all you need is the right set of wheels. For two travellers, a Toyota Single Cab 4x4 is the ultimate choice – reliable, sturdy, and built for the journey, with plenty of space for all your gear.

Pack your sense of adventure and hit the road – Namibia is waiting. 🌍🦒

🌸✨ Spring has arrived and the Cape is showing off! ✨🌸For just a few magical weeks, fields, dunes and gardens explode int...
26/09/2025

🌸✨ Spring has arrived and the Cape is showing off! ✨🌸

For just a few magical weeks, fields, dunes and gardens explode into a rainbow of colour, and we’ve rounded up 10 of the very best spots to catch the wildflower spectacle this season.

For just a few magical weeks, fields, dunes and gardens explode into a rainbow of colour and we’ve rounded up 10 of the very best spots to catch the wildflower spectacle this season.

Postberg Nature Reserve (West Coast NP) R116 SA adults / R272 international

Ramskop Nature Reserve (Clanwilliam) R50 adults

Columbine Nature Reserve (Paternoster) R35 adults

Tienie Versfeld Wildflower Reserve (Darling) Free

Citrusdal (N7) Free

Renosterveld Reserve (Darling) Free

Harold Porter Botanical Garden (Betty’s Bay) R60 adults

Fernkloof Nature Reserve (Hermanus) Free (donations welcome)

Karoo Desert Botanical Garden (Worcester) R55 adults

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden (Cape Town) R100 SA adults / R250 international

🌼 Blink and you’ll miss it, the Cape’s floral magic is here for only a few short weeks each spring.

Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to add it to our flower-spotting bucket list!🌼

Great Stops Along the Garden Route 🚗Slow things down and drift into pure tranquillity with a Wilderness River Safari. Ju...
24/09/2025

Great Stops Along the Garden Route 🚗

Slow things down and drift into pure tranquillity with a Wilderness River Safari. Just outside the village of Wilderness, you can glide along the reed-lined Touw River or catch a sunset cruise on Island Lake, binoculars in hand for flashes of kingfishers, coots and herons.

It’s peaceful, it’s scenic, and it’s one of those experiences that remind you why a Garden Route road trip is best taken at a gentle pace. Cruises start from R250 per adult (SANParks permit extra), and everything’s included, from lifejackets to blankets.

Add this to your Garden Route itinerary for a dose of calm between the caves, markets, and mountains.

Photo credits: Wilderness River Safari

🌿 It’s SA National Parks Week! 🌿From 16–22 September, South Africans get FREE entrance to all national parks nationwide ...
19/09/2025

🌿 It’s SA National Parks Week! 🌿

From 16–22 September, South Africans get FREE entrance to all national parks nationwide (excludes accommodation & paid activities).

✨ Where to go:
🐘 Addo Elephant National Park – Self-drive safaris, Jack’s Picnic Site, bird hides & hiking trails.
🌄 Camdeboo National Park – Valley of Desolation, Nqweba Dam picnics, bird hides & 4x4 trails.
🦴 Karoo National Park – Famous fossil trail, 4x4 adventures, picnic spots & the Ou Schuur Centre.
🦓 Mountain Zebra National Park – Spot 250+ bird species, game drives, walking trails & swimming pools.

This is your chance to explore South Africa’s wild beauty for free - while supporting conservation and community partnerships. 🌍💚

The perfect 6-day Garden Route adventure - from caves to coastlines!🌿 Start in George, where you can wander through the ...
09/09/2025

The perfect 6-day Garden Route adventure - from caves to coastlines!

🌿 Start in George, where you can wander through the giant hedge maze at Redberry Farm after exploring the magical Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn.

🛶 In Wilderness, spend two nights canoeing up the Kaaimansrivier to hidden waterfalls or take a river boat safari.

🥖 Don’t miss the famous Sedgefield Wild Oats Market before heading to Knysna for fresh seafood, shopping, and even a visit to the Elephant Park.

🌊 Lace up your boots for the rugged beauty of Robberg Nature Reserve, then push on to Tsitsikamma National Park for ziplining, Segway tours, and suspension bridges over the Storms River.

☀️ Wrap it up in Plettenberg Bay, where beach days meet epic sunsets.

Big thanks to Fathima Kathree for sharing her amazing itinerary with our Road Trip Explorer community! 🙌

💡 Got your own epic South African road trip to share? Tell us your story - it could inspire fellow travellers 👉 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/add-your-roadtrip/


08/09/2025

🌊🐋 The ocean has its own Big Five, and meeting them is every bit as moving as a safari on land.

On World Ranger Day, our writer Thaakiera left the quiet harbour of Gansbaai and traded her land legs for sea legs. Out on the swell, she found herself among South Africa’s Marine Big Five, seals basking on ancient rocks, penguins darting through silver waves, and the unforgettable sight of a humpback whale breaking the surface.

For Thaakiera, the trip was more than a checklist of sightings. It was a reminder of the rangers and conservationists who guard these waters, protect endangered penguin colonies, and work tirelessly to keep the ocean’s wild heart beating.

Mark your calendars: 6 & 7 September 2025! The SA 4x4 & Outdoor Show returns to Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, and it'...
22/08/2025

Mark your calendars: 6 & 7 September 2025! The SA 4x4 & Outdoor Show returns to Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, and it's the ultimate weekend for adventure enthusiasts. 🚙

Whether you're a seasoned overlander or dreaming of your first 4x4 adventure, this show has everything - the latest outdoor gear, live vehicle demos, expert tips from seasoned travellers, and show-only deals you won't find anywhere else. With 128 exhibitors, interactive zones, and family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to get inspired for your next South African adventure.

Planning to explore our incredible country by 4x4? We'll be there with our expert team, ready to help you choose the perfect vehicle for your next expedition. From weekend getaways in Mpumalanga to epic overland treks through the Kalahari, we've got the gear, knowledge, and transparent pricing to make your adventure dreams reality.

Ready to discover why this is the premier adventure event in Gauteng? Check out our blog for all the details on why this year's show should be top of your travel plans!
https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-the-sa-4x4-and-outdoor-show/

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Fedgroup Place, Unit 4 & 5 (2nd Floor), 35 Willie Van Schoor Avenue
Cape Town
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday 08:00 - 11:00

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