Self-drive Routes:

To truly appreciate the beauty and diversity South Africa has to offer, a self drive holiday is the perfect way to explore all the hidden gems, with a comprehensive and safe road network for travellers to enjoy. The majority of visitors to South Africa take advantage of the self drive option in order to maximise the opportunities for travel and sightseeing without any restrictions of scheduled visits.

The sample self-drive options below incorporate the must-see highlights of South Africa, in addition to some of the province's best kept secrets. Created so you can explore in a leisurely manner, these self-drive options can easily be extended or adapted to suit your individual requirements and special interests. We can include properties of your choice, more luxurious silver or gold accommodation and segments of our itineraries can be combined.

Below are just a few samples of self-drive options from the most popular routes. Please contact us on 01908 609 722 for other ideas as there are just too many to list!

Cape Coast and Country Getaway: The Western Cape Province is blessed with an unparalleled diverse splendour from the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, steeped in history and cultural diversity to the pretty fishing villages of the West Coast and the arid areas that are covered in beautiful carpets of wild flowers in Spring (August to October) and further north the Olifants River Valley, wild and untouched. The impressive Winelands region, with its internationally renowned wine estates, historic buildings, panoramic scenery is a must visit. This tour culminates in the Overberg, where scores of Southern Right, Humpback, and Brydes Whales frequent the coastal waters between June and November offering a further dimension to this spectacular tour.

Jewels of the Garden Route: This tour has been designed to include Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, offering beautiful beaches, seaside resorts, panoramic drives, inland wine farms and spectacular scenery; and visiting the beautiful Winelands region not only offers a true wine experience but also many hiking trails and rock paintings dating back 7,000 years; Inland the Klein Karoo is characterised by wide-open spaces, undulating hills and huge ostrich farms, whilst the Garden Route, with some of its best kept secrets, is an area richly endowed by nature and graced with dramatic rocky peninsulas, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests, magnificent caves and golden beaches.

Diversity of KwaZulu-Natal: With the warm, coral-fringed Indian Ocean lapping at its Eastern border and the mighty Drakensberg Mountains guarding its Western flank, KwaZulu-Natal has it all. Experience a captivating array of scenic splendour, well-managed game reserves, historic battlefields, art and craft hotspots, magnificent beaches and the legacy of the Shaka Zulu. We have created two options for this stunning area as there is just so much to explore and experience. Option 1 is a 9 day adventure to a Game Reserve, the mighty Drakensberg Mountain range and the beautiful coastal city of Durban. Option 2 covers a longer stay of 15 days visiting the Drakensberg Mountains, the historic Zulu Battlefields, a Game Reserve and a restful conclusion on the unspoilt beaches of Maputuland.

Gaming in Mpumalanga: Mpumalanga is one of the premier game viewing areas in all of Africa, where you are introduced to the sights, sounds and textures of an eco-system which has survived the threat of human encroachment, and become one of the world's most treasured nature preserves. Adjacent to the bushveld is the dramatic escarpment with mountain vistas, forests, canyons, waterfalls, colourful traditional and quaint pioneer towns just waiting to embrace you.

Northwest Province: The Northwest Province offers visitors some of the finest wildlife destinations in South Africa. Both the Pilanesberg National Park and the Madikwe Game Reserve provide excellent safari experiences. Other attractions are hiking in the scenic Magaliesberg Mountains, fishing in the rivers and dams or visiting Sun City.

Limpopo Province: Limpopo Province has enough variety to warrant a substantial trip to just this one province. The Waterberg region offers some of the best-kept private game reserves in the country while the Capricorn region is home to Anglo-Boer war relics and pre-historic ruins. Other attractions include the Makapan Caves and the stunning Soutpansberg Mountain Range and Wolkberg Wilderness with inspiring ravines, valleys and waterfalls.

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To discuss any of the self drive routes in more detail and the numerous options available, please contact us on 01908 609 722