5 travel apps that will make your South African holiday a breeze

VoiceMap

https://voicemap.me/

Download it for Android

Download it for Apple

Explore South Africa at your own pace with VoiceMap’s walking tour app, available for iPhone and Android. It uses your location to play audio automatically and includes offline maps. Just put on your headphones and you’re ready to explore.

It has offline maps, GPS autoplay and a fast-growing catalogue of audio tours created by bestselling authors, expert correspondents, veteran broadcasters, passionate locals, and many others – giving you one of the best ways to explore Mzansi.

If you plan on travelling and need a set of wheels, it is a good idea to be independent transport wise. Having the option of car hire is always great!

Child Visa Checklist

https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/child-visa-checklist/

Travelling with children to or from South Africa? Find out which documents you’ll need when entering or exiting the country.

South Africa’s new child travel laws and visa regulations aim to reduce and prevent child trafficking across South African borders. However, figuring them out can be quite tricky.

To help would-be travellers understand these new requirements better, the Child Visa Checklist app provides an easy-to-understand checklist of documents required by anyone travelling to or from South Africa with children — for their particular child-travel scenario.

The web-based app — which works on mobile and desktop — helps users see precisely what travel documents they need, in three quick clicks or taps.

Trail Guide South Africa

http://www.trailguide.co.za/

Download it for Android

Download it for Apple

The free Trail Guide mobile application for South African mountain biking & hiking trails is a comprehensive recreational tool to get you outdoors, hiking, cycling or trail running through the best of South African scenery in an instant. Within the app, travellers can find trail descriptions, GPS tracks, photo’s, points of interest, facilities, fees, emergency contacts, equipment lists, weather and more at their fingertips.

When exploring the rougher areas of South Africa, it would be wise to opt for a larger vehicle. You just might want to explore the car rental option in case there is a trail that needs conquering.

South African Toll Roads Cost Calculator

https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/tollroads/

The South African Toll Roads Cost Calculator is an online tool which helps travellers calculate exactly how much they can expect to pay at toll plazas on South Africa’s national roads for any trip from A to B.

For an even quicker search on toll gate costs, the Toll Road Cost Calculator displays South Africa’s most popular road travel routes below the interactive tool. A simple click on any of the popular journeys will highlight the route on the map, as well as applicable toll plazas and fees you need to pay.

Fuel Cost Calculator

https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/fuel-cost-calculator/

Planning your monthly fuel budget just got easier with the fuel cost calculator that helps South African road users budget for their petrol smarter. The fuel cost calculator helps you calculate beforehand how much money to set aside for petrol for in the current month compared to last month.

If you are travelling a long distance, it would be better to rent a light vehicle that offers great fuel economy. Not only would it save your car mileage, but also save your car that extra 1000km service expense. Have a look at the car hire options to make an informed choice.

South African Border Crossing Guide

https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/south-africa-border-crossing-guide/

Looking to cross South Africa’s borders into one of our neighbouring countries? This handy guide will provide you with all the necessary information to make your self-drive holiday problem free – giving you information such as border post info, opening and closing hours, contact numbers and a list of essentials to take with you before venturing over our borders.