Save 10% on Your Southern African Road Trip With Avis Safari Rental

Planning an epic southern African road trip adventure in 2025? Whether you plan to explore South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or Namibia’s Namib Desert, Avis Safari Rental is offering you a 10% discount off daily rates, provided you book your 4×4 within a specified date range.

With that extra cash, you could enjoy an extra night of camping, add an activity to your itinerary, or splash out on fine dining at your preferred destination. Best of all, you’ll be driving an incredibly capable 4×4 from Avis Safari Rental, packed with off-road amenities and plenty of power.

To help you plan your epic self-drive adventure, we’ve included five of our top southern African destinations for 2025. Read on to learn more about the Avis Safari Rental special and these incredible places to visit.

Meet Avis Safari Rental

An Avis 4×4 Toyota Hilux with a rooftop tent and camping gear | Photo: Avis

People recognise the Avis brand all over the globe as a leader in vehicle hire that offers customers world-class service, a wide range of vehicles, and a trusted reputation. Avis Safari Rental focuses on off-road vehicles and boasts an extensive network of locations across southern Africa.

The company’s mission is to help you experience the African wilderness like never before. In fact, it calls its vehicles “the overlanding version of the Swiss army knife” because they’re packed to the brim with features. These vehicles are ready to tackle tough terrain, from the craggy slopes of the Ai/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park to the sandy tracks of Moremi Game Reserve.

Avis Safari Rentals currently offers several popular vehicle models, including the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Ranger. You can opt for a vehicle with camping equipment or without, depending on where you plan to stay.

All vehicles also boast useful features like trailer sway control, all-terrain tyres, upgraded suspension, and solar battery charging systems.

How Does the Avis Safari Rental Special Work?

It’s so easy to score with Avis Safari Rental, even if you’re planning a spontaneous holiday. All you need to do is make a new rental booking through Drive South Africa between 15 February and 30 June 2025, and you’ll automatically receive a 10% discount on the daily rate. If you already made a booking after 6 February 2025, you will also qualify for the 10% discount. However, it won’t apply to bookings confirmed prior to 7 February 2025.

Also, please note that confirmation of your booking is based on vehicle availability.

Terms and conditions apply.

Five Southern African Off-Road Road Trips to Try in 2025

Ready to make a booking with Avis Safari Rental and explore southern Africa? If you’re still looking for some road trip inspiration, check out these top picks to consider this year.

Ai/Ais Transfrontier Park (South Africa, Namibia)

Ai/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park in South Africa | Photo:Chris Stenger via Unsplash

The Richtersveld, a lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa, is home to Nama pastoralists who continue their ancestral seasonal migration patterns. For two millennia, these herders have employed unique land management practices, preserving the area’s distinctive succulent Karoo vegetation. Their traditions remain strong, including constructing portable huts called haru om and maintaining a rich oral history.

Khwai Conservancy (Botswana)

Hippo in the Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana | Photo: Chris Stenger via Unsplash

The Khwai Conservancy in Botswana is a wildlife sanctuary within the Moremi Game Reserve, which itself lies within the Okavango Delta. It spans floodplains, grasslands, woodlands, and forests and supports a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and over 400 bird species. The Khwai River attracts animals for drinking, bathing, and playing, making it a popular safari destination with activities like game drives, boat cruises, and walking safaris.

Namaqua National Park (South Africa)

The Namakwa Eco Trail is a multi-day 4×4 adventure spanning approximately 600 km between Pella and Alexander Bay in the Northern Cape. The route follows the Orange River, showcasing the rugged beauty of Namaqualand, with its vast landscapes, rocky terrain, and seasonal wildflowers.

Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Black Rhino and a giraffe in Etosha National Park in Namibia

Etosha National Park, in northwestern Namibia, is one of Africa’s largest national parks. Spanning over 22,000 km2, it features a vast salt pan, grasslands, and woodland, supporting diverse wildlife like lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Its unique landscape and abundant animals make it a popular safari destination, especially for self-drive safaris.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana is a unique natural wonder that attracts self-drive adventurers from all over the world. The park features vast salt pans, grasslands, and woodlands, supporting diverse wildlife. Its main attraction, however, is Sowa Pan, the world’s largest salt pan, which transforms into a shimmering water mirror during the rainy season – if it rains at all. When this happens, flamingos and other birds gather to breed.

Boabab trees at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park | Photo: Alberto Carrera via Canva

Ready to hit the road in your Avis Safari Rental 4×4? With the added bonus of a 10% discount, now is the best time to take advantage of southern Africa’s remarkable self-drive destinations. If you still need some more inspiration, our Road Trip Explorer might help you make a final decision. In the meantime, explore all the Avis Safari Rental options right here with Drive South Africa.