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Driving in the rain in South Africa.

Essential Tips for Using Your Car’s Safety Features in Stormy Weather

Driving in stormy weather can be challenging, but modern vehicles are equipped with safety features designed to help you navigate through adverse conditions. Here are...

10 July 2024
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Wildflowers on the West Coast.

5 Best Places to See the West Coast Wildflowers in 2024

Each year in August and September, South Africa’s West Coast transforms from an arid, dusty landscape into an explosion of colourful wildflowers. When spring arrives,...

8 July 2024
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A dirt road in Botswana.

6 Outstanding Botswana Campsites to Visit in 2024

Botswana is a warmhearted and welcoming country in the centre of southern Africa. Thanks to its diverse and pristine landscapes, it offers exceptional camping and...

3 July 2024
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Crazy headwear on a woman at a horse race.

Two Local Events You Won't Want to Miss in July 2024

July in South Africa welcomes two iconic events: the Franschhoek Bastille Festival and the Durban July. They might be on opposite ends of the spectrum...

3 July 2024
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The Suzuki Jimny 5 door 4x4 with roof top tent and awning open.

5 South African Campsites to Visit in a Suzuki Jimny 5 Door 4x4 Camper

The hype around the Suzuki Jimny is real. This boxy, compact 4×4 has taken South Africa by storm, swapping city streets for gravel trails at...

28 June 2024
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Chanel with the Avis Safari Toyota Hilux 4x4 camper.

A Waterberg Self-Drive Adventure With Chanel & Stevo

In 2023, we invited travellers to enter our Road Trip Explorer competition to stand a chance to win a fully-paid, camping-equipped 4×4 rental for seven...

14 June 2024
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The main stage at Innibos.

5 Artists Performing at Innibos Kunstefees 2024

The Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees (Lowveld National Arts Festival) is set to take place at the Innibos Feesterrein in Mbombela (Nelspruit) from 27 to 29...

14 June 2024
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A dolphin hunts sardines during the Sardine Run.

The Top 3 Places to See the Sardine Run in 2024

South Africa is a country full of natural beauty, but not all of it is above ground. In fact, we’re blessed with some of the...

12 June 2024
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Ford Ranger bakkie with white frame.

Weekly Travel News Recap, 7 June: Southern African "univisa" set to expand, new BMW 1 Series, and more

Catch up on all the latest travel news with Drive South Africa. Each week, our team scours the web for the most interesting, trending, and...

7 June 2024
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