2024

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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BMW 3 Series on a runway.

Weekly Travel News Recap, 31 May: FlySafair under investigation, BMW 3 Series update, 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...

31 May 2024
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Header image featuring tourists on Lions Head.

Weekly Travel News Recap, 17 May: SA international arrivals are booming, Maasai Mara flooding, 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...

17 May 2024
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Weekly Travel News Recap, 10 May: Free public Wi-Fi at Victoria Falls, BMW 7 Series named Car of the Year, 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...

10 May 2024
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The Drive South Africa EV Charging Stations Map.

Drive South Africa Launches New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Map

Drive South Africa, southern Africa’s leading online vehicle rental resource, has launched a new Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Map to help drivers find their nearest…

7 May 2024
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