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6-Sleeper 4x4 Rental: Meet the Africa on Wheels Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 76

At Drive South Africa, we strive to offer our customers the best 4×4 rental options in southern Africa. Meet the Africa on Wheels Toyota Land Cruiser HJ 76, a custom, stretched Land Cruiser 4×4 that can accommodate up to six pax in three rooftop tents. You read that correctly – three rooftop tents. Africa on […]

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Going to Afrikaburn 2024? Consider 4x4 Rental

It’s said that everyone should experience AfrikaBurn at least once. If 2024 is your year, you’ll need to know a few things ahead of the time – and you’ll want to secure a 4×4 rental to navigate the rocky, sandy Tankwa Karoo. AfrikaBurn is Africa’s official Burning Man festival. In 2024, it will take place […]

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All You Need to Know About Easter Weekend 2024

Easter Weekend is one of the busiest periods for South African roads. It’s a time for celebrations, family, and rest, with many people hitting the road to get to their favourite long weekend escapes. However, with huge numbers of vehicles on our roads, you need to take extra precautions to stay safe. We’ve put together […]

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6 Travel Hacks that Will Save You Time and Money

Travel hacks can be the difference between a great holiday and a really horrible one. After all, time and money are two of your biggest assets on vacation, so you want to save both wherever you can. Here at Drive South Africa, we strive to give our customers an efficient, professional, and stress-free journey from […]

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5 Tips for Driving Through the Swartberg Pass

The Swartberg Pass is one of southern Africa’s most scenic mountain routes. It connects Matjiesfontein to Prince Albert in the Klein (Little) Karoo, offering a spectacular alternative to the N12 national road. In fact, some consider it to be one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the world. Sheer, gravity-defying cliff faces tower over […]

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10 of the Best Snorkelling Spots in South Africa

Snorkelling is one of the best ways to experience South Africa’s incredible marine diversity. From the warm, inviting waters of KwaZulu-Natal to the icy chill of the Atlantic Ocean in the Western Cape, the South African coastline is ideal for snorkelling. Whether you’re a beginner or a certified scuba diver, you’ll find something exciting on […]

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