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10 reasons why you should self-drive through Namibia’s Etosha National Park

If you’re planning a Namibia self-drive safari, then the Etosha National Park should be right at the top of your travel bucket-list.

  • Game viewing in Etosha National Park is excellent. Travellers may see wildlife such as elephant, giraffe, rhino and lions. If you're lucky, you may even see leopard and cheetah.
  • Here are 10 reasons why you should self-drive through Namibia’s Etosha National Park.

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5 of the best airlines in Africa

Travelling through Africa can be a little trickier than other more frequented destinations in Europe, Asia or North America.

  • This statement might be correct or false depending on who you ask or what you are looking for in your travel experience.
  • The continent has airlines which rank in the top 50 in the world.
  • Many of these companies travel to far reaching destinations making Africa an underrated location for anyone wishing to experience something life changing and authentic.
  • Here are 5 great African airlines to choose from when making decisions on your next adventure.

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5 great places to slackpack in South Africa

Imagine going on your favourite hiking trails and all you had to pack was enough food and water for the day, the right type of attire for the hike and respect for the environment. At the end of each day you’re met with a warm bed, a freshly prepared meal and a hot log fire. This is what slackpacking is all about. Here are 5 glorious slack packing routes to experience in South Africa.

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10 interesting facts about Cape Town

Boasting sun kissed beaches, a mountain in the city, world class restaurants and a buzzing nightlife scene, Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most visited destinations.

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10 facts you need to know about Cape Town

Boasting sun kissed beaches, a mountain in the city, world class restaurants and a buzzing nightlife scene, Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most visited destinations.

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Meet Randy Prins - Drive South Africa’s Car Rental Consultant

When it comes to providing our travelers with a friendly car rental service, Randy does this in her sleep. In fact, rumor has it that her first words were ‘how may I help you?’ (We’re still trying to confirm the validity of this claim). We spoke to Randy to find out more about the friendly […]

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5 historical hotels in South Africa

South Africa has an unusual history and with an unusual history comes unusual places to stay with their own story to tell. Many hotels in and around the main cities have great historical importance to the heritage of the country, some dating back a hundred years or more. This history often attracts tourism. In their […]

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Five museums to visit in Cape Town

Cape Town is a city of vast history. It’s the location where the first Dutch settlers arrived, hence it has aptly been titled ‘The Mother City’ of South Africa. It’s had many facelifts and has shape-shifted over the years into a world-class destination for so many reasons from flawless beaches to an iconic mountain. From […]

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Four family-friendly South African accommodations to visit

There is nothing like hitting the open road, with the whole family for an epic road trip and holiday,  car hire in South Africa is always a great option. There are many varieties of self-catering and family friendly accommodation in South Africa. So there is no excuse to not get out there and experience the vast […]

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What’s a good weekend getaway not far from Cape Town?

Cape Town is a great city with a unique situation as nature is in abundance within close proximity to the city centre. This also presents itself with many options for weekend getaways not far from urban life. Recently we had the chance to ask four travel and writing experts about a particular place that they […]

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