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Top 4x4 trails for 2016

Southern Africa has a world of breathtaking, routes and roads to explore, some of them happen to be rugged and off road and fit only for 4x4s. This makes the country a keen off-road destination for thrill seekers who long to ride on the dusty roads in the countryside in search of their next adrenaline […]

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3D Secure Explained

Find out how 3D Secure works and why it's so important when it comes to online purchases. 

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Meet Preston Pietersen - Drive South Africa’s financial guru

When it comes to ensuring that all our finances are in order, Preston is our go-to man here at Drive South Africa. Some say he was born with a calculator in his right hand. For now, that’s purely a myth. To find out more about our financial mastermind, we had a quick Q&A session with […]

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6 tourist attractions to visit during your next South African holiday

If you’re planning a holiday to South Africa, we’d like you to make the most of your trip. To help you along the way, we’ve asked seven travel experts to share their favourite South African tourist attraction with us. Here’s what they had to say. Soweto Desiree Haakonsen Southern Africa Travel Expert http://www.edutoursafrica.com/ Twitter: @deshaakonsen […]

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The top 7 things to do in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the mining and financial capital of South Africa even though its only takes up 1.4 of South Africa’s land area. Jozi as its fondly referred to by locals is still the biggest city in South Africa making hiring a car an important part of getting around the city if it’s your first visit. […]

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25 Reasons why you should go on a Garden Route road trip

Blessed with one of the most beautiful coastlines South Africa have to offer and the many different vegetation’s you will come upon, The Garden Route is a must for anyone planning a South African holiday. The Garden Route lies between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. If you are planning to go on this trip, hire […]

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5 Instagrams That Show Why A 4x4 Self-Drive Safari In Southern Africa Should Be On Your Bucket List

A 4×4 self-drive safari in southern Africa is the perfect holiday for you if you like to be in charge of your own holiday. A self-drive safari gives you the chance to explore Africa at your own pace. Wherever you’re going, from Chobe National Park in Botswana to the deserts of Namibia. Besides, hiring a […]

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5 Reasons Why You Should go on a Self-Drive Safari in South Africa

More travellers planning a holiday to South Africa are choosing a self-drive safari as their method of travel as it provides the ability to customise your holiday to suit their own personal needs. Kruger National Park located in South Africa is one of the most recognized game reserves in Africa, offering an exceptional wildlife experience. […]

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Discovering the Okavango Delta

When Discovering the Botswana Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world, attracting attracts huge concentrations of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, spotted hyena, crocodile and jackal. When going to Okavango Botswana, you must make sure that you are being as well equipped as possible to […]

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​South Africa's best winter travel destination​s

Thinking about planning a South African self-drive safari this winter? We asked 7 South African travel experts to share their favourite winter travel destination with us. If you would like to have the freedom to explore the area you are visiting independently, you might want to look into car hire South Africa for the perfect set […]

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