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One of the great joys of travel is trying new and exciting foods, and a South African road trip is no exception. The country’s multi-cultural society makes for a tantalizing hodgepodge of flavours and tastes – so instead of sticking to pizza and toasties, seize the opportunity to embark on a gastronomic adventure.

Instead of joining an organised tour for your annual getaway, why not do a self drive holiday in South Africa this year? Granted, organised tours save you a couple hours of planning and research – but we reckon the benefits of the do-it-yourself approach more than make up for it.

We’ve long known that there’s no better balm for the soul than a few days on the road exploring this diverse and beautiful country. But you don’t have to take our word for it; adventure travel consultants G Adventures surveyed their global network and used the results to compile an enlightening infographic detailing the connection between happiness and travel. The numbers don’t lie: satisfying your wanderlust is paramount to keeping the blues at bay.

MapStudio's Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula Activities Map features adventures to take part in and interesting places to see while visiting the Mother City. 

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So you’ve decided to do a self drive in South Africa for your next holiday – congrats! You’ve got the trip of a lifetime ahead of you. The next question, of course, is what kind of car you should hire. The answer to that will depend on a few key things. Where exactly are you going to self drive in South Africa? How many people are coming along for the ride? What’s your budget?

Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, encompassing almost two million hectares of real African wilderness. Home not only to the famous Big Five – the African elephant, rhino, Cape buffalo, lion and leopard – the park boasts a staggering variety of plant and animal species as well as ancient rock art and fascinating archaeological sites. Kruger National Park truly offers visitors one of the best wildlife experiences on the planet.

South Africa is a big country; boasting gorgeous scenery, wide open spaces, vibrant cities, quirky villages and heaps of things to see and do. With all that variety at your fingertips, you may feel as though you have your work cut out for you when you sit down to plan your route around South Africa. How on earth are you going to see it all? Read on to find out!

If you're planning a family road trip along the Garden Route then you'll definitely want to include these brilliant child-friendly stops in your itinerary.

Important dates to remember for events around South Africa, all year round.