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Start your Cape Town Self Drive 4×4 Holiday
Welcome to South Africa’s Mother City, where the Atlantic Ocean meets towering peaks.
Our Recommended Vehicles for Cape Town
Toyota Hilux 2.4TD 4×4 Camp
A reliable and capable 4×4 vehicle that offers excellent fuel consumption and good off road performance. Good ride height ideal for game viewing. Equiiped with a roof top tent.
Toyota Landcruiser 79 S/W 4×4 Camp
The Toyota Landcruiser is a very robust, reliable and exceptionally capable 4WD vehicle. A highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote area travel.
Ford Ranger D/Cab 4×4 Bushcamper
Superbly compact 4×4 camper suitable for up to 4 adults. Fully equipped with camping equipment. This is the vehicle you want on your African 4×4 adventure.
Cape Town Travel Advice
Introduction
Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, is a visually stunning meeting point of land and sea. The city blends seamlessly into towering mountain ranges, offering visitors the perfect combination of sandy beaches, world-class wine farms, and outdoor adventure. With a 4×4, you can use the city as a gateway to surrounding wilderness areas like the Cederberg and West Coast National Park.
In and Around Cape Town
Most visitors aim to experience Cape Town’s “Big Six” attractions: Table Mountain and the cable car, Cape Point, Groot Constantia, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, and the V&A Waterfront. This gives you a healthy dose of nature, culture, and history.
However, there’s simply so much to do in Cape Town that you’ll definitely need to come back for more. Explore the Cape Winelands and taste some of the finest wines in the world, go snorkeling in the Great Atlantic Sea Forest, or head up the West Coast to see the wild flower blooms.
What to Explore Near Cape Town
Karoo National Park
Karoo National ParkThis grandiose national park is situated in the Nuweveld Mountain Range and is home to an assortment of animals and plant life. It also boasts two excellent 4×4 trails.
Greyton
GreytonRoughly 30 minutes from Cape Town, the ruggedly beautiful Greyton area lies in the foothills of the Klein River Mountains. The Glen Oak 4×4 trail is a must for the area and there are numerous boutique hotels and guesthouses to choose from.
Garden Route
Garden RouteThe Garden Route is one of South Africa’s best-loved travel destinations, thanks to local attractions like Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and the Storms River Mouth. It’s aptly named, too, with sweeping views of lush greenery tucked against the coastline.
Getting Around
Cape Town is a world-class city with excellent roads. However, once you leave the Mother City, you’re likely to come across gravel roads throughout the countryside. With a 4×4 from Drive South Africa, you’ll be able to explore everything the Western Cape has to offer, from Langebaan all the way to Plettenberg Bay.
After all, this is the travel capital of South Africa. Why not make the most of your time here? Book with us today and choose from a wide selection of 4×4 vehicles, with or without camping equipment.