Drive South Africa https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/garden-route-best-road-trip-in-the-world/ Car rental & 4x4 rental South Africa Fri, 22 May 2026 08:29:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Drive South Africa https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/garden-route-best-road-trip-in-the-world/ 32 32 The Garden Route is Named the Best Road Trip in the World https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/garden-route-best-road-trip-in-the-world/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148469 South Africa’s famed Garden Route has officially been named the best road trip in the world, achieving a staggering score of 90.6 out of 100 in a global study by Autotrader. This iconic…

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]]> 4x4 Winter Guide: The Best Places to Camp in Winter https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/best-places-to-camp-in-winter-south-africa/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148412 Here’s something most people get wrong about winter in South Africa. 

They assume it’s not camping season. They pack the tent away in April and wait for the heat…

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]]> Garden Route on High Alert as Severe Storms Batter the Coast https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/garden-route-storm-flooding-updates/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:11:37 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148381 A powerful cut-off low-pressure system has brought the Garden Route to a standstill and heightened the risk of flooding across the region. It has left one person dead and forced schools…

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]]> From Bush to Beach: The Ultimate Mpumalanga to Mozambique Road Trip https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/mpumalanga-to-mozambique-self-drive-safari/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148162 Imagine waking up to the sounds of the lowveld, the distant roar of lions and the whoop of a pack of hyenas. The next day, you trade it all in for the sunset over the warm turquoise waters…

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]]> 4x4 Winter Guide: Best Equipped 4x4s for Winter Camping https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/4x4-winter-guide-best-equipped-4x4s-for-winter-camping/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147895 South Africa in winter can be magical. Just because the temperature drops, it doesn’t mean you need to stay indoors… Imagine waking up to the mist rolling over the Cederberg mountains…

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]]> How to Drive on Ice Without Breaking a Sweat https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/driving-on-ice-tips/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147599 There is a unique kind of magic that settles over South Africa when the mercury drops and the peaks of the Drakensberg or the Koue Bokkeveld turn white. Driving on ice can seem daunting,…

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]]> The Ultimate Winter 4x4 Packing List https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/ultimate-winter-4x4-packing-list/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147178 Planning a winter adventure through Southern Africa is an experience like no other. While the northern hemisphere hides away in the cold, the landscapes of South Africa, Botswana,…

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]]> Specialist 4x4s vs Standard 4x4s: What’s the Difference? https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/specialist-4x4-rental-vs-standard-4x4-rental/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=146927 Planning a self-drive expedition through Southern Africa is a dream for many adventurers. However, when you start searching for a 4×4 rental, you are quickly confronted with…

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]]> The Road to Recovery: Navigating Kruger National Park After the 2026 Floods https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/the-road-to-recovery-navigating-kruger-national-park-after-the-2026-floods/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=146208 For decades, the Kruger National Park has stood as the crown jewel of African conservation – a vast, untamed wilderness where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons. However,…

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]]> Gear Up: Different 4x4 Accessories Explained https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/blog/different-4x4-accessories-explained/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=146032 Venturing into the wild heart of Southern Africa in a 4×4 rental is an experience like no other. You might be navigating the shimmering salt pans of Botswana, the rugged mountain…

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