Drive South Africa Travel Blog Welcome to Drive South Africa's TravelBlog. The writers of the DSA Blog are passionate travellers, explorers, 4x4 enthusiasts and car fanatics, what we present here is a collection of our experiences, knowledge and interests. 2026-06-08T06:34:50Z https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/feed/atom/ WordPress https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Micky Baker <![CDATA[China's Jetour T2 Wins Car of the Year South Africa 2026 Award]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148644 2026-06-08T06:34:50Z 2026-06-08T06:34:47Z South Africans love a good road trip. We also love our vehicles. For decades, local drivers have stuck to familiar legacy brands when choosing an SUV or 4×4 to explore our beautiful…

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]]> Micky Baker <![CDATA[Expert Advice: Planning the Best Africa Overland Budget]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148521 2026-05-27T06:59:24Z 2026-05-29T12:00:00Z Planning a self-drive adventure across the vast wilderness of Southern Africa is one of the most exciting choices an explorer can make. Watching the sunrise over the red dunes of Namibia…

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]]> Thaakiera Ackerdien https://medium.com/@thaakiera17 <![CDATA[The Garden Route is Named the Best Road Trip in the World]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148469 2026-05-22T08:29:48Z 2026-05-22T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Yamkela Welaphi https://www.discoverafricagroup.com <![CDATA[4x4 Winter Guide: The Best Places to Camp in Winter]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148412 2026-05-12T12:21:27Z 2026-05-15T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Thaakiera Ackerdien <![CDATA[Garden Route on High Alert as Severe Storms Batter the Coast]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148381 2026-05-08T07:55:17Z 2026-05-07T10:11:37Z 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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]]> Thaakiera Ackerdien <![CDATA[From Bush to Beach: The Ultimate Mpumalanga to Mozambique Road Trip]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=148162 2026-04-23T13:35:13Z 2026-04-23T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Micky Baker <![CDATA[4x4 Winter Guide: Best Equipped 4x4s for Winter Camping]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147895 2026-04-20T11:30:36Z 2026-04-17T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Lizelle Leonard https://www.discoverafricagroup.com <![CDATA[How to Drive on Ice Without Breaking a Sweat]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147599 2026-04-10T12:40:10Z 2026-04-10T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Micky Baker <![CDATA[The Ultimate Winter 4x4 Packing List]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=147178 2026-04-01T06:09:45Z 2026-04-02T12:00:00Z 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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]]> Micky Baker <![CDATA[Specialist 4x4s vs Standard 4x4s: What’s the Difference?]]> https://www.drivesouthafrica.com/?p=146927 2026-03-13T13:35:09Z 2026-03-13T12:00:00Z 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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