| There is nothing as exhilarating or adventurous as a | | | | Oak 4x4 trail in the foot hills of the Klein River |
| self-drive adventure – 4x4 hire in South Africa | | | | Mountains, the Karoo National Park along the West |
| gives you the chance to set off to some of the | | | | Coast plus many other diverse and rich habitats that |
| most rugged and beautiful destinations in South | | | | beg to be explored when you enjoy South African |
| Africa, with the durable, hard-wearing and all-terrain | | | | 4x4 hire and experience the thrill of a self-drive safari. |
| toughness of a 4x4 vehicle. This allows you to | | | | 1. Johannesburg and Gauteng |
| experience even more on your holiday – going | | | | The City of Gold has very few 4x4 trails, but the |
| where regular cars cannot, you can take on dirt | | | | ones that can be enjoyed are well worth the effort. |
| roads and mountain passes for the trip of a lifetime. | | | | Berakah 4x4 Eco trail is found just outside Parys, plus |
| Many travellers opt for the added accessibility and | | | | there are two excellent Hennops trails which vary |
| endurance of a 4x4 to help them transverse some | | | | from highly advanced to family-friendly. Most of the |
| of the tougher roads and passes in the country. | | | | trails here are organised by adventure groups, for |
| Those who enjoy outdoor sports and adventure | | | | more information ask your 4x4 rental agency to |
| sports are able to fit in gear such as surfboards, | | | | advise you on available options. |
| paddleskis or climbing equipment, and with the help of | | | | 1. Mpumalanga |
| a car that can navigate steep or uneven roads, | | | | With its vast and varied landscapes and rich wildlife, |
| travellers are able to get to even more exotic | | | | Mpumalanga offers some excellent 4x4 opportunities. |
| locations. | | | | The breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, the Sudwala |
| Here are some of the most popular destinations and | | | | Caves, the Wonderkloof Hydro, Kruger National Park |
| routes for 4x4 hire adventures: | | | | and Riverwild 4x4 in Nelspruit are just some of the |
| 1. Eastern Cape and Garden Route | | | | fantastic routes on offer. |
| Despite having only a few 4x4 trails, the Eastern | | | | 1. KwaZulu-Natal |
| Cape still boasts some of the most spectacular | | | | Experience some of the most staggering views and |
| routes. Addo Elephant Park is one of the most | | | | landscapes with a host of options for self-drive. |
| popular destinations in this region, along with | | | | Drakensberg mountains, Cetshwayo's Retreat 4x4 |
| Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve and Khululeka | | | | trail, ush Nkandla Forest, the Insuze Gorge, Thukela |
| Retreat in Port St Johns, with excellent trails to visit. | | | | River at Jameson's Drift, the shimmering Shushu Hot |
| The Waterfall Bluff, Magwa and Frasier waterfalls | | | | Springs, Sani Pass, Thule Beacon Trail and many other |
| are also highly recommended. The Garden Route is | | | | trails can be explored in your hired 4x4. |
| filled with thrilling destinations, from Kynsna Forest to | | | | Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime as you witness |
| Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, Nature’s Valley | | | | some of the country’s top natural wonders and |
| and George. | | | | premier locations – all experienced at your own |
| 1. Cape Town | | | | pace, in your own time. Get the best deals for |
| Cape Town and its surrounds offers spectacular | | | | affordable and reliable 4x4 rental in South Africa, and |
| mountain passes, forests, river beds and many other | | | | contact a reliable vehicle hire or travel agency to help |
| thrilling routes. Some of the most popular include the | | | | you plan the ultimate off-road adventure. |
| Boegoeberg Trail in the Cedarberg Mountains, Glen | | | | |