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A South African Adventure to Remember

Think you’ve seen it all in South Africa? This itinerary combines an absolute hidden gem of a safari experience with some more well-known classic destinations – but in true Grown-up style.

Coastal Delights and Safari Thrills – South Africa Self-Drive

Explore the beautiful Eastern coast of South Africa, where the Indian Ocean waters are warm all year round – no need to freeze to your bones like in Cape Town! But it doesn’t stop there – combine the golden sands…

Tanzania: Self-Drive Bush To Beach

Tanzania – the land of Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. But did you know, that the country has so much more to offer? Explore the hidden gems of Tanzania and experience the uncharted corners of one of Africa’s most exciting destinations.…

KAZA Self-drive Spectacular

Experience wildlife, safari adventure, community and culture in the heart of Africa! The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) is the world’s largest transfrontier land-based conservation area. Spanning the borders of five southern African countries – Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia…

4WD self-drive: The ultimate adventure in Africa

Hiring a 4WD vehicle and heading into the bush is perhaps the most exciting and adventurous way to experience the beauty of Africa - and it is not as daunting as it may sound

Road trip report: Off the beaten track in the Western Cape, South Africa

On this road trip I started and finished in Cape Town but ventured into the lesser-known areas including the Karoo and the Cederberg Mountains