Take Inspiration from our South African Road Trips
Hire a 4x4 car for your next holiday to arrive at your destination in comfort
South Africa is a country of spectacular landscapes, ancient history and fascinating culture. It is almost impossible to take in all of South Africa’s charms in one visit but a road trip is the perfect way of soaking up as much as you can in one go. Design a tour that takes in what you love.
If you are considering a driving holiday in South Africa, bear in mind that the roads are not always in the best condition – potholes are common - and with scenery which includes mountains, valleys and everything in between an all-wheel drive car can offer you a more comfortable driving experience.
With Clarify Car Hire you can book a car which comes with guaranteed AWD or 4WD. Simply use our special filter when you book.
Wineland and Garden Route Tour
Fly into Cape Town and pick up your AWD rental car. You could spend a couple of days in Cape Town visiting the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens and perhaps taking a hike up Table Mountain. The views are well worth it! Heading east from Cape Town you come to the triangle of wine towns, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Stay for a few days to have the chance to sample these world-famous wines.
Travelling further east you can pick up the Garden Route which follows the southern coast. Stop off at Plettenburg Bay where there is a bounty of things to do from whale watching to sea kayaking to relaxing on the beach. Your journey can also take you to the wonderful Addo Elephant National Park to get a glimpse of these beautiful creatures. You can book a one way hire, return your 4x4 rental car at Port Elizabeth airport and fly back Cape Town to connect with your flight home.
KwaZulu Battlefields and Mountains Tour
This tour starts in Durban in the northeast of the country. Durban has a very vibrant mixed culture so it is well worth taking some time in the city before you move on. Enjoy great food and a walk along its coastal boardwalk. If you are a keen history fan then this could well be the road trip for you. There are a number of battlefields in this part of South Africa including the famous Rorke’s Drift.
This part of South Africa is also home to the Drakensberg Mountains. A hire car with four-wheel drive will make light work of the steep climbs and hairpin bends as you make your way through the Sani Pass. The Drakensberg Mountains provide fantastic hiking opportunities as well as quad biking, white water rafting and even hot air ballooning. The ideal destination for adventurers! It is only about a 5-hour drive from Durban to Drakensberg so you can easily make a round route back to the airport in Durban to drop your rental car back.
Kruger Wildlife Panorama Tour
One of the biggest draws of South Africa for many people is the opportunity to see the Big 5 – that’s elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros. If you fly into Johannesburg airport, you can hire a 4x4 car and be at the Kruger National Park in around 5-6 hours. Take your time over the route though as there are some amazing sights along the way. The drive from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park follows the Panorama Route taking in the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. There are mountains, forests and waterfalls, and some of the most breathtaking views. One of these viewpoints is even called God’s Window. Your four-wheel drive hire car will take it all in its stride You can go on safari in Kruger staying at one of the many hotels in the area before returning to Johannesburg for your return flight.
Why book with Clarify Car Hire?
We can ensure that the car you book is the one you need. Our special filter system enables you to tailor your car hire so you can guarantee you are getting the ideal rental car for your trip to South Africa which includes four- wheel drive vehicles and automatics.
All cars booked through Clarify Car Hire come with the main insurances included. That is your Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Waiver and Third Party insurance. You will also have free cancellation up to 48 hours before your pick up time so there are no worries if you change your mind about the size of car or want us to help you book a better deal.
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