Whether you’re a local or visiting from abroad, South Africa has more to offer to you as a tourist than you can imagine. Flying from city to city is all very well but there is no better way to experience the country than by taking a road trip.

Why You Should Go On That Cross-Country Tour Through South Africa

Highway Bakkie Hire offers you nine reasons why you should forget about the plane tickets and get in the car instead.

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1. Incredible Variety

South Africa’s landscape and culture offer many varied experiences, and it’s great to be able to pass seamlessly from one landscape and terrain into another – from the green hills of the Drakensberg to scrubby expanse of the Karoo, and onward through the mountain-ringed metropolis of Cape Town. You would miss so much of this if you weren’t travelling by car!

2. Great Cities

Driving gives you the opportunity to pass through many of South Africa’s picturesque towns, as well as experiencing the diversity of its major cities, each one offering its own particular attractions.

3. Fascinating History & Gorgeous Nature

South Africa is among the most biodiverse countries in the world. The fauna and flora you will be able to see, along the road and at various well-planned stopping points, are second to none. It also has a rich and fascinating history, and every town, village, suburb or city you stop in or pass through will have stories to reveal to you.

4. Wonderful People

South Africans are a famously open and welcoming lot. From Beitbridge to Cape Point, no matter where you go, you will encounter, smiles and hospitality.

5. The Big Five

No SA road trip would be complete without stopping in one of the country’s many reserves to see the Big 5. Not an opportunity to be missed!

6. World-Class Beaches

South Africa features some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. From the more populated and built up like Umhlanga and Durban, to those that have barely been touched, such as those on the Wild Coast, South Africa’s seaside destinations are worth a dedicated tour in their own right.

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7. The Wine Route

The Western Cape province is South Africa’s wine country and, from farm to farm, winemaker to winemaker and varietal to varietal, you truly spoiled for choice in this breathtaking region. Take a couple of days to drive to sample the best the Winelands have to offer – with a designated driver of course! You can see a number of stunning wine farms in KwaZulu-Natal too!

8. Whale Watching

On both the east and the west side of the country, there are numerous spots that are perfect for catching sight of various species of whale as they make their way up or down the coast. You could drive along the coast and try and catch them at every stop!

9. The Best Weather in the World

South Africa gets an average of 2500 hours of sunshine per year – more than double what Europe gets. You are thus most likely to experience beautiful weather, making for warm days, great sightseeing and excellent driving conditions.

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