Self Drive Tours in South Africa
Self
drive tours are perhaps the best way for tourists to experience South Africa.
The tourist has compleate flexibilty and the self drive tour makes for exciting
possibilties in the African Bush combined with safaris and tours.
Amakuhlu is
a tour and safari company which organises self drive tours and safaris in South
Africa, including the Kruger National Park. With our sound knowledge of
the region, their self drive tours through South Africa offer an unbeatable
freedom and flexibility in touring. Even self-drive tours of South Africa
can be created specially for people travelling with children
South Africa is becoming an increasingly popular family destination.
An example Itinerary for a 15 Day self drive tour
of South Africa
- Self Drive day 1 - 2
After picking up your rental vehicle and documentation pack, you'll set
off from Johannesburg in an easterly direction, past Witbank and
Middelburg, to Lydenburg.· From there, your route continues to Ohrigstad
and the Blyde River Canyon, and your stop for the next two nights,
Aventura Blydepoort.· Once ensconced in your two-bedroom chalet, why not
take some time to discover what the area has to offer, including the
famous Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and Pilgrim's Rest?·
There are also numerous activities in the resort such as pony riding,
swimming and Putt Putt (miniature golf).
Bed/Breakfast: Aventura Blydepoort
Location: Blyde
River Canyon, South Africa
- Self Drive day 3 - 4
On day three, you'll leave the Blyde River Canyon and set out for the
wildlife areas of the lowveld, through Sabie and Hazyview, and on to your
hotel bordering the Kruger National Park.· For two days, you'll have the
opportunity to explore this phenomenal game reserve, either guided on an
open safari vehicle or at leisure in your own car, or both.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Please note: Use of an open safari vehicle is optional and
payable direct.
Location: Kruger
South Area, South Africa
- Self Drive day 5 - 6
After a short drive, you'll reach the hamlet of Badplaas, known for its
mineral baths.· A family's delight, Aventura Badplaas offers
accommodation in wooden chalets bordering a game reserve with views of the
surrounding bushveld and mountains.· Entertainment for children is
endless - which leaves ample relaxation time for you!
Bed/Breakfast: Aventura Badplaas
- Self Drive day 7 - 8
Your journey continues through the sugar cane fields and subsistence
farmlands of Kwa-Zulu Natal to your destination at Hilltop Camp in
Hluhluwe.· The oldest game reserve in Southern Africa, Hluhluwe promises
exciting game drives coupled with beautiful scenery.
Bed/Breakfast: Hilltop Camp Hluhluwe.
Location: Hluhluwe,
South Africa
- Self Drive day 9 - 10
Today it's time for the beach, so after breakfast you'll depart Hluhluwe
and drive via Mtubatuba and Richard's Bay to Umhlanga - South Africa's
premier beach resort.· Your hotel is situated right on the beach, and
caters specifically for families, with rooms that can accommodate up to
six people.· Spend the next two days lazing on the beach, or taking in
the many other attractions available, such as the Aquarium and the Indian
Market.
Bed/Breakfast: Cabana Beach Resort Umhlanga
Location: Durban,
South Africa
- Self Drive day 11 - 12
Your day starts off with a short flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth (not
included), the northern gateway to the Garden Route.· Then it's off down
the Garden Route towards Plettenberg Bay and your resort on the Keurbooms
River.· The resort is a children's paradise with much to explore in the
surrounding area, including Knysna - where you can take a cruise on the
Knysna lagoon - and Monkeyland Nature Sanctuary.
Bed/Breakfast: Aventura Plettenberg
Location: Plettenberg
Bay, South Africa
- Self Drive day 13 - 14
The next stop along the Garden Rotue is Wilderness. While you're here,
make the most of this coastal town's endless beaches, the Cango Caves and
ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn, as well as many other interesting
destinations within easy reach of your resort.
Bed/Breakfast: Wilderness Hotel Resort
Location: Wilderness,
South Africa
- Self Drive day 15: END OF TOUR
After travelling through the wheat-producing areas around beautiful
Swellendam, your tour ends in Cape Town.
Location: Cape
Town, South Africa
Ofcourse it is unlikely that you will book this
example self drive itinerary
exactly as it are presented, but I have included it moreas a
suggested framework for a self drive tour of South Africa. Also note the
the accommodation offered is also just an example and you have every
option available. I suggest you contact Merle at Amakuhlu,
insert your desires and let her help you create an individule self drive
tour of South Africa specially for you. Merle is passionate about South
Africa and thinks that everyone should be exploring this country. She also
believes that doing so should be an affordable excercise. Over the years
she has researched rural retreats, farmstays, little B&B's and
guest houses. She really is a great partner to design your South Africa
self drive tour.
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