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South Africa's most spectacular drives, road-trip guides and off-the-beaten-track routes — and the cars that conquer them.

Road Trips

Night Driving Across the Great Karoo: Why South Africa's Emptiest Roads Still Feel Cinematic

Long horizons, sparse traffic and fast-moving weather make the Karoo one of the most atmospheric drives in the country.

Vutomi Manzini·14 Jun 2026· 8 min read

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The 10 Best Road Trips in South Africa for 2024

South Africa is one of the world's great road trip destinations. We rank the 10 best routes for 2024 — with vehicle recommendations and practical advice for each.

Vutomi Manzini·12 Jun 2026· 10 min

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The Ultimate Garden Route Road Trip: Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in 5 Days

The Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is arguably South Africa's greatest road trip. We did it over five days in a BMW X3 xDrive20d — here's our definitive guide.

Vutomi Manzini·12 Jun 2026· 11 min

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Driving the Mountain Kingdom: A Week in Lesotho by Road

Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa and sits entirely above 1,400m altitude. Its mountain passes — including the legendary Sani Pass — offer some of the most dramatic driving in Southern Africa. Here's our guide.

Vutomi Manzini·11 Jun 2026· 12 min

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Cederberg Gravel Escape: The Western Cape Route That Makes Every Bakkie Feel Right at Home

Sand, corrugations and mountain passes combine into a road-trip loop built for capable 4x4s and patient drivers.

Vutomi Manzini·09 Jun 2026· 10 min

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The Panorama Route, Mpumalanga: South Africa's Most Spectacular Drive

The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is South Africa's most dramatic single-day drive — from the Escarpment's edge at God's Window to the canyon depths of the Blyde River. Here's how to do it perfectly.

Vutomi Manzini·08 Jun 2026· 9 min

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