Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Your 4X4 rental

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itineraries South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique

Interested in one of the following Southern Africa 4X4 itineraries (with or without air travel)? Fill out a quote request form. If you would like to book a 4X4 itinerary right away, simply fill out a booking form. Naturally our dedicated team of travel specialists is always available for further information. Send us an email at info@southafricatravelplan.co.uk or call us at 01273- 322047 or +44 1273 322047 (if calling from outside the UK) for further assistance. 

You will be driving your own personal 4x4 car during all of these itineraries. Want to know more about 4X4 driving in Southern Africa? Check out our 4X4 info page. As with all of our itineraries, we offer the ability to customize your 4X4 itinerary (shorten or extend your trip or add on an extra day at one of the locations for instance). Let us know what your preferences are by stating them on the quote request form and we'll send you an adjusted quote.

All of the itinerary prices shown vary depending on season. The price quoted for each itinerary does not include international flights, although we can arrange these for you as well. Please contact a travel specialist for the correct rates for your dates of travel.

Quick links to our suggested travel itineraries in Southern Africa:

Itinerary name

Duration

Itinerary name

Duration

4X4 South Africa15 days

4X4 Kruger, Botswana, Zambia

22 days
4X4 South Africa24 days

4X4 Mozambique

18 days

4X4 South Africa, Botswana, Zambia

17 days4X4 Kruger, Mozambique, South Africa10 days


Southern Africa 4X4 travel - 4X4 rental with camping equipment

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #1
10 day South Africa and Mozambique 4X4 trip

Duration 10 days, 9 nights
Price £565 per person - based on 2 people
£409 per person - based on 4 people
* Air travel excluded
Departure Daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Mozambique sunset
This short itinerary combines visits to the most beautiful locations in South Africa with Mozambique in the most adventurous possible way. You'll spend the night on your 4X4 at campsites in Kruger Park and near the beaches of Mozambique.

First you'll trek through Kruger Park in search of the Big 5. However you'll also go horseback riding through Mlilwane. You'll even have a very good chance of seeing swimming hippos and crocodiles in Mlilwane.

By way of South Africa you'll drive into the breathtaking sunset at the beaches of Ponto d'Ouro in Mozambique. The highlight of your stay is a visit to the wonderful beaches of Ponta d'ouro where diving conditions are excellent and where you can swim with dolphins. You'll end your trip with a visit to Mkuze and St. Lucia. Your accommodation will be pre-arranged for you; you'll sleep in a roof tent on the top of your 4X4. 

Click here for a detailed day to day itinerary for this South African 4x4 trip

Itinerary: Blydepoort, Kruger Park, Swaziland, Ponta d'Ouro, Mkuze, St. Lucia, Durban
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Women carrying water in Mozambique
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Off road adventures

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #2
15 day South Africa 4X4 trip

Duration 15 days, 14 nights
Price £1345 per person - based on 2 people
£1018 per person - based on 4 people
*air travel excluded
Departure Daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Baobab tree
Want to explore South Africa, but not in a traditional Pack-deal kind of way? Do you prefer your holidays more adventurous, independent and do you like camping out in nature and sleeping in a sleeping bag in a tent on the roof of a rugged 4X4? If so, this is definitely a trip you will enjoy even if you've never done something like this before! This trip will take you off the beaten track and into the real South Africa. 

You'll start off this itinerary in Kruger Park where you'll camp in the park as well as stay in a delightful lodge. However you'll also travel through genuine 4X4 areas in Swaziland. Additionally you'll spend the night in the Mkuze Game reserve and you'll be able to climb the dunes at Cape Vidal. You'll go on hikes through the impressive Drakensberg Mountains or you'll conquer the mountains by 4X4. At the end of this trip you'll drive back to Johannesburg. 

Click here for a detailed day to day itinerary for this camping safari in South Africa

Itinerary: Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Kruger Park, Private park, Blyde River, Swaziland, Mkuze, St. Lucia, Drakensberg, Golden Gate, Johannesburg
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Drakensberg
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - African bush land

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #3
17 day South Africa, Botswana, Zambia 4X4 trip

Duration 17 days, 16 nights
Price £1409 per person - based on 2 people
£1005 per person - based on 4 people
*air travel excluded
Departure daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Off road
If you would like to visit all of Southern Africa's finest safari parks independently, then this is the itinerary for you. This 17 day 4X4 itinerary will take through 3 countries, across 3500-4000 km in two and half weeks. 

This trip begins in South Africa and quite quickly afterwards you'll cross the border into Botswana. Untainted plains and wide open views are dominant during the first part of this trip. The first stop is at the salt plains. The salt plains cover an area of approximately 37,000 km2. This area is great for taking pictures. Then it's time for the world famous Victoria Falls, which you can visit from your base in Livingstone, Zambia. Looking for a real experience? Then go on a flight above the waterfalls. 

This trip continues towards Chobe and Moremi, the two well known wild parks in Botswana. You'll also pass the Okavango Delta. Finally, by way of the Marakele National Park in South Africa, you'll eventually find yourselves back into Johannesburg.

Click here for a detailed day-to-day itinerary for this South Africa 4x4 itinerary

Itinerary: Johannesburg, Pilanesberg, Nata, Kasane, Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Kasane, Chobe, Moremi, Maun (Okavango), Makgadikgadi, Palapye, Marakele Park, Johannesburg
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Smiling kids
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Mozambique beach

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #4
18 day South Africa and Mozambique 4X4 trip

Duration 18 days, 17 nights
Price £1713 per person - based on 2 people
£1202 per person - based on 4 people
*air travel excluded
Departure Daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Kids in town
Explore a new holiday destination by Nissan 4X4 with this itinerary. All of your overnight stays will be booked for you, eliminating all hassle and searching for accommodation. Since this is a new holiday destination there is only a limited capacity for travellers. The fact that this beautiful country has yet to be discovered by mass-tourism, makes it even more special.

Your journey will start off in the world famous Kruger Park where you'll head off in search for the Big 5. Afterwards it's time to travel to Mozambique. You'll visit Inhambane and then Vilankulos (Bazaruto archipel) where you'll find amazing island and white beaches. 

In the south, you'll be able to enjoy the yellow beaches of Ponta d' Ouro. You'll also be able to dive here and even swim with dolphins. Eventually you'll visit the small country of Swaziland. Here you'll be able to go horseback riding and you'll be able to see crocodiles. At the end of your journey you'll return to Johannesburg. 

Click here for a detailed day to day itinerary for this 4X4 Mozambique trip.


Itinerary: Kruger Park, Inhambane, Vilankulos, Bilene, Ponta D Ouro, Swaziland, Johannesburg
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Mozambique sailing
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Sleep in your own 4X4

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #5
22 day Kruger Park, Botswana and Zambia 4X4 trip

Duration 22 days, 21 nights
Price £1789 per person - based on 2 people
£1276 per person - based on 4 people
*air travel excluded
Departure Daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - The big 5

This trip is a more comprehensive trip based on the 17-day itinerary, for those who have more time to spend on holiday. It's a genuine 4X4 expedition. A rugged Nissan fully equipped with all the necessary camping equipment and roof tents will take you straight through three countries in Southern Africa.

This trip starts off with a unique visit to Kruger Park. Here you'll set up tent and spend the night in the middle of the park amidst animals sounds in the background. Then you'll go on to cross the border with Botswana and you'll enter an entirely different landscape. The roads here truly offer a 4X4 challenge and you'll enjoy the views from your window. Afterwards you'll drive towards Livingstone in Zambia, an ideal base to explore the famous Victoria Falls - a must-see during your trip. 

By way of the wilderness parks Chobe and Moremi you'll drive towards the Okavango Delta where you'll go on a real 'mokoro journey'. Your campsite spots will already be booked for you (which is convenient, since at times they are booked full). Finally you'll drive through the Marakele National Park back to Johannesburg.

Click here for a detailed day to day itinerary for this camping safari Botswana

Itinerary: Johannesburg, Blyde River, Kruger Park, Nata, Kasane, Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Chobe, Savuti, Moremi, Maun (Okavango), Makgadikgadi, Palapye, Marakele Park, Johannesburg

Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Victoria Falls
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Camping in the bush

Southern Africa 4X4 travel itinerary #6
24 day South Africa 4X4 trip

Duration 24 days / 23 nights
Price £2407 per person - based on 2 people
£1857 per person - based on 4 people
*air travel excluded
Departure Daily
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Drakensberg
If you have a little more time to spend than necessary for the 15 day itinerary, this is the right trip for you. You'll start off your journey in Kruger Park where you'll sleep under a starry sky and you could possibly even hear lions roar in the distance. However, you'll also pass the very unique country of Swaziland, spend the night in the Mkuze Game Reserve and you'll go on beautiful walks through the Drakensberg. 

You'll also travel over the spectacular Sani Pass and you'll visit the elevated kingdom of Lesotho. You'll also travel through the Karoo, visit the ostrich town of Oudtshoorn and venture along the famous Garden Route. Not only will you be able to enjoy wonderful views and see whales, you'll also be able to undertake many other outdoor activities. Eventually your trip will take you to Cape Town, where you'll spend two more nights in a centrally located guesthouse. 

Click here for a detailed day to day itinerary for this South Africa camping tour

Itinerary: Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Kruger Park, Private park, Blyde River, Swaziland, Mkuze, St. Lucia, Drakensberg, Lesotho, Mount Zebra, Addo, Wilderness, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town
Southern Africa 4X4 travel - Park signs