self drives

South African

Kalahari Tours and Travel offers various self-drive options throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. These routes cover most of the best Wildlife and scenic Parks in Southern Africa.

Kalahari Tours and Travel make all accommodation reservations. The majority of accommodation facilities are in the 3-4 star category. Campsites facilities vary from very good facilities to no facilities. Clients can use their own vehicles or rent vehicles from Europcar through Kalahari Tours and Travel or do their own vehicle rentals from companies they prefer. Please note that some of the self-drive routes can only be done with 4×4 vehicles

The following itineraries have no route descriptions. Clients will receive detailed route descriptions with daily distances and Travel Time after the Self Drive reservation is confirmed and 50% deposit paid.

Tour 34: 12 Day Kalahari – Cape Town Tour

This tour offers the client the opportunity to interact with South Africans and the environment in a natural and unspoiled way in various areas.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet/guest house/hotel only. No camping.
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 35: 12 Day Kalahari – Port Elizabeth Wildlife Tour

This lesser known ‘Big Five’ tour goes through 06 National Parks and covers a variety of wildlife and landscapes varying from Kalahari Desert, and Karoo to Eastern Cape Bushveld. Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 36: 18 Day Kalahari – Port Elizabeth – Cape Town Wildlife & Coastal Parks Tour

This ‘Big Five’ & Coastal Parks tour covers a variety of wildlife and landscapes varying from Kalahari Desert, Karoo, Eastern Cape Bushveld and the Garden Route Coastline.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 37: 7 Day Cape Town – Karoo – Kimberley Wildlife & Night Skies Tour

This lesser travelled route include the landscapes and wildlife of 03 National Parks, South African Astronomical Observatory and diamond history of Kimberley.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet/Guest House or camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 38: 9 Day Kimberley – Port Elizabeth Wildlife Tour

This wildlife tour includes the endangered species of Mokala and the ‘Big Five’ of Addo and contributes to a surprising wildlife experience on one of the lesser known tourist routes.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 39: 12 Day Kimberley – Port Elizabeth – Cape Town Wildlife & Coastal Parks Tour

This wildlife and coastal parks tour include the endangered species of Mokala, the ‘Big Five’ of Addo and the Coastal Parks along Garden Route. A good option as a summer tour.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 40: 12-25 Day South Africa Meerkat & Wildlife Tour

Although the emphasis is on meerkat in their natural habitat, this Big Five tour covers 14 National Parks and offers one of the largest variety of wildlife species and landscapes on any tour in South Africa.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 41: 11 Day Wildlife and Garden Route Tour

This tour combines the wildlife of Mountain Zebra and Addo Elephant, the Parks of the Garden Route, the Winelands and Cape Town. A good option as a summer tour.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 42: 7 Day Garden Route Tour

The tour covers the Garden Route along the south coast of South Africa, various scenic coastal Parks and inland Parks, the Winelands and Cape Town. A good option as a summer tour.
Malaria free area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 44A: 8+ Day Kruger Park Wildlife Tour

The tour covers a big part of central/south Kruger Park, one of the most renowned game parks in the world and home to the ‘Big Five’. Accommodation is in Standard Rest Camps.
Malaria area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive

Tour 44B: 8+ Day Kruger Park Wildlife Tour

The tour covers a big part of central/south Kruger Park, one of the most renowned game parks in the world and home to the ‘Big Five’. Accommodation is in smaller Bushveld Camps.
Malaria area
Accommodation: Chalet or Camping
Tour options: Guided tour, Self-drive