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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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