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Best road trips in Africa

Discover the most amazing roads.

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Safely explore some of the oldest routes on the planet. Climb the UNESCO World Heritage Site Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve mountain passway, see local potters and weavers in the Midlands Meander or follow the stunning bloom of the West Coast Flower Route.

Road trips in South Africa

Chapman's peak - South Africa

Best coastal roads / 25 km

A visit to Cape Town can’t be complete without driving ‘Chappies’

Swartberg pass - South Africa

Best mountain roads / 44 km

Ostrich farms, red cliffs and lush fields: explore Swartberg Nature Reserve

Garden Route - South Africa

Most epic roads / 210 km

Immerse yourself in South-Africa’s finest nature on this iconic road trip

Panorama route - South Africa

Best woodland and forest roads / 162 km

Discover the natural wonders of Mpumalanga province

Richtersveld (4WD) - South Africa

Most epic roads / 260 km

Explore the desolate desert of Richtersveld

Midlands Meander - South Africa

Best woodland and forest roads / 735 km

Explore KwaZulu Nata’s diversity in arts, crafts and nature!

Sani Pass (4WD) - South Africa

Best mountain roads / 23 km

Get ready for some of the best views of South-Africa on this 4WD mountain road

Maluti mountains - South Africa

Best mountain roads / 195 km

Get the best views of the Drakensberg on this scenic road trip!

West Coast Flower Route - South Africa

Most epic roads / 1655 km

Pick the right time and cruise through psychedelic (wild) flower fields

Baviaanskloof (4WD) - South Africa

Best mountain roads / 247 km

Drive through the pristine wilderness of Baviaanskloof

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