Self Drive Tours

A self-drive holiday in South Africa and Namibia is an intriguing mix of adventure, excitement and a sense of freedom - a unique and inspirational experience that will leave you with some great lasting memories of Southern Africa and tales to tell for years to come….Take a quick look at some of our self-drive tours below, or call us! We would love to discuss our exciting self-drive journeys with you and help you discover the magic of self-driving in South Africa and Namibia!

Self-drive tours are an excellent option for travellers who enjoy a sense of independence and flexibility and are an increasingly popular way to explore Southern Africa. African Travel Gateway’s self-drive holidays have been specially designed with the independent and adventurous traveller in mind. So if you enjoy the freedom of being able to stop when you want to and spend a little more time at an interesting attraction, then a self-drive tour may be the ideal choice for you. We take care of all of the planning and organizing for you so it’s as simple as flying in, collecting your pre-booked rental vehicle, loading your bags and going.

Self-drive holidays are typically a very economical way to explore a region. Our itineraries are thoughtfully planned to take in as many highlights as possible while keeping each day’s drive time to only the necessary minimum. So your precious holiday time is utilized wisely and not spent driving for days on end, and there is also ample time to relax and see the sights. Planning for each day of your tour is easy as African Travel Gateway assists you by providing approximate travel times and distances between destinations. Reserves and national parks only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles are also not a problem. Just park your rental car, and join a guided tour pre-booked by African Travel Gateway. We have all bases covered so you won’t miss anything.

Learn more about:
Advantages of Self-Drive in South Africa
Accommodation used on a Self-Drive Tour
Cars We Use on a Self-Drive Tour
Navigation on a Self-Drive Holiday
Drivers Licenses & Safety when Self-Driving in South Africa


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Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell
01 May 2025
We asked for a holiday of a lifetime for my wife's birthday ... and Lize Enderstein and ATG certainly delivered!!! We could not have experienced such a magnificent trip without all Lize's organisation and planning. It was an absolute dream! So much so, we're looking to visit again and will certainly be using Lize for our next adventure. Nothing was too much trouble and all the planning made everything work so very smoothly. We felt like royalty throughout our trip with all sorts of birthday surprises already booked at every location. Incredible!!! We are so very grateful for everything Lize arranged and can't thank her enough and would heartily recommend Lize and ATG. Jim and Melanie xxx
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Teresa Harrison
29 January 2025
I have been using African Travel Gateway for about 30 years and not once have they let me down. My travels have been varied, visiting different countries and cultures in Africa, but with their help, it is always a magic carpet ride. Lize has been my contact for many years, and the intineries devised have been spectacular. She really understands our requirements and goes the extra mile to ensure all is OK. This time, we visited South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Everything was amazing. Our highlights, however, were La Fontaine in Franshoek and Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We HIGHLY recommend African Travel Gateway