Highlights
Immerse Yourself in Bustling Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam stands on a deep natural harbor on the Tanzanian mainland, 30km/19mi southwest of Zanzibar Island. It was founded in the 1860s by Sultan Majid of Zanzibar, who also gave the city its name...
Drive Through Northern Deserts to Lake Turkana
The world’s largest permanent desert lake, Turkana is a shimmering turquoise expanse. It is set in a stark rocky landscape dominated by the imposing volcanic peaks of the Rift Valley escarpment. Tucked...
Zanzibar’s Offshore Islands & Atolls
Everybody loves an island. And most people enjoy a boat trip. So even though Zanzibar is an island itself, many visitors will at some point hop aboard a motorboat or sailing dhow to one of the 50 smaller...
Safari Tours
8-Day Eco-Adventure with Namibia's Best in a Week
Namibia: Self-drive -
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek Airport (End)
3-Day Eco-Friendly Etosha Self-Drive Safari
Namibia: Self-drive - Luxury - Lodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Windhoek Airport (End)
11-Day Cape Town, Garden Route, Big 5 Safari (Self-Drive)
South Africa: Self-drive - Luxury - Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Knysna (Garden Route), Lalibela WR, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (End)
Tour Operators
Self Drive Adventures
- Office In:
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Australia
- Price Range:
- $258 to $400 per day per person (USD, excl. int'l flights)
- Tour Types:
- Guided self-drive camping tours (Budget)
Self Drive Uganda
- Office In:
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Uganda
- Price Range:
- $40 to $500 per day per person (USD, excl. int'l flights)
- Tour Types:
- Self-drive camping tours (Budget)
Expert Reviews
An Engaging but Low-key Gem for Self-drivers
Set in the luxuriant Shire Valley, this little-visited national park ranks low on the Big Five scale (only buffalo and possibly a few secretive leopard are present), but it is an ideal budget-friendly destination for self-drivers with a broader interest in African wildlife. It protects the most...
A Haven for Rhinos
Hlane Royal National Park is arguably Eswatini’s most productive wildlife-viewing destination. Most people only stay one night as the reserve is small, and the game drive circuit is rather limited. Even on a one-night stay, you are likely to see four of the Big Five (buffalo is absent). However,...
Manyeleti: Greater Kruger’s Quiet Corner
Manyeleti Game Reserve has a unique history. Established during the apartheid era as a reserve for non-white visitors, it occupies a special place in the region’s story. Today, it offers a tranquil alternative to the busier Kruger National Park. Manyeleti is part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem,...
User Reviews
The road trip to the Stars!
My husband and I had long last been on a road trip and decided to go on a "Nerdy one" - we wanted to meet SALT. SALT is the South African Large Telescope resident on a mountain top in Sutherland. While our destination was set, the "schelp" on getting there was daunting, after a few hours of...
Excellent!
We had an unforgettable 2-week trip through Kruger, KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini, and Lesotho thanks to Go Self-Drive Tours. From the very start, communication was clear and professional, and every detail was perfectly organized for us. All we had to do was pick up the car and set off. Special thanks...
Good organization with flexibility and great support
The self-drive tour was well organized, with an adequate vehicle and nice places for accommodations, and diverse things to do and see according to our wishes. In addition, the agency was really available to answer questions, organize the tour as we wished and even provide support during the tour....