Category: South Africa

August 28, 2024 What are South Africa’s traditional foods?

Ever wondered what a koeksister tastes like? Or what about melktert or maybe bobotie which is seen as the most quintessential homegrown dish? South Africa boasts an incredibly diverse culinary landscape which reflects the country’s history, blending flavors and cooking techniques from different cultures, including Indigenous tribes, Dutch settlers, Indian immigrants, and more. Check out […]

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August 22, 2024 Up the Garden Route with Karlie + Colin

We partnered up with Karlie & Colin who two wanderlust spirits who seek out remote and off-the-beaten-path destinations. They hopped into our Happy 4x4 for a few days & had the most incredible adventure. Follow the rest of their journey here

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January 19, 2024 What is the best season for a trip to South Africa?

Is there a best season or time to visit South Africa? Does it become more affordable in Winter when there are less travellers or is the Summer months better as there are more things to do? The truth is that there is no best or worst time to visit as it depends on what you […]

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November 21, 2023 Why Campervans are taking off in South Africa

In the old days everyone used to own a caravan which they towed with a VW kombi or the usual family pool car. The caravan was only really used for the December holidays while the rest of the time it stood outside the home or at the local storage place. However the days of keeping […]

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March 29, 2023 10 Questions everyone always asks us

Can I leave my car at your depot? Yes you definitely can! Our address is within a 24 hour security gated community so your vehicle will be safe for the duration of your campervan rental. The parking spots allocated for our customers even has cover from the wind and rain 🙂 Can I take the […]

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December 13, 2022 The Garden Route – A Cultural Journey

The Garden Route, a coastal stretch of land in South Africa, is one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in the country. With its stunning beaches, towering mountains, lush forests, and winding rivers, it’s no wonder that the Garden Route has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.  The region […]

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December 6, 2022 Travel to Namibia? YES!

One of the most request questions we get from our customers these days is ‘Can I travel to Namibia in your campervans? The answer is a definite YES! Our T&Cs are tweaked a little where the following items are mandatory: With all the boring documentation taken care of let’s take a look at notable things […]

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September 29, 2022 Scratching the Southern Coast

Most people think of South Africa as a summer destination; this makes sense as much of our tourism comes from the northern hemisphere when the bitter bite of winter whispers to the birds to head south. Though what if we told you the best time to visit this beautiful land was during the off-season, when […]

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July 6, 2021 Cape Town Big 7: Cape Point makes a statement

Come to think of it, the first recorded person to make a statement on Cape Point was Sir Francis Drake when he said: “The fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth”. That was back in 1580 and is as true as it is today. Over the years Cape Point has had […]

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March 3, 2021 Cape Town Big 7: In awe of Robben Island

Discovered in 1488 by Bartolomeu Diaz, Robben Island has been everything from a waypoint for sailors, a ‘storage’ for sheep and a leper colony. However its most famous claim to fame is its incarceration of Nelson Mandela for 27 years. Since the first democratic elections in 1994, the island has become a popular tourist destination. […]

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