SELF DRIVE SAFARIS

African self-drive safari might be right up your sleeve if you're a bit of an adventurer. There’s nothing quite like exploring Africa at your own pace and in your own time.

While most safari packages adhere to a pre-determined itinerary, a self-drive safari is where you get to take control. Yes, you’ll need to have your rest camps, campsites and other accommodation booked well in advance. But it will be up to you which route you take, how long you stay to watch those lions on a kill, or whether to park up near a waterhole and watch the wild unfold in front of your eyes, it is all in your hands!

Benefits

Flexibility and Control: the freedom to explore at your own pace and make your own decisions.
Cost-Effective: can be more cost-effective than a guided safari as you do not have to incur the costs associated with a guide or driver or restricted to expensive accommodation.
Personalised and Private Experience: tailor your trip to your own interests and preferences. Your trip without the presence of other tourists or guides offers you a more intimate and private experience.
Adventure: whether it is just youself or the whole family, it is sure to be filled with excitement and adrenaline, as you never know what you might encounter around the next bend.

Tips for wildlife spotting

Slow down take your time - slow speeds when driving around means more sightings and pulling up at a watering hole and waiting for a half-hour will surprise you.
Spotting Wildlife - The best times to spot wildlife is generally early morning and early evening, when they are at their most active.
Never exit your vehicle - Never get out of your vehicle, even if the animals appear docile or friendly. Big cats and other predators don’t associate vehicles as a food source or a threat, but once out of the vehicle, you are considered prey.
Guided Safaris - Why not include a guided safari to mix it up a bit, maybe a night drive from one of the rest camps

What you can expect from us

Planned routes: we advise you on your route to travel giving estimated times in the travel itinerary with limited flexibility on the route
Flexible routes: changes you wish to make while on your journey, if you decide to stay longer in a particular area we are just a phone call away
Car Hire and Car Type: Advise on what car to hire based on number of people and terrain.
Support: Itinerary changes, Breakdowns, Accidents,
On route monitoring: We can offer a service where we monitor your progress via GPS, it is a non intrusive service that you can sign up.

Tips - what to take

Water Water Water - don’t forget the most important item water - for drinking and washing.
A detailed map. The roads are often un-signposted in Africa so a map is a definite necessity.
Mobile phone (or ideally satellite depending on how remote you will be) with a local SIM card. Suggest a backup phone just for any emergencies.
Spare tires (2 if possible if you going going off grid)- Make sure you can change the tire so have all the tools required.
Basic first aid kit. Cover those unfortunate cuts as even small cuts can get infected quickly in humid hot environments
Food: In most rest camps there is a convenience store to get yur basics and/or a restaurant, but you are well advised to take a supply of basic groceries for breakfast, lunches, and evening meals.
Mosquito Repelant- A BIG MUST

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