Our self-drive 4x4 destinations in Africa include: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini. In all of these countries, we offer both standalone car rental and fully arranged self-drive packages.
All of these destinations can be comfortably explored without prior 4x4 driving experience – we have already mapped everything out for you.
Travelling with 5 people or more? Please contact us to discuss the available options.
Please note: for some vehicles, a minimum driver age of 25 years applies.
Botswana is the perfect self-drive country! You can experience a real African adventure here by travelling straight across the game reserves.
Namibia, a ‘desert’ country in Southern Africa, at the Atlantic Ocean shore between Angola and South Africa. Perfect for your first self-drive experience!
For many travellers to Southern Africa, South Africa is one of the first countries they visit. It is also a good starting point to rent a car.
Also known as the “Tibet of Africa”. The steep mountains and dramatic landscape make Lesotho an impressive destination.
Tanzania is the surprising Self Drive safari destination! Drive independently in your 4x4 through iconic wildlife parks and experience the pure Africa in complete freedom, safely and with ease.
eSwatini is a mix of crafts, casinos and wilderness. With a blend of activities it is definitely a kingdom worth visiting. Several self drive 4x4 trips visit eSwatini and South Africa.
Malawi is a relatively unknown but quite remarkable self-drive destination which is perfect for adventurous self-drive travellers.
Discover Mozambique with a self-drive 4×4 and discover the long coast and game reserves such as Gorongosa National Park.
Discover the remarkable wildlife reserves of Zambia with a 4×4 from Selfdrive4x4.
Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls are easy to incorporate in most 4×4 trips across Southern Africa.
