Our favourite road trips in Africa

One of the best ways to explore the vastness of Africa is by taking to the open road on a self-drive safari. In a car you can cross borders and visit a few countries in one trip. Our Lightfoot Travel experts can help plan your bespoke luxury road trip itinerary including routes, luxurious accommodation, and recommended pit stops.

One of the most scenic driving routes of the continent is The Garden Route of South Africa, stretching 300km from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape. Along the way, you can admire the Indian Ocean coastline, dense indigenous forests, dramatic ravines, lagoons and the Outeniqua Mountains.

Safe, clean and organised, Namibia makes for a great road trip destination with good infrastructure, epic wildlife and great landscapes. Etosha National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and is ideal for self-drive safaris, thanks to its distances, signposting, and amazing views.