Best van travel destinations in Africa
Best van travel destinations in Africa
Remote coastal track clearings and arid desert route border setups in Africa
A famous coastal circuit in southern Africa has become a well-established campervan route, with infrastructure built specifically around self-drive tourism along its coastline. Desert routes further north offer a considerably more demanding, self-sufficient version of the same idea.
The destinations on this list range from established coastal routes with regular campsites and services to remote desert tracks requiring serious planning around fuel, water and vehicle capability. Both reward travellers prepared for genuine distance.
Carrying extra fuel and water in the more remote regions specifically is essential, given the genuinely long distances between towns and services. Local rental companies typically include roadside assistance as standard. Researching overnight rules and seasonal road closures in advance also helps avoid most of the problems that catch travellers out.
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Road in South Africa
Garden Route
Scenic vineyards and coastal cliffs
The route is a 300 kilometre stretch of coast from Witsand to the Storms River. Its estuaries and lakes give it the name. Towns on the way include Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. The Outeniqua and Garcia's passes link the coast to the arid Little Karoo. UNESCO named it a biosphere reserve in 2017.
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