Offroad South Africa Tour
// October 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Adventure Tours
A 4×4 Tour Through 17 South African Destinations
South Africa has many different terrains and landscapes and the country is a haven for 4×4 enthusiasts. Whether traversing the green terrain of the garden route or the dry Karroo desert, the country has beginners, intermediate and advanced courses available. A tour of some of the note-worthy 4×4 trails can make up an incredible action filled road trip throughout South Africa, lasting 19 days. The ideal place to start such a tour would be in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is one of the largest cities in South Africa. Situated in the Highveld area of Gauteng, the city is modern and well facilitated. Accommodation ranges from exclusive 5 star hotels to backpackers, game lodges and B&B’s. The 4×4 courses available are Bass Lake Adventures, Hennops Off-Road Trail and Protea Eco Adventures. The tour takes two days in Johannesburg so there is plenty of time to experience the restaurants, mall, theatres, Gold Reef City Theme Park and the historical places of the city. The next destination in the tour is Parys, a small town with a vibrant personality situated on the edge of the Vredefort Dome, a massive meteor crater. The accommodation is the typical town type: B&B’s, guesthouses, campsites, lodges and self catering. The town boasts a 4×4 trail; the Berakah Eco Trail which can be completed in one day or if you want to spend 2 days exploring the trail there are basic overnight facilities on sight. (more…)