A Case for a Road Trip

 

We’ve been cooped up for what feels like forever and most of us have years of cabin fever to shake off. Luckily, there is a remedy that costs a whole lot less than a flight or a cruise, and that gives you a sense of freedom like none other. We’re talking about the fun, fabulous, famous road trip.

 

Endless books, movies, and songs have been made about the Road to Nowhere or Destination Anywhere. And whether you’re doing it in a Pink Cadillac, Little Red Corvette, or a Bantam Bakkie, make sure you choose your travel companion/s carefully – particularly if they’re prone to singalongs.

 

After all, road trips were made for journeys, not just destinations. They do so much more than take you from point A to B. They take you out of your virtual bubble and re-connect you to real life in the real world.

 

The beauty of South Africa is that it offers the road tripper so many worlds in once. From Aberdeen to Zeerust, it’s a country blessed with a diversity of natural landscapes, magnificent coastlines, extraordinary wildlife, charming small towns, and endless open spaces. But that’s not where it ends… its fascinating fusion of culture, history, and people, makes it one of the most perfect road tripping destinations on the planet.

 

Now that we’ve whet your appetite, take a look at these sites for inspirational itineraries.

 

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-road-trips-south-africa

https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-ideas/things-to-do/best-roadtrips-south-africa/

https://www.roughguides.com/article/road-trip-south-africa-best-routes/

 

You may, of course, choose to make up your own route, as you go along. After all, isn’t spontaneity the best kind of adventure?

 

We think planned spontaneity is even better.

 

From backup road maps, in case the GPS signal disappears, to what to pack and what to leave behind, a little forward planning gives you the peace of mind to embrace your spontaneous adventure.

 

Take a lookout for our range of road tripping gear, guaranteed to put you in the driver’s seat from start to finish.