| With a wide range of national parks and open | | | | the time you are on the road varies depending on |
| plains, the southern plateaus of Africa attract | | | | the itinerary you select – although such |
| thousands of tourists eager to catch glimpses of | | | | timescales are usually provided as guides, giving |
| rare and dangerous creatures on safari tours. | | | | you the freedom to choose what to see and do |
| But there are also a variety of different routes | | | | along the way to your stop for the night. |
| for those looking to head off the beaten path and | | | | As well as the vast countryside and variety of |
| explore more of the continents’ picturesque | | | | wildlife on the open plains and plateaus, safari |
| and unpredictable landscape. | | | | tours can be included along the route – usually |
| Fly-drive and self-drive packages to countries | | | | involving stopovers in national parks or game |
| such as Namibia, Botswana and South Africa are | | | | reserves. |
| widely available. Flights and car rental are usually | | | | Accommodation can vary from tour to tour, |
| included in the price, but it’s always best to | | | | there are a number of reserves along the way |
| double check. Such tours can take you through | | | | which include basic hotel facilities, as well as the |
| national parks to scenic coastal drives. | | | | opportunity to camp under the night sky, listening |
| Such tours usually fly to cities such as Cape | | | | to the sounds of the night wildlife passing through |
| Town and Windhoek, with a set itinerary for the | | | | camp. |
| journey – such trips are usually spread around | | | | Be wary however, for many of the stops along |
| a timescale – usually a fortnight - so you can | | | | the way operate a camping-only basis, although |
| make best use of your car hire service. | | | | many packages offer hire of equipment as well |
| For those wanting to embark on fly-drive holidays, | | | | as car rental. |