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Self Drive Adventures Guided tagalong self drive adventures world wide. We specialise in taking you places you probably wouldn't go on your own.
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17/06/2024

Costa Rica may be small, but it's brimming with adventure! Experience diverse wildlife, stunning birds, excellent accommodations, delicious food, friendly locals, and, of course, exciting 4x4 driving. Find out more here and don't miss out on one of the last cars on our 17 Nov - 16 Dec 2024 – 30 Day Adventure
https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/costa-rica

Brought to tears for the first time on a Self Drive Adventure. They were tears of awe brought on by an elephant collari...
17/06/2024

Brought to tears for the first time on a Self Drive Adventure. They were tears of awe brought on by an elephant collaring experience in a communal conservancy bordering Kruger National Park. Check out our blog post details of this incredible day...we will never forget it.
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Today I was brought to tears for the first time on a Self Drive Adventure. They were tears of awe brought on by an elephant collaring experience. (View the experience in the video below.)What is Elephant Collaring?Elephant collaring is the process of darting an elephant and while it sleeps, putting....

If you've just watched the "part 2 Zimbabwe" video we posted by our guide Gus, here are some images of the journey from ...
17/06/2024

If you've just watched the "part 2 Zimbabwe" video we posted by our guide Gus, here are some images of the journey from Vic Falls to Chizarira National Park and it's epic gorge (amazing campsite), then onto Matusadona on Lake Kariba (best sunsets ever) then across the lake by ferry, we will then take a houseboat on the lake before heading to Mana Pools, the stuff of wildlife documentaries then we will visit some rarely seen and pristine dinosaur footprints...stay tuned for part 3 of this circuit through Zimbabwe. Only a few cars left, don't miss out 31 May - 11 July 2025.
Find out more here or message us for the full itinerary....
https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/zimbabwe

If you've just watched the "part 1 Zimbabwe" video we posted by our guide Gus, here are some images of Great Zimbabwe, M...
14/06/2024

If you've just watched the "part 1 Zimbabwe" video we posted by our guide Gus, here are some images of Great Zimbabwe, Matobo Hills (home to Rhodes Grave and we go rhino tracking there), Hwange and Vic Falls and that is just the first part of this circuit through Zimbabwe. Only a few cars left, don't miss out 31 May - 11 July 2025.
Find out more here or message us for the full itinerary....
https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/zimbabwe

The remote Mathews Range boasts stunning landscapes with rolling hills, lush forests, dramatic peaks and home to a diver...
20/05/2024

The remote Mathews Range boasts stunning landscapes with rolling hills, lush forests, dramatic peaks and home to a diverse array of wildlife, including rare and endemic species. Part of our Northern Kenya Self Drive Adventure...mostly camping but we do get 8 nights of "luxury" thrown in.... ready to join us? only five 4x4s can be part of this adventure.
https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/northern-kenya

Look who joined us by the pool today….
18/05/2024

Look who joined us by the pool today….

Long table dinner in the desert. Jim on guitar around the fire. A night to remember…..thanks Namibia!
18/05/2024

Long table dinner in the desert. Jim on guitar around the fire. A night to remember…..thanks Namibia!

Thanks Eli & Nitza for your lovely words on our first ever accommodation based African Self Drive Adventure. We would l...
13/05/2024

Thanks Eli & Nitza for your lovely words on our first ever accommodation based African Self Drive Adventure. We would love to travel with you again!
"Just returned from a 21 days Namibia self drive adventure. The human and nature landscapes of this country are amazing and the organizational talent and dedication of Linda and Mike even more so. Everything was planned and executed to the last detail without any errors, re-routing and 'Change of plan'. SDA is a professional, experienced company which operates and books all accommodation and transport themselves (not just representing of a local tour company) with 'Dynamite Linda' tirelessly in control all the time. If you plan to travel in a small group self drive accommodated tour, look no further."
Want to join us on a lodge based self drive adventure in 2025? Find out more here: https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/namibia-botswana-lodge-based

11/05/2024

Who’s the boss at the waterhole?

Describing Lake Nakuru, Sue Smith, one of our regular guests, aptly remarked, "If Disney were to design a national park,...
11/05/2024

Describing Lake Nakuru, Sue Smith, one of our regular guests, aptly remarked, "If Disney were to design a national park, this would be it."

This is just one of the hidden gems of Northern Kenya you will discover on our our "Off the Beaten Track" Northern Kenya experience. From remote villages and untouched wilderness to lesser-known national parks and off-grid accommodations, this journey offers a unique perspective of Kenya that few travelers get to experience.
Find out more here: https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/northern-kenya

Remote Norther Kenya Adventure - only five guest 4x4s on this tour. Although mostly a camping based adventure, there ar...
10/05/2024

Remote Norther Kenya Adventure - only five guest 4x4s on this tour. Although mostly a camping based adventure, there are 8 nights of accommodation included along the route and we will be travelling in “camper-style” fully equipped 4x4.

Samburu is just one of our destinations. Here you will mainly find open grasslands populated by oryx, giraffe, lions, zebras and other wild animals. However, it is particularly famous for the large herds of elephants and the Nile crocodiles that live on the banks of the Uaso Nyeru. It is named after the Samburu ethnic group, who live mainly north of the equator in Kenya.

Find out more: https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/northern-kenya

Was great to hear about this project in Namibia. We look forward to helping with supplying more photos from our next ad...
09/05/2024

Was great to hear about this project in Namibia. We look forward to helping with supplying more photos from our next adventures!

Termite mounds provide good vantage points in scrubland and the two Hartmann’s mountain zebra taking this opportunity in western Etosha are young bachelor males. The right hand animal, ETR1349m, was born in 2021 and the one on the left probably a year later. This beautiful photograph was taken by Linda Schlencker of Self Drive Adventures (https://www.selfdriveadventures.com) who include Etosha NP in their guided tours. Photo © Linda Schlencker.

Definitely been an “all creatures great and small” kind of adventure so far…. Just waiting for the cats to come and find...
18/04/2024

Definitely been an “all creatures great and small” kind of adventure so far…. Just waiting for the cats to come and find us :)

Our first conservation activity was on a wild dog research project in Kruger National Park. We were able to see two pac...
17/04/2024

Our first conservation activity was on a wild dog research project in Kruger National Park. We were able to see two packs up close in the park. Fascinating to hear how much technology is playing a role in conservation and was amazing to spend the day learning about this project.

The tracks we have been exploring in Maputo National Park have been really wild and fun. We have not seen a car for day...
17/04/2024

The tracks we have been exploring in Maputo National Park have been really wild and fun. We have not seen a car for days having campsites and tracks all to ourselves….

17/04/2024

Anyone for a little game of now you see me, now you don’t? Really enjoyed the wild tracks in Maputo National Park….

We must admit that being off the grid for a while in Mozambique has been fun! But we are a little behind with our posts...
17/04/2024

We must admit that being off the grid for a while in Mozambique has been fun! But we are a little behind with our posts. Getting across the the border was an adventure, changing money at the petrol station first, a bit of rain to keep us fresh, collecting some meat from Moz Meats in Maputo, the capital, and having our first ever capital city recovery ever. There has been a big unseasonal storm so water everywhere. This led to us winching out a car, right next to the highway with a bunch of friendly locals helping us get the car out…. The day ended at a lovely campsite in Maputo National Park.

The pool table at Ipe Tombe Guesthouse was a bit of a hit, as well as the self service bar! Pat and Chris looked after ...
05/04/2024

The pool table at Ipe Tombe Guesthouse was a bit of a hit, as well as the self service bar! Pat and Chris looked after us very well (and well fed). We look forward to our return at the end of the adventure

OUR NEWEST ADVENTURE REVEALED! Northern Kenya here we come. Only 5 guest 4x4s available.https://www.selfdriveadventures...
31/03/2024

OUR NEWEST ADVENTURE REVEALED! Northern Kenya here we come. Only 5 guest 4x4s available.

https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/northern-kenya

Discover the hidden gems of Northern Kenya with our "Off the Beaten Track" experience. Venture beyond the well-trodden paths and immerse yourself in the authentic beauty and culture of this diverse country. From remote villages and untouched wilderness to lesser-known national parks and off-grid accommodations, this journey offers a unique perspective of Kenya that few travelers get to experience. Explore verdant mountains and remote deserts, encounter rare wildlife, and connect with local communities as you uncover the lesser-known treasures of this captivating destination. If you're seeking adventure, authenticity, and a deeper connection with Kenya, then this off-the-beaten-track experience is for you.

You host will be Gus Le Breton, the African Plant Hunter....

Always a bit sad wrapping up a trip. We had a delicious farewell dinner at the fabulous Stellenbosch Restaurant in Windh...
31/03/2024

Always a bit sad wrapping up a trip. We had a delicious farewell dinner at the fabulous Stellenbosch Restaurant in Windhoek. A fantastic group, lovely to travel and explore with on our first accommodation based African Adventure. We hope the first of many.

Through the Kalahari Dunes to our last stop on the road back to Windhoek. Sweet little cabins at the Kalahari Farm Hous...
31/03/2024

Through the Kalahari Dunes to our last stop on the road back to Windhoek. Sweet little cabins at the Kalahari Farm House.

Morning tea, cake and a tasting at the Kristall Distillery near Naute Dam. They have a large date palm farm here and on...
30/03/2024

Morning tea, cake and a tasting at the Kristall Distillery near Naute Dam. They have a large date palm farm here and one of their specialties is date brandy “dandy”.

Loved staying in our little cabin for two nights close to the Fish River Canyon. Lovely setting amongst the boulders…. ...
30/03/2024

Loved staying in our little cabin for two nights close to the Fish River Canyon. Lovely setting amongst the boulders….

Nice sighting of some Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras near the Fish River Canyon.
29/03/2024

Nice sighting of some Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras near the Fish River Canyon.

The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon of the USA. It is a remote locat...
28/03/2024

The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon of the USA. It is a remote location is the far South of Namibia.

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Costa Rica may be small, but it's brimming with adventure! Experience diverse wildlife, stunning birds, excellent accommodations, delicious food, friendly locals, and, of course, exciting 4x4 driving. Find out more here and don't miss out on one of the last cars on our 17 Nov - 16 Dec 2024 – 30 Day Adventure https://www.selfdriveadventures.com/adventures/costa-rica

Part 2 - Zimbabwe Self Drive Adventure...from Vic Falls we visit the epic gorge at Chizarira National park then to Matusadona National Park on Lake Kariba (best sunsets ever), then across Lake Kariba by ferry and to Mana Pools on the Zambezi River - this is the stuff of wildlife documentaries, then some little known dinosaur footprints... #manapoolsnationalpark #africanplanthunter #africaoverlanding #selfdrivezimbabwe #selfdriveafrica #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

Part 1 of our 2025 Zimbabwe Self Drive Adventure.... Clockwise starting in South Africa then up to Great Zimabwe Ruins, then Matobo Hills where we will do some Rhino tracking....then off to Hwange for some excellent wildlife viewing before visiting the majestic Victoria Falls...stay tuned for part 2.... #africanplanthunter #africaoverlanding #selfdrivezimbabwe #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

All packed up and jacked up and off home we go…look forward to coming back in 2025….#africaoverlanding #selfdriveafrica #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

Who’s the boss at the waterhole?

Ground squirrels in camp in Etosha. Hope they don’t bite Dave’s tyres…. #4x4namibiaexploring #4x4namibia #africaoverlanding #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

Banded mongoose pay a visit to camp…. #selfdriveadventures #etosha #namibiaselfdrive

Thank you Milton for fixing us up with a new windscreen. All installed without having to leave camp in Windhoek. A sand storm in Luderitz left it pitted badly. It’s going to be nice to enjoy the view again…. Thank you!

Thanks to PG Glass we have a new windscreen. All installed without having to leave camp in Windhoek. A sand storm in Luderitz left it pitted badly. It’s going to be nice to enjoy the view again….#pgglassnamibia

Thanks to PG Glass we have a new windscreen. All installed without having to leave camp in Windhoek. A sand storm in Luderitz left it pitted badly. It’s going to be nice to enjoy the view again….#pgglassnamobia

Anyone for a little game of now you see me, now you don’t? Really enjoyed the wild tracks in Maputo National Park….

First time this has ever happened on one of our adventures. A capital city recovery! Thanks Maputo locals for helping drag the winch through the water for us.

This experience brought tears to my eyes. We were privileged to be part of an elephant collaring experience as part of our latest Conservation Adventure. This was in a community concession and coordinated by Elephants Alive who collar elephants to provide information on migration patterns as well as early warnings to villages to avoid animal-human conflict. This HUGE bull was around 6 tonnes and 35 years old. A beautiful male but he is a known culprit to plunder village crops and bring in other young bulls. So now they will have information on his movements too. We were there to see the darting, help with talking measurements and samples etc, all while the big fella snored his head off! Amazing! We were the first outsiders to see this happen in this community concession. #elephantsalive #selfdriveadventures #elephantconservation #wildwonderfulworld

All went smoothly at the 4x4 pick up. Radios installed and now time to hit the road towards Kruger National Park. Looking forward to getting into the bush! #4x4adventure #selfdriveadventures #bushlore #africaoverlanding

The briefing for our first Africa Conservation Adventure kicks off today with the briefing… pick up the 4x4s and hit the road to Kruger tomorrow #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

On our way from Windhoek to Johannesburg to meet up with our African Conservation Tour… could be a slow drive in the mist. But great to see it so green…. #africaoverlanding #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures #namibia

Imagine being posted as the station master at this train station between Aus & Luderitz! #selfdrivenamibia #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

Once a thriving diamond mining town until the diamonds ran out… now the Namibian sand is slowly trying to take over… fascinating tour #4x4namibiaexploring #4x4namibia #selfdrivenamibia #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

Down the longest palm lined avenue to the pink flamingos at Walvis Bay, then on through the desert to see our first Quiver Tree, cross the Tropic of Capricorn and then on for apple pie at Solitaire…. #selfdrivenamibia #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

That’s a first! Oysters and champagne for breakfast and hot water bottle delivery to your bed at night… that’s the Swakopmund Delight for you… #4x4namibiaexploring #4x4namibia #selfdrivenamibia #selfdriveadventures #self_drive_adventures

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