Tread Lite 4x4 Hire

04/04/2024

We are all set to go for the 2024 Amazing Race tour across the Cape. Watch this space as we show you some of the incredible gems along the Cape Country Routes portfolio.



Where to next? Watch this space for more.

26/03/2024

Are you considering driving the Swartberg Pass on your Western Cape roadtrip?

If not, you should! Rated as one of South Africa’s most scenic passes, the Swartberg Pass travels over the Swartberg Mountain range offering spectacular vistas and a thrilling drive.

04/03/2024

Look what arrived at our offices this past weekend!!

We are having a lot of fun setting it up and playing around with the various setups we have in mind. In keeping with our travel lite philosophy, the new 5 door Jimny is an exciting addition to the fleet.

More updates to follow…

02/12/2023

Exploring the vast Karoo in the late afternoon with beautiful colours painting the landscape. Destination - Prince Albert and the Swartberg Pass.

23/11/2023

We are all about taking the road less travelled!! This is the beautiful Prince Alfred’s Pass near Knysna. A beautiful stretch of road that will have you exploring parts of the Garden Route few people know about.

25/10/2023

We gave Tread5 to our good friend who is out exploring the beautiful Marakele National Park! Check out this stunning pic. This Jimmy is built for these adventures!

24/10/2023

It’s time to take a break from your daily routine and check out the latest video from Des Sol 4x4 Adventure Hardware on their adventure to the Jimny Gathering in Clarens.

Our much loved Tread 5 joined their fleet and received some fantastic upgrades in the process, including their new long range fuel tank and updated suspension.

Check out the video for more details and some epic clips showcasing the beautiful scenery from their adventure.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Des Sol 4x4 Adventure Hardware series! In this adventure, we're taking you on a journey to the picturesque town of...

06/10/2023

One of our Jimny adventurers there in the distance scaling the beautiful Sani Pass to Lesotho.

30/09/2023

A first look at our updated test vehicle which we gave to Des Sol 4x4 Adventure Hardware who’ve offered expert advice and assistance with their range of excellent Jimny products.

We are always looking at how to adapt our Jimny’s to make them the perfect road trip adventurer while maintaining our minimalist travel philosophy.

We can’t wait to share more details in the coming weeks on what’s included in the vehicle.

27/09/2023

We gave one of our Gen4 Jimny’s to the team at to add some of their Jimny upgrades for the this past weekend.

What do you think they added? We looking forward to sharing more details with you in the coming weeks.

We love the new lion Tread 05 in the last pic at the gathering.

22/09/2023

The crew from are pumped up and ready to hit the this week in one of our Jimny rentals.

They’ve kitted it out with their cool canvas stuff made for the Jimny’s so go find them if you at the event.

18/05/2023

The newest member to our fleet in a beautiful safari green colour. This is the first one in this colour to join our fleet. What do you think?

We unfortunately didn’t have time for a nice photo shoot. We received it yesterday and this morning we at the airport meeting guests bound for the Kruger. Happy travels T23!!

17/05/2023

Take a look at this lovely feature on our Jimny rentals by WomenStuff!

Although her trip was short, Crystal had such a great time. Her article highlights exactly what we aim to achieve with our simple and compact Jimny rentals.

This local 4x4 hire company offers vehicles with everything you need and nothing you don’t.

23/04/2023

Another sensational sunset at sunset dam in the Kruger National Park.

Our Jimny rentals are a real hit in the Kruger. With their compact size, high ground clearance and big windows, they are the perfect fit for a Kruger self-drive. And let’s also not forget all the available equipment to make your road trip more comfortable.

25/03/2023

We are on the way to Cape Town to join the Cape Country Routes Amazing Race kicking off on Monday. Decided to enjoy a peaceful break at the stunning Teri-Lemveli Lodge Beaufort West just outside Beaufort West. This really is a beautiful place to break up the journey and soak in that crisp Karoo air.

25/02/2023

There has been a lot of rain in the Kruger over the past few weeks but the wildlife sightings are exceptional as always!!

We managed a quick drive through the park on a recent vehicle delivery to Skukuza and bumped into this very relaxed Elephant.

01/02/2023

We are building some exciting video content of our Jimny’s and the various setups we have available. Here is a sneak peak at Tread 16 all packed and ready to go on a camping adventure.

If you are looking for a last minute escape this February lleft in touch so we can help you with a Jimny rental.

25/01/2023

What lovely guest feedback on our google page. Sam went on a solo adventure for several weeks taking in the very best of our beautiful country. We a delighted you enjoyed the Jimny so much Sam

Cannot recommend Stuart and his team at Tread Lite enough! I had the most fantastic trip around South Africa and Lesotho in a Suzuki Jimny. Drove thousands and thousands of kilometres solo without a hitch, including on some very rough roads. I loved how I was able to select what gear to include - everything I needed but nothing I didn't meant I had heaps of space in the car and it was super easy to load and unload every day. Stuart really went above and beyond to provide support when I was on the road, even offering to check on the car's location when I was travelling into some particularly rough roads (post drought-breaking rain in the Karoo) in areas with no phone reception. I've never had such fantastic service with any other car rental company, including well-known 4x4 rentals in Namibia. I can't wait to hire one of these awesome cars again and explore more of this astonishingly beautiful region!

20/01/2023

Ending a busy week in the office like....

If you are looking for solitude then you should head to the Karoo. This is taken from one of our favourite Karoo escapes - New Holme Nature Lodge in the Khoisan Karoo Conservancy.

15/01/2023

Taking the Jimny as far south as we can go! The southern most point of the African continent is at Cape Agulhas and the scenery down here is spectacular.

14/01/2023

Why take a Jimny rental for your road trip from Cape Town through the Garden Route? So you can explore the many kilometers of sandy back roads and mountain passes which make this region so spectacular.

This is one of the many sand roads between Stanford and Cape Agulhas - Waiting to be enjoyed.

09/01/2023

We are massive fans of the Africamps setup - good quality South African styled accommodation in beautiful locations across the country.

Check out this cool video from their Karoo Camp.

09/01/2023

We’ve received a flurry of awesome guest photos from the December holidays and this is one of our favourites. Remote camping in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park.

Have you been to Kgalagadi? If not, it’s time to start planning!

23/11/2022

Guests have settled in for the night at one of our favourite glamping sites - Mackers near Hazyview. It’s the ideal stop on the way to the Kruger National Park from Johannesburg.

Happy game viewing guys…

03/09/2022

Silver or Blue? Which Jimny would you prefer to take on your Kruger adventure? Both vehicles are heading out to the Kruger National Park today on two very different but epic adventures.

07/06/2022

Happy Jimny explorers in one of our Gen4 Jimny rentals. This is what the Jimny life is all about!

27/05/2022

Take a look at this! Our guests had a thrilling time climbing Sani Pass after the snow fall of the season. The Jimny handled like a dream in the cold and icy conditions.

09/05/2022

Our newest member of the Tread Lite fleet receiving the pre-departure fittings at . The Thule box gives us and our travellers a lot of flexibility for a seamless vacation through South Africa!

19/02/2022

We are out testing our Moremi XLT rental trailer on a family getaway. Such beautiful scenery at Mountain Sanctuary - an easy two hours drive from Johannesburg. More to come…

14/01/2022