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DEPOTS
Windhoek - Johannesburg - Cape Town - Port Elizabeth - Durban - Maun - Harare - Victoria Falls
On the road with Britz
When you arrive at Britz Africa, a thorough personal introduction to your Britz 4WD familiarises you with every aspect of its operation. Britz provides extensive travel information, including comprehensive maps and camping ground information. With secure Britz transport and guidance, anyone can safely explore this enthralling country. 4WD travel is one of the most enjoyable ways of seeing this vast region. The long, straight, almost empty roads are a sheer pleasure to drive. Southern Africa has Africa's best, most comprehensive network of established primary and secondary roads, though rural roads are mostly untarred and require extra vigilance.
Here are some of our service benefits:
- Transfers to and from local hotels and airports can be arranged at a nominal fee;
- Free luggage storage at depots if collecting and returning at the same depot; access to foreign language speaking staff - staff are fluent in English at all depots - German-speaking staff at Johannesburg, Cape Town and Windhoek depots;
- Choice of limited or unlimited kilometre travel - decide before departure which is the best option for you; camping grounds - Johannesburg, Windhoek and Cape Town depots have their own secure campground facilities; full equipment for self-contained living - sleeping, cooking and dining equipment, camping table and chairs are supplied as part of the standard equipment - baby seats available on request; free cellular phone rental - this service operates throughout South Africa - customers have access to a 24-hour helpline, roadside medical assistance and map-reading service.
You need to be prepared for hazards. Britz will advise and equip you well, so you can make informed driving plans. Most of all, travellers are unaware of the sheer distance from one destination to the next on this huge continent. Check with us for the time required to travel to the place of your choice. You should not plan on driving more than 300 kilometres a day.
Here are a few tips:
- Refer to the up-to-date maps supplied by Britz;
- Monitor weather and road conditions;
- To avoid stray animals, we suggest you don't drive at night;
- Avoid driver fatigue - take regular two-hour breaks and avoid driving more than 5 hours a day;
- Never exceed 60 km/h on unsealed or gravel roads.
Climate
The climate is perfect for 4WD and camping travel, with plenty of sunshine and warm balmy evenings. Seasons are the opposite of those in Europe and North America. Generally it is sunny and pleasant, even in the mild winters. Average daily temperatures range between 21 C and 30 C - though it can soar above this in some areas. Summer is beach time; autumn and spring are best for walking; winter is best for white water rafting and canoeing in Zimbabwe (when the rivers are high) and for game watching in the bushveld when the cover is sparse.
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