All rates are
in South African Rand (ZAR).
Explore beyond the borders - why limit your adventure holiday to South Africa? Drive Africa offers unlimited kms and border crossings into neighbouring states including Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique as well as Zimbabwe and the southern part of Zambia! A cross border letter costs R150.- per country no other extra border crossing fees are charged and the full insurance cover is extended to all countries visited.
* See our current Special Cross-Border Deals!
Drive Africa's Cross Border package includes the following features:
This package is only valid for bonafide international travelers.
- Tyre and rim damage included in fully comprehensive insurance travelling within South Africa
- Unlimited mileage throughout Southern Africa
- Access into Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, the southern part of Zambia (from where you can approach the awe-inspiring and beautiful Victoria Falls) as well as Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland
- Full insurance cover for all Southern Africa countries without Excess
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In addition, Drive Africa has thrown in the following which are not featured in their regular packages:
- The contract fee is included
- Extra damage cover with no excess
- 1 baby seat free
- One second driver free
- Airport surcharge included
- Death and disability cover maximum R100 000
- Medical expenses R2500
- Third party liability insurance up to R5 000 000
So how do you qualify for this amazing Cross-Border Package?
Work through the following check list to see if you have everything you need in order to head off for an adventure of a lifetime - a self-drive safari through the wilds of Southern Africa crossing different borders with ease!
- You are required to have a valid driver's license from your respective country. An international drivers licence is recommended if your license is not in English
- You need to be in possession of your own credit card at vehicle handover for security to lodge a bond deposit which is taken as an authorization; payment is done in advance either by bank transfer, or credit card.
- You must have sufficient funds to pay the price as per our pricing table and to cover security/insurance deposit
- You will be required to pay a fee of R150 for a cross border letter allowing you into the countries you have noted you want to travel through. The cost is only R150.- for each individual country that you want to cross into on your trip.
- In the event if an accident or other incident you will be required to pay an admin fee of R 400.-
Please also take note of the following:
- Collection sites are located in the following cities:
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Cape Town, downtown Windhoek (Namibia) and Windhoek airport
- Cars are allowed to be driven on Bitumen/tar roads as well as recognized tracks.
- One way rentals to Namibia possible. Price on request
- Rental days are calculated on a 24 hour basis
For great cars and great value, for free border crossing and unbeatable service, contact Drive Africa today!
Cross-border travel
As I leave Naukluft and cruise along the road towards Swakopmund, I realise that I have caught the travel bug. All I want to do is keep on driving along roads less travelled. I imagine myself as a 21st century explorer, crossing borders, traversing rivers, journeying through the Southern African countries of Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia and South Africa.
Instead of stopping in Swakopmund, I head straight for Windhoek where I will plan my cross-border adventure. The sooner I can be off on my travels, the better...the freedom of the road awaits me.
However, when I begin to work out my itinerary, I soon discover that travelling between African countries is not as simple as in Europe where, since the Schengen Agreement abolished border controls between EU countries, it’s easy to go from country to country and cross borders.
Crossing borders in Southern Africa
All eight Southern African countries that I am planning to visit have different regulations governing border controls and varying opening and closing times for border posts. And you have to pay for the privilege to cross into another country! Most car rental companies charge a fee per country and a cross border excess on the insurance, even if you take out a super cover.
As my dream of cross-country exploration starts to fade, I remember that Drive Africa does more than just hire reliable 4x4 vehicles. They also have self-drive options that offer the best customer service and value for money on the market. With that sort of reputation, they can surely help me organise my cross-border adventure.
Drive Africa's unbeatable offers
I am not disappointed. For a fee of R150.- per country, and no further costs or insurance increases Drive Africa can give me a cross-border letters that cover all the Southern African countries I want to visit. That means I can hire a vehicle in Namibia or South Africa and only pay the prescribed cross-border fee per country for travelling into Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zambia. And unlike other car rental companies, Drive Africa vehicles are allowed into Zambia at no extra cost.
A further bonus is that with Drive Africa, I don't have to specify the exact entry dates for the different countries, which means I can be free to explore and travel where the road takes me. And, what's more, the full comprehensive insurance comes with zero excess. Drive Africa's all inclusive car hire (with unlimited kilometres) for my planned trip through Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia and South Africa is unbeatable, especially the cheap border crossings bit. I can't wait to get started. It's time to finalise my itinerary.
My planned adventure
I decide to split my journey into two stages: from Namibia, I will travel to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa. Once in South Africa I will go to Drive Africa's office in Bloemfontein from where I can organise the second stage of my journey to Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
The first leg of my journey will take me through the Caprivi strip and across the Namibia-Zambia border at the recently opened Wenela border post. Then, the second leg will go from Zambia to the Zimbabwean border post at Kariba border post. And, thirdly, from Zimbabwe towards Mozambique, crossing at the Forbes-Machipanda border post just outside Mutare. The last leg of my adventure will take me from Mozambique into Swaziland via the border post closest to Maputu (known as Namaacha to the Mozambicans and Lomahasha to the Swazi) and from Swaziland to South Africa. I will end this part of my journey in Bloemfontein where Drive Africa has an office. From there, I will plan the second part of my trip, which will include Lesotho, Botswana and end in Namibia. I might even consider a 4x4 hire south africa to continue my journey.
* See our current Special Cross-Border Deals!
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