Awesome Africa
Tours & Adventures
Guided Self Drive 4x4 Adventure Tours
Adventure Awaits in Awesome Africa!
Dare to Adventure!
Discounts Available
Pensioners (over 65)
Groups ( 2 or more vehicles booked together)
Early Bird Booking Discounts
Double tour Discount (Two tours Booked Together)
Creating and facilitating a personal 4x4 adventure experience that expands nature awareness and a true sense of the culture and history of the area visited.
Visit our Social Media Pages for the latest info and Tours etc.
Services
2026 Tour Calendar
Guided Self Drive 4x4 Adventures
Proposed 2026 Tours.
February
31 Jan to 3 Feb: Wild Coast Taster 4x4 Adventure - 3 day, 3 nights camping. Not 4x4 trailer/camper friendly. From R2605pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 1 December 2025. Camping from R2210pp sharing.
3 to 7 Feb: Magical Hogsback 4x4 Adventure - 4 day, 4 nights camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R2875pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 3 December 2025. Camping from R2440pp sharing.
March
13 to 15 March: Ragels River 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights camping. Not 4x4 trailer/camper friendly. From R1405pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 13 January 2026. Camping from R1190pp sharing.
April/May
25 April to 2 May: Baviaans to die Hel 4x4 Adventure - 7 day, 7 nights camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R5555pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 25 February 2026. Camping from R4720pp sharing.
June
13 to 17 June: Magical Hogsback 4x4 Adventure - 4 day, 4 nights Self Catering. From R5110pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 13 April 2026. Camping from R4340pp sharing.
June/July
27 June to 4 July: Highest Passes 4x4 Adventure - 7 day, 7 nights D,B&B. From R15900pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 27 April 2026. D,B&B from R13525pp sharing.
July
4 to 11 July: Wild Coast Extreme 4x4 Adventure.
Full Tour 7 day, 7 nights D,B,B&L. From R16175pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 4 May 2026. D,B,B&L from R13745pp sharing.
Short Tour 5 day, 5 nights D,B,B&L. From R11775pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 4 May 2026. D,B,B&L from R10005pp sharing.
August
23 to 29 Aug: Namaqua 4x4 Eco Trail 4x4 Adventure - 6 day, 6 nights camping, including 4 nights wild camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R5465pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 23 June 2026. Camping from R4645pp sharing.
August/September
29 Aug to 5 Sept: Tankwa Cederberg 4x4 Adventure - 7 day, 7 nights camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R5740pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 29 June 2026. Camping from R4875pp sharing.
October
2 to 4 Oct: Kabouga River Crossing 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R1345pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 2 August 2026. Camping from R1140pp sharing.
November/December
28 Nov to 5 Dec: Baviaans to Die Hel 4x4 Adventure - 7 day, 7 nights camping. Can tow 4x4 trailer. From R5555pp Sharing.
NOTE: "Early Bird Discount" applies if booked and paid for by 30 September 2026. Camping from R4720pp sharing.
Our Tours
Guided Self Drive 4x4 Adventures
Specialising in small private groups for Guided Self-drive overland/4x4 groups in Malaria Free Areas of Southern Africa.
Awesome Africa Tours and Adventures is dedicated to creating and facilitating a personal experience that expands nature awareness and gives each person a true sense of the culture and the history of the area visited.
Come and experience our beautiful country by Gravel Travel, Mountain Passes and Off The Beaten Track where possible.
Guided Self Drive Guided Tour Options
Note: a 4x4 vehicle with high ground clearance & Low Range is required.
Some Tours require Diff-lock &/or Traction Control.
Note: we can Taylor make/customise these trips to your needs.
Note: Tours limited to Max 6 Guest Vehicles
Tours available.
Richtersveld Eco Trail 4x4 Adventure - 8 days, 8 nights, Camping & Wild Camping
West Coast Shipwreck 4x4 Adventure - 7 days, 7 nights, Camping & Wild Camping
Baviaans to Die Hel 4x4 Adventure - 7 days, 7 nights, Camping
Highest Mountain Passes 4x4 Adventure - 7 days, 7 nights, D,B&B
Wild Coast Extreme 4x4 Adventure (Full) - 7 days, 7 nights, D,B&B&L
Tankwa Cederberg 4x4 Adventure - 7 days, 7 nights, Camping
Namakwa Eco trail 4x4 Adventure - 6 days, 6 nights, Camping
Wild Coast Extreme 4x4 Adventure (Compact) - 5 days, 5 nights, D,B&B&L
Oxwagon Route 4x4 Adventure - 5 days, 5 nights, Camping
Magical Hogsback 4x4 Adventure - 4 days, 4 nights, Camping or Self Catering
Wild Coast 4x4 Taster Adventure - 3 days, 3 nights, Camping, Self Catering
Ragels River 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights, Camping
Kabouga River Crossing 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights, Camping
Other Tours
Bains Mountain Passes 4x4 Adventure - 20 days, 19 nights, Camping
Big 5 Frontier 4x4 Adventure - 10 days, 10 nights, Camping
Arid Parks 4x4 Adventure Part 1 - 9 days, 9 nights, Camping
Arid Parks 4x4 Adventure Part 2 - 9 days, 9 nights, Camping
Big 7 Garden Route 4x4 Adventure - 9 days, 9 nights, Camping
Cockscomb 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights, Camping
Baviaans Overnight 4x4 Adventure - 2 days, 2 nights, Camping
Day Trips
Bedrogfontien 4x4 route
Zuurberg 4x4 route
Antoniesberg Pass 4x4 route
Various Gravel Travel Routes
Private Self Drive Tours
We can also assist with the arranging, planning & booking for your own private self drive 4x4 adventure tour to suit your needs.
We can assist with single private individuals or for groups.
Private
Self Drive 4x4 Tours
We can advise & assist with planning & booking for a Self Drive 4x4 Tour etc.
There will be a Booking and Planning fee applicable.
Due to the limited numbers of accommodation for some Eco Trail 4x4 route and the high demand, it is recommended that you book in advanced, so we would recommend 3 to 6 months booking in advance etc.
We can book
• Accommodation
• Permits where applicable
• Activities
• Etc.
Additional info will enable us to plan your trip to suit your needs.
• What dates
• Type of accommodation
• Are you able to wild camp
• Do you mind wild camping
• 4x4 Experience
• What 4x4 vehicle you drive
• What 4x4 trailers etc.
• Self Drive Tour Interests
• Self Drive Tour Activities
• Etc.
We can provide
• Quote and Invoice (when booked)
• Accommodation, Permit, Activity booking confirmation
• Tour Itinerary & Info guideline for POI
• Route GPX file
• etc.
For More Info
For more information regarding each tour, you can visit our Facebook Event Page for each Tour.
You can also visit our other social media sites for pictures and videos of the various tours.
About us
Awesome Africa Tours & Adventures
Specialising in small private groups for Guided Self-drive overland/4x4 groups in Malaria Free Areas of Southern Africa.
We are dedicated to creating and facilitating a personal experience that expands nature awareness and gives each person a true sense of the culture and the history of the area visited.
Come and experience our beautiful country "South Africa" by Gravel Travel, Mountain Passes and Off The Beaten Track where possible.
Guided Self Drive Guided 4x4 Adventure Tours
Options - Camping, SC or D,B&B options available.
Some Tours are Wild Camping.
Note: a 4x4 vehicle with high ground clearance & Low Range is required.
Some Tours require Diff-lock &/or Traction Control.
Note: We can Taylor make/customise these trips to your needs.
Self Drive 4x4 Adventures
We can advise & assist with planning & booking for your own private Self-Drive 4x4 adventure
All tours Led by:
Nature & Culture Site Guide NQF4 - Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Natioanla
Cultural Site Guide NQF2 - Nelson Mandela Bay & Addo Elephant National Park
Nature Site Guide NQF2 - Addo Elephant National Park
Venomous Snake Handling & First Aid - Scorpions, Spiders & Other Venomous Invertebrates
First Aid - Level 3
Scuba Diving - Dive Master, Decompression Diver
Radiotelephone Operator
4x4 Driving
4x4 Recovery
Defensive Gravel & Off-road Driving:
Emergency Evacuation Cover
Our Tours include Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover, via the SATIB24 Crises Call Centre.
This cover does not cover your medical expenses after the evacuation.
No medical aid/Travel insurance will result in you being rushed to a state hospital and any cost once at the Hospital will be for your pocket (if any).