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Suggested Self Drive Itineraries
in Southern Africa
Car Hire in South Africa
Standard and Super Cover
When you return your hire car you will be required to pay for tyre and
windscreen damage, and also any damage that occurs to the hire car up
to the excess amount (your maximum liability in the event of anything
happening to the hire car during the rental period) as well as any top
up of fuel if the car is returned from hire without a full tank. To cover
this a Rental Deposit by credit card is required on collection
of the car hire (Mastercard and Visa are the most commonly accepted) -
usually this is equal to the excess amount plus a R1000 fuel deposit,
the money will however not be removed from your card unless the hire car
is damaged.
By hiring on Super Cover rates you will reduce the excess amount (i.e.
the amount you are liable for).
Benefits of Platinum cover
- no contract fee (usually R35);
- cover for damage to rim, hubcaps and windscreens;
- cover for water and under-carriage damage;
- 2 additional drivers free of charge (usually R135 per driver);
- no young drivers surcharge (usually R125 per driver);
- 1 tank of fuel;
- No rental or fuel deposit required;
Car Hire Driver Requirements
- Car Hire drivers must hold a valid, unendorsed driving licence
- For Non South African Licence holders and International Drivers Permit
is required for driving in South Africa
- South African residents must be 21 years or over
- Non South African residents under 21 years may be permitted if they
have held a full drivers licence for at least 2 years. A Young Drivers
surcharge will apply.
Which Vehicle Should You Hire?
Most roads in South Africa can be driven by all vehicle types we do recomend
hiring a vehicle with high ground clearance when travelling to some Safari
Lodges as you will likely be driving on some gravel/dirt roads to access
the lodge, the higher ground clearance will also give you a better vantage
point when Game Viewing. If you are not sure what vehicle type you will
need please enquire when making your booking.
Basic Small Sedan Car Hire (Group J)
No aircon or radio/tape/cd player |
Recommended for up to three adults and one child with limited luggage
traveling short distances mainly on sealed roads. Available for
hire from most major South African towns and airports.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R229 per day |
Excess in SA: R5000 |
Super Cover |
R277 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R685 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: VW Golf Chico or Similar
Seats: 4
Luggage: 1 large, 1 med, 1 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning: No
Radio/Tape/CD: No
ABS Brakes: No
Airbags: No
Power Steering: No
Manual/Automatic: Manual
Power Output: 54 KW
Estimated Range* (Km): 510 km
Fuel Capacity: 55 Litres |
Small Sedan Car with Radio/tape player (Group T) |
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Recommended for up to three adults and one child with limited luggage
traveling short distances mainly on sealed roads. Available for
hire from most major South African towns and airports.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R259 per day |
Excess in SA: R5000 |
Super Cover |
R314 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R714 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: VW Golf or Similar
Seats: 4
Luggage: 1 large, 1 med, 1 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning: Yes
Radio/Tape/CD: Yes
ABS Brakes: Yes
Airbags: Yes
Power Steering: No
Manual/Automatic: Manual
Power Output: 54 KW
Estimated Range* (Km): 600 km
Fuel Capacity: 60 Litres |
Medium Sedan Car with Power Steering, Radio/tape player &
Air-con (Group B) |
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Can seat up to four adults and one child. Available for hire from
most major South African towns and airports.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R279 per day |
Excess in SA: R5000 |
Super Cover |
R330 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R724 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: Toyota Corolla / Yaris/ Chevrolet Aveo or
Similar
Seats: 5
Luggage:
2 large, 1 med, 1 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning: Yes
Radio/Tape/CD:
Yes
ABS Brakes: Yes
Airbags:
Yes
Power Steering: Yes
Manual/Automatic:
Manual
Power Output: 71 KW
Estimated
Range* (Km): 550 km
Fuel Capacity:
60 Litres
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Large Sedan Car with Power Steering, Radio/tape player &
Air-con (Group I) |
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seat up to five adults. Available for hire from most major South
African towns and airports.
The higher vantage point given by these vehicles make these vehicles
a good choice for Game Viewing.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R259 per day |
Excess in SA: R5000 |
Super Cover |
R631 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R995 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: Toyota Avanza 1.5SX or Similar
Seats: 5
Luggage: 2 big, 1 medium,
1 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning:
Yes
Radio/Tape/CD: Yes
ABS Brakes:
Yes
Airbags: Yes
Power Steering:
Yes
Manual/Automatic: Manual
Power Output: 80 KW
Estimated Range* (Km):
500 km
Fuel Capacity: 45 Litres |
High Clearance Sedan Car with Power Steering, Radio/tape player
& Air-con (Group S) |
Can seat five adults. Available for hire from most major South
African towns and airports.
The higher vantage point given by these vehicles make these vehicles
a good choice for Game Viewing.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R699 per day |
Excess in SA: R6500 |
Super Cover |
R849 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R1325 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: Nissan X-Trail or Similar
Seats: 5
Luggage: 2 big, 1 medium,
1 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning:
Yes
Radio/Tape/CD: Yes
ABS Brakes:
Yes
Airbags: Yes
Power Steering:
Yes
Manual/Automatic: Manual
Power Output: 103 KW
Estimated Range* (Km):
600 km
Fuel Capacity: 60 Litres |
Double Cab 4x4 Backie |
A 4x4 pick up truck with a double cab recommended for up to four
adults and one child. Available for hire from most major South African
towns and airports.
Enquiries:
carhire@madbookings.com
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Standard Cover |
R875 per day |
Excess in SA: R8000 |
Super Cover |
R849 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
Platinum Cover |
R1325 per day |
Excess in SA: NIL |
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Specifications
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux 4X4 or Similar
Seats: 5
Luggage: 5 large, 5 med, 5 small
Doors: 5
Airconditioning: Yes
Radio/Tape/CD: Yes
ABS Brakes: No
Airbags: No
Power Steering: Yes
Manual/Automatic: Manual
Power Output: 118 KW
Estimated Range* (Km): 550 km
Fuel Capacity: 92 Litres |
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