Why Not Africa Tours

Travel Journal

Guided travel advice, practical preparation and honest answers from the road.

Latest travel guides

Choose a guide and prepare for the kind of journey you will genuinely enjoy.

4x4 Travel Guide

Understand how route guidance, group travel and your own 4x4 come together on a supported journey.

10 min read10 August 2026

Choosing your tour style

Compare lodge and camping 4x4 tours by comfort, preparation, vehicle needs and travel style, then choose the Why Not Africa journey that suits you.

6 min read10 September 2026

First-time 4x4 travellers

Learn how much 4x4 experience guided self-drive tours require, what beginners can expect and how to choose a tour suited to your confidence level.

6 min read10 September 2026

Vehicle suitability guide

Understand 4x4, AWD, ground clearance, tyres, load and vehicle preparation before choosing a guided self-drive tour in Southern Africa.

6 min read10 September 2026

Flower-season planning

Learn when Namaqualand flower season usually occurs, why blooms change yearly and how weather, sunshine and flexibility affect your experience.

6 min read10 September 2026

E-bike tour guide

Learn how a supported e-bike and 4x4 tour works, what fitness is needed and how couples can use the Drive, Ride, Swap format.

6 min read10 September 2026