Drive South Africa Announcement

Hi friends

Welcome to Drive South Africa's February Newsletter. The festive season has simmered down, leaving a few singed bank accounts in its wake, and the gears of 2011 are back in full motion, our focus now shifts towards Namibia and the approaching 4x4 safari season.

4x4 safaris typically require careful planning and a fair amount of lead-time to ensure you get exactly what you need for your safari. This month we explore some of the 4x4 and off roads trails in Namibia as well as some camping and safari trips in the desolate splendour that is South Africa's western neighbour. We've also got some beginner photography tips to help you better capture those magical moments, and a series of action adventures to keep your adrenaline levels topped up.

March sees the 33rd annual Cape Argus Cycle Race take place on the Cape Peninsula, this is the largest timed cycle event in the world and with more than 30,000 entrants, promises to be another terrific occasion. Tamzyn has an exclusive interview with Penny Krohn, 8 times World Master's Cycling gold medalist and Cape Argus Veteran, competing in her 27th consecutive race, and we've included a post about the history of the event and this year's route.

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We love hearing about the adventures and exploits you get up to in Africa, if you've got a story to tell, we'd love to here about it. Please get in touch with tales of your adventures.

For those of you planning a trip into Namibia you're in for an amazing adventure, and to all of you riding in this year's Argus, good luck!

Andrew and the Drive South Africa Team.

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Penny Krohn Darling of the Cape Argus Cycle Tour

As Cape Town’s streets are transformed into a frenzied cycling arena in the momentous build-up to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2011, Drive South Africa takes some time out to catch up with Cape Argus Cycle veteran Penny Krohn who is riding her 27th consecutive Cape Argus, and has placed first in her age group in 25 of these races.

Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2011

The epic 33rd annual Cape Argus Cycle Race is fast approaching and if the increasing numbers of cyclists pedaling hurriedly around Cape Town roads are anything to go by this year’s event will be an even more impressive show than last year’s

Best 4x4 trails in Namibia

The insane natural plateaus, towering sand dunes and thick bush of Namibia’s 4x4 trails and off-road routes are the picturesque setting for some of Africa's greatest 4x4 adventure holidays and off-road safaris.

Namibia's 4x4 Hidden Gem

For those ardent 4x4 adventurers among you looking to escape the madness for some solitary 4x4 off-roading we at Drive South Africa suggest you try the Doros Crater 4x4 Trail (Note: This one is for big boys only!)

Namibian Safari and Camping Tours

Namibian holiday safaris and self-drive camping tours are the best Africa holiday experience crammed full of the world's most breathtaking landscapes, extreme adventure activities and vibrant friendly cultures.

4x4 in Namibia: Be Prepared

Recently named one of Lonely Planet’s top 2010 best value for money holiday destinations, Namibia is a bounty of natural beauty and great hospitality for the avid 4x4 enthusiasts of any skill level. Drive South Africa offers up our guide to 4x4 off-roading in Namibia.

Top Photography Tips for Beginners

We at Drive South Africa know how frustrating it can be to come back from a fantastic holiday only to discover that those award-winning photos you thought you took were a grand failure. No worries, here is our guide of 10 top photography tips for beginners to improve your photography techniques and skills and get you taking some impressive holiday snapshots.

Top 5 Action Adventures

Here are Drive South Africa’s top 5 action adventure attractions for all you hardcore adrenalin junkies and extreme living travellers out there

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2010

The Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, currently on at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, will fascinate you with impressive photographs of the drama and beauty of our planet. At less than R20 entry, it's a steal!

February Car Hire Specials

We're offering specials on compact cars during February, get the Hyundai Atos, the Chevy Spark or the Kia Picanto at reduced prices until 31st of October 2011

4x4 Discount

Our 1st Quarter 4x4 discount is still running, and will continue for another 6 weeks, until the end of March 2011, we also have a 10% discount on selected 4x4s in South Africa and Namibia until the end of October 2011

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