4x4 route in Southern Africa

Find 4×4 Routes Across Southern Africa

Looking for somewhere new to explore? Find 4×4 routes and trails across Southern Africa, from scenic gravel tracks and mountain trails to more challenging off-road adventures.

Search below to discover routes by location and explore useful information about difficulty, terrain and what to expect before you go.

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Planning Your 4×4 Adventure?

Looking for inspiration before choosing a route? Explore our guide to 4×4 trails in Southern Africa, with ideas for off-road adventures, destinations and trails worth adding to your travel plans.

Discover Your Next 4×4 Adventure

Southern Africa has some incredible roads, tracks and trails that take you far beyond the usual tourist routes. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed scenic drive, a weekend 4×4 trail or something more challenging, Off-Grid Adventures is building a growing collection of routes to help you decide where to go next.

Our route directory is community-focused and will continue growing as route owners, operators and fellow adventurers contribute new places to explore.

Need Somewhere to Stay?

Heading out on a 4×4 adventure often means finding somewhere nearby to camp or stay overnight.

Explore our growing collection of off-grid campsites, bush camps, cabins, lodges and other unique accommodation across Southern Africa.

Know a Great 4×4 Route?

Help us grow the collection.

If you own or operate a 4×4 trail, you can add it to Off-Grid Adventures for free. We also welcome suggestions from the adventure community about routes and trails worth discovering.