Ray wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We are looking to do a driving holiday in South Africa.
Here's the country's #1 car rental company: http://www.avis.co.za
and select the link to the "International Visitors Special".
It is the best combination of rental rate + insurance that you,
as a tourist, will find.
> Is it *really* dangerous to drive about wherever? I cannot imagine
> that it would be.
"Wherever"? yes, there are parts of the big cities where you
would not be totally safe. The countryside? Travel during
the day and enjoy the beauty and safety of this wonderful
country.
>> Are there many "motels"about or would one need to carefully plan the
>> itinerary
>
The B&B and Guest House sector are highly developed and
I recommend this site for your research.
http://www.wheretostay.co.za/general/accommodation.htm
It is not a booking agency, but a web site that links you
directly to the operators of the accommodations. Lots of
information and lots of quality places to stay.
I do disagree with one other person who replied to you;
except for the metropolitan areas, I would say there are
not a lot of motor inns.
What may surprise you (or anyone) is how advertising, commercial
activity, etc., is limited to the towns and cities. The road system,
which is well developed, is mostly free of businesses. Major oil
companies have big service plazas, and you must pay in cash..
credit cards are not accepted for petrol purchases anywhere
in the country.
For ALL information about travel in South Africa, this is the place:
http://www.cbel.com/south_africa/
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