AroundAboutCars has been serving the backpacker market for years and know exactly what it takes to get you where you want to go, at the right price. They have 80 offices across South Africa and Namibia and offer perks like free additional driver and the most awesome staff in the world. Sound too good to be true? Like the Buddha says, the only way to know for sure, is to check it out for yourself. So pack your karma, pick your car and head out on a pilgrimage. You won’t get lost on the way to nirvana if you rent a trusty GPS, and any unexpected breakdown in reality is handled by the roadside assistance teams.

Take no chances with zero excess and full insurance at super competitive rates and be totally spontaneous thanks to unlimited kilometres and the freedom to cross the borders to all neighbouring countries. Sleeping out is no problem, ‘cos they offer camping equipment, 4x4s and camper vans. If you prefer your bed duvet’d and downy, check out their discounted accommodation countrywide (check website for details).

You can pick up and drop off a car at every major airport, although they’ll also collect and drop off at no charge within a certain distance. If you do find paradise and decide to stay, a one way rental is no problem.