Driving in South Africa — International Driving Permit guide
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運転先 South Africa

Garden Route, Cape Town, and safari parks. Drive on the left through diverse and spectacular landscapes.

写真: Timon Studler / Unsplash

基本情報

IDP Status
国際運転免許証が必要
通行側
左側

速度制限

60
市街地
60 km/h
100
郊外
100 km/h
120
高速道路
120 km/h

国別旅行ガイド

South Africa offers extraordinary diversity in a single country—spectacular wildlife, stunning landscapes, world-class wine, and complex history. This nation at Africa's southern tip rewards visitors with experiences found nowhere else.

Cape Town ranks among the world's most beautiful cities with Table Mountain as backdrop, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and nearby Cape Point where two oceans meet. The Winelands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek provide world-class wines in spectacular settings.

The Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth passes through forests, beaches, and charming towns like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Whale watching at Hermanus and cage diving with great white sharks near Cape Town offer wildlife extremes.

Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, provides exceptional Big Five viewing with self-drive safari options. Private reserves adjacent to Kruger offer luxury lodge experiences.

The Drakensberg mountains provide dramatic hiking terrain. The KwaZulu-Natal coast combines Zulu culture with beaches and wetlands. Johannesburg confronts apartheid history at the Apartheid Museum and Soweto while showcasing new creative energy.

South African cuisine reflects diverse heritage—Cape Malay curries, braai (barbecue), biltong, and excellent wines from multiple regions.

Driving in South Africa is on the left with good main roads. An International Driving Permit is required. Self-drive safaris require early morning starts. Exercise security awareness, particularly in urban areas.

おすすめドライブスポット

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Garden Route
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Cape Peninsula
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Kruger National Park
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Drakensberg Mountains

運転のヒント

国際運転免許証は常に国内免許証と一緒に携帯してください
現地の交通規則をよく確認しておきましょう
レンタカー利用時は保険の要件を確認してください
現地の速度制限を遵守してください

よくある質問

Do I need an IDP to drive in South Africa?

Yes, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in South Africa. The IDP works alongside your national driving license.

Which side of the road do they drive on in South Africa?

In South Africa, traffic drives on the left side of the road.

What are the speed limits in South Africa?

Speed limits in South Africa: urban areas — 60 km/h, rural roads — 100 km/h, highways — 120 km/h.

How do I get an IDP for South Africa?

You can get your IDP online through our website in just a few minutes. You'll need a photo and your national driving license details.

旅行の準備はできましたか South Africa?

Get your International Driving Permit in minutes and start exploring!

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お役立ち情報

国コードZA
走行側左側
IDPステータスRequired
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