Driving in South Africa — International Driving Permit guide
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在以下地区驾车 South Africa

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

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基本信息

IDP Status
需要国际驾照
行驶方向
靠左

限速规定

60
市区
60 km/h
100
郊区
100 km/h
120
高速公路
120 km/h

国家旅行指南

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.

热门驾车目的地

1
Garden Route
2
Cape Peninsula
3
Kruger National Park
4
Drakensberg Mountains

驾车贴士

始终随身携带国际驾照及本国驾照
熟悉当地交通规则
租车时核实保险要求
遵守当地限速规定

常见问题解答

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.

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实用信息

国家代码ZA
行驶方向靠左
国际驾照状态Required
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