Tours · Cape Town, Western Cape
Routes Rediscovered
Self-Drive 4x4 Safaris and Overland Trips Across Africa, in Your Own Land Cruiser
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About
About Routes Rediscovered
Routes Rediscovered is a locally owned adventure travel company in Cape Town. It plans self-drive 4x4 safaris, hosted trips, mobile camping and small-group tours in 14 African countries, from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana to Kenya, Rwanda and Madagascar.
Founder Mark Bland drives his own 76 Series Land Cruiser. His self-drive trips can be done in your own vehicle or in one of their rental 4x4s. They plan the route, book the campsites, lodges and activities, and stay in touch while you are on the road.
For longer expeditions they offer a consulting service: route planning, pre-trip briefings, packing lists, training, and 4x4 builds and modifications with Paul Marsh 4x4. They also run overlanding courses near Cape Town and a range of trips planned and endorsed by Paul Marsh.
Services
What they offer
Self-Drive 4x4 Safaris
Custom routes and itineraries, with campsite, lodge and activity bookings. Drive your own Cruiser or hire a 4x4 from them.
Overlanding and Expedition Consulting
Route planning, pre-trip briefings, packing lists, training, and 4x4 builds and modifications with Paul Marsh 4x4.
Overlanding Courses
The 2-night Gateway to Overlanding course near Cape Town, and a 5-day training package that includes 4x4 driving, recovery and bush mechanics.
Hosted Safaris and Small-Group Tours
Hosted self-drive trips in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia with camp, meals and a field guide handled, plus set-departure small-group tours.
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Questions
Can I use my own Land Cruiser on a Routes Rediscovered trip?
Yes. Their self-drive safaris can be done in your own vehicle or in one of their rentals, and their expedition consulting is offered to people with their own vehicles too. Self-drive safaris
Can they help get my Land Cruiser ready for a long trip?
Yes. Their consulting service includes 4x4 builds and modifications with Paul Marsh 4x4, plus advice on equipment, kit and packing lists. Expedition consulting
Do they offer overlanding training?
Yes. The Gateway to Overlanding course is a hosted 2-night trip in a wilderness area just outside Cape Town. There is also a 5-day training package where you pick five courses, such as 4x4 driving and recovery, bush mechanics and first aid. Courses
Which countries do they cover?
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Lesotho, eSwatini and Madagascar.
How much does a trip cost?
Prices are not published for most trips: you get a quote. As a past example, their September 2025 Gateway to Africa 22-day hosted 4x4 tour from Kruger to the Okavango Delta was priced from US$17,850 per person sharing, all inclusive. Gateway to Africa
How do I contact them?
Email hello@routesrediscovered.co.za or call +27 71 676 9075. They are at 99 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town. Contact
Talk to Routes Rediscovered
Cape Town travel company that plans self-drive 4x4 safaris in 14 African countries. Take your own Land Cruiser or hire a 4x4 from them.
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