• Sedan vehicles can travel on all the roads that form part of this route.
• Four-wheel drive with low range transfer case is only required if you choose to explore the Bedrogberg 4x4 Trail in the northern section of Addo NP.
• Higher vehicles (such minibus transporters or 4x4 SUV's)are better for game viewing in Addo. In Kwandwe and Shamwari all game viewing is conducted in all-terrain open game viewing vehicles.
• Always take additional water
• Check spare tyre and tyre repair equipment

During this route you will be staying over in lodges and chalets in the parks and reserves.
• Fuel is available along the route.
• A wide selection of food is available in all the major towns along the way. This will be for travel days and snacks along the way.
• Water is clean and drinkable throughout the route

• Always have drinking water available as temperatures can sore during summer.
• Use sun-screen and eye protection against the sun, especially when spending time on the beaches and outdoors.
• There are large predators in Kwandwe, Addo and Shamwari. Always obey the rules of the parks and never leave your vehicle if not in a safe, designated place while traveling in the game reserves.
• The Alexandria forest is ideal for a day hike. Have a daypack and hiking boots/trainers available, and carry enough water and snacks for the 7km walk.
• A low population density ensures low criminal activities, but be aware in towns.

This route is a very family-orientated accommodated self drive holiday that focusses on activities for families with children. Children will have lots to learn about the wide variety of interesting places visited along the way. All lodges and accommodation is specifically chosen to cater for children with lots to do and experience for young and old. Interesting family activities at Kwandwe and Shamwari includes animal behaviour, spoor identification and track moulds, child-focussed rangers, cooking, wildlife movies, child-minder services, interpretive centres, kiddies menus and play facilities. Addo Main Camp has interesting facilities available for children with a jungle gym in the shape of an elephant as well as lots os space to walk and play.