Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 hire in South Africa: depots

Q: What is the difference between Bushlore Africa Cars and Bushlore Africa?

They are two separate offers, each with its own page. Bushlore Africa hires Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 79 vehicles equipped for camping, in Camp or Bush Camper versions. Bushlore Africa Cars offers a five-seat Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4, with no berths shown on its listing. Both depart from the same eight South African cities: compare them for your dates.

Q: In which cities can you collect the vehicle?

Eight cities have a depot: Johannesburg (in Midrand), Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Upington. The detailed addresses for Midrand and Cape Town appear on this page; for the others, the exact address is given in the offer and in your confirmation.

The rental company

Bushlore Africa Cars, a Toyota Hilux to criss-cross the country

Bushlore Africa Cars is a separate offer from Bushlore Africa, the rental company of 4x4s equipped for camping, which has its own page on CoolDrive. Here, the choice comes down to a single model: the Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4, automatic, with five seats. Its listing classifies it as a utility vehicle and shows no berths.

This Hilux is therefore better suited to a tour where you sleep in lodges, guesthouses or national park chalets. If you want to camp, check the equipment described in the offer, or look at Bushlore Africa’s models.

The vehicle can be collected in eight cities: Johannesburg, with a depot in Midrand, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Upington. CoolDrive has not yet recorded prices or conditions for this offer: mileage, excess and security deposit are stated in each offer.

Our view: a simple solution for anyone wanting a genuine Toyota 4x4 without the hassle of a tent, with departures well spread between the Lowveld, the coast and the Northern Cape. Its limits: a single model, no berths advertised and little recorded data to compare it.

Rental company profile

Bushlore Africa Cars in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Bushlore Africa Cars suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Bushlore Africa Cars · separate offer from Bushlore Africa
Model: Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4 · only vehicle offered
Category: Utility vehicle · four-wheel-drive pick-up
Seats: 5 · no berths shown on the model listing
Transmission: Automatic

Rental conditions

Mileage: Stated in each offer · not yet recorded by CoolDrive
Excess and security deposit: Shown in the offer · deposit usually held on a credit card
Minimum age: Depends on the offer · along with the required years of licence
Traffic: On the left · in the left-hand lane throughout the country
Borders: Depends on the offer’s conditions · Namibia, Botswana: permitted countries and documents to check

Insurance and extras

Camping equipment: Not stated · to check in the offer details
Extras: Detailed in each offer · to be added when booking

Network and availability

Departure cities: 8 · one depot per city
Gauteng: Johannesburg (Midrand), Pretoria · 31 Gallagher Avenue in Midrand
Cape Town: Unit 2, Concorde Park · 33 Concorde Crescent
Lowveld: Nelspruit, Hoedspruit · for Kruger Park and the private reserves
Indian Ocean coast: Durban, Port Elizabeth · KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape
Northern Cape: Upington · gateway to the Kalahari

The fleet

Bushlore Africa Cars vehicles in South Africa

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

Utility vehicle

Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4 5 Automatic

Branches

Bushlore Africa Cars branches in South Africa

Cape Town

Bushlore Africa Airport

Unit 2, Concorde Park, 33 Concorde Crescent, 7490 Cape Town

See the branch View map

Johannesburg

Bushlore Africa

31 Gallagher Avenue, 1682 Midrand

See the branch View map

6 delivery cities

Bushlore Africa Cars has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Network

Bushlore Africa Cars also operates in 8 other countries

Comparison

Bushlore Africa Cars compared with other rental companies in South Africa

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Bushlore Africa Cars	Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4, five seats	Not recorded: stated in each offer	4x4 with no berths advertised, 8 departure cities
Bushlore Africa	Hilux and Land Cruiser 79 equipped for camping (Camp, Bush Camper)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	4x4s for sleeping in the bush, 8 departure cities
Asco	Toyota Hilux, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Camping versions available	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Bare or equipped 4x4s, 5 departure cities
Africa on Wheels	Toyota Hilux, Fortuner, Land Cruiser, 11-seat Quantum	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Large groups, 2 departure cities
Britz	Hilux campers, double cab Hilux, 7-seat Fortuner, Jimny	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	4x4s with or without berths, 7 departure cities

Our view

Bushlore Africa Cars: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Bushlore Africa Cars is ideal if…

You are staying in lodges or chalets and only need a reliable 4x4 to get around
Changing gear with your left hand worries you: the transmission is automatic
You are travelling with five people at most, as a family or with friends
Your route links Kruger, the Drakensberg or the Kalahari via a few gravel tracks
You want to start from Durban, Port Elizabeth or Upington rather than the major airports

Bushlore Africa Cars is not ideal if…

You plan to sleep in the vehicle: no berths are advertised, see Bushlore Africa
Your group is more than five people
You like choosing between several sizes: only one model is offered
You dream of a fully equipped motorhome: Bobo Campers and Maui hire them
You want to know the mileage and excess before searching: they have not yet been recorded

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Bushlore Africa Cars

Book your nights before the vehicle

With no berths in the Hilux, every stop needs a roof. The chalets and bungalows in Kruger Park’s camps, like the lodges in the private reserves, fill up fast during South African school holidays and in the southern winter. Secure your accommodation first, then set your hire dates.
Read the conditions before paying

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any conditions for Bushlore Africa Cars. Before confirming, check in the offer the included mileage, the amount of the excess and security deposit, the required age and the permitted countries. Our experts can go through them with you.
Inspect the Hilux before leaving

At the depot, take the time to inspect the vehicle with the rental company: bodywork, tyres, spare wheel and jack. Photograph any existing scratches and save the assistance number in your phone before leaving the car park.
Choose your departure city based on your first park
- Hoedspruit or Nelspruit for Kruger;
- Upington for Kgalagadi and Augrabies;
- Durban for the Drakensberg and iSimangaliso;
- Port Elizabeth for Addo and the Garden Route.
Prepare for border crossings

A round trip to Namibia, Botswana or Eswatini needs preparation: the rental company must authorise it and provide the vehicle documents, often for a fee. Find out before booking if your itinerary leaves South Africa.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Bushlore Africa Cars

What is the difference between Bushlore Africa Cars and Bushlore Africa?

They are two separate offers, each with its own page. Bushlore Africa hires Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 79 vehicles equipped for camping, in Camp or Bush Camper versions. Bushlore Africa Cars offers a five-seat Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4, with no berths shown on its listing. Both depart from the same eight South African cities: compare them for your dates.

Can you sleep in the Bushlore Africa Cars Hilux?

The model listing mentions no berths: this Hilux is hired primarily for driving. So plan lodges, guesthouses or national park chalets for your nights. If the offer describes camping equipment, it will be detailed there; otherwise, turn to Bushlore Africa’s 4x4 campers.

In which cities can you collect the vehicle?

Eight cities have a depot: Johannesburg (in Midrand), Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Upington. The detailed addresses for Midrand and Cape Town appear on this page; for the others, the exact address is given in the offer and in your confirmation.

Is mileage unlimited with Bushlore Africa Cars?

We have not yet recorded any Bushlore Africa Cars offer, so we have no mileage to announce. It is stated in each offer when you search: read it before booking, as distances are long in South Africa. With Britz, Asco or Bushlore Africa, our records show unlimited mileage.

How much does Bushlore Africa Cars hire cost in South Africa?

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any prices for Bushlore Africa Cars: we prefer not to suggest a figure. The price varies with the season, the duration and the departure city. Run a CoolDrive search with your dates: the price shown includes mandatory fees and can be read alongside the offers from the country’s other rental companies.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Bushlore Africa Cars

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Bushlore Africa Cars

4.5/5 (108 reviews)

Tripadvisor 4.5/5 58 reviews
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 50 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Booking for the first time was canceled by the site as the provider had no more availability, and the second proposal is double the price!

Marc-Henri R.

South Africa · Jun 2025

Avis Vérifiés

The motorhome is rented out simply, quickly, and professionally.

South Africa · Oct 2024

Trustpilot

We were given a Maui Camper Van with a lot of defects, Maui Cape Town was kind enough to replace the van but the new van's geyser did not work and the water tank had a leak. We were out in the middle of nowhere in a campsite without electricity and we were far away from a bathroom (no hot water) and a tap. Also, it was inconvenient to not be able to shower in freezing cold weather. They did send someone out to try and fix it but he could not do so. It was also inconvenient to re-pack all our belongings (6 pax) from one truck to the other. It felt as if all our little break away was revolving around a camper van. My experience was not great, especially since we had guests from Durban and I would have thought Maui Cape Town would at least contact me today and release my holding deposit. We left a message for the manager to contact us on Saturday when we dropped off the van. This did have an impact on our trip and experience.

South Africa · Jul 2024

Trustpilot

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 hire in South Africa

Why book Bushlore Africa Cars with CoolDrive?

In one search, the Bushlore Africa Cars Hilux appears alongside the 4x4s from Asco, Britz or Africa on Wheels, for the same city and the same dates. The amount shown includes mandatory fees, and the offer sets out the conditions before payment. Our experts help you choose the departure depot and build a realistic itinerary.

What excess and security deposit does Bushlore Africa Cars charge?

No excess has yet been recorded for this offer. The excess amount, the security deposit and the ways to reduce them are stated in the offer. On the day of departure, the deposit is usually held on the main driver’s credit card: check your available limit before you go.

Can you drive to Namibia or Botswana with this 4x4?

The rental company advertises travel across Southern Africa, but leaving the country depends on each offer’s conditions: accepted countries, documents handed over at pick-up and any fees. Check these points before planning the Botswana side of Kgalagadi, the Fish River Canyon or the Okavango Delta.

Can you return the Hilux in another city?

With eight depots spread from Cape Town to Hoedspruit, a trip that does not return to the starting point is possible, for example from Durban to Port Elizabeth. Choose a different return city when searching: CoolDrive then shows only the offers that accept it, with one-way fees included if there are any.

Where to sleep on a tour without berths?

South Africa offers a wide choice: B&Bs and guesthouses in towns and villages, lodges in private reserves, chalets and bungalows in national park camps. In Kruger, sleeping inside the park avoids long drives to the gates, which close at the end of the day.

How many people and how much luggage fit in the Hilux?

The Bushlore Africa Cars Toyota Hilux has five seats. Luggage usually travels in the pick-up’s load bed: ask whether it is covered, and bring soft bags rather than hard suitcases. With five adults and luggage, space remains limited for a long tour.

About us

Hire a Bushlore Africa Cars 4x4 in South Africa with CoolDrive Nomad

Bushlore Africa Cars offers a Toyota Hilux 2.5TD 4x4, automatic with five seats, for touring South Africa while staying in lodges or chalets. The vehicle can be collected in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit or Upington: ideal for reaching Kruger Park, the Kalahari, the Garden Route or the Drakensberg mountains without crossing the whole country.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare this offer with the 4x4s from Bushlore Africa, Asco, Britz or Africa on Wheels in the same search, with a price shown including mandatory fees. The hire conditions, not yet recorded for this offer, are detailed before payment. To find out the price, enter your departure city and dates.

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