Latin Drive – it's arrived!
Way back in 2017 we quietly launched our self drive programme in Argentina & Chile to repeat Safari Drive clients and we were delighted by the response from our clients who have ventured out, to amongst other areas, the wilds of Patagonia, the stunning Lake District, Iguazu Falls, the jaw-dropping landscape of the Puna and the North West. They’ve tasted some of the best Malbecs in Mendoza, ridden with gauchos and stayed in truly authentic estancias.
Where did this idea stem from?
We have always been keen on the idea of expanding the Safari Drive concept into new parts of the world, maintaining our core principles of bespoke, fully supported, quality self drive experiences; allowing you to have a unique and adventurous holiday whilst travelling independently. We’ve really been buoyed and encouraged by the positive feedback from many successful trips already in Argentina and Chile, but we didn't want to stop there…
Opening up in Latin America
With this in mind we have proudly begun our expansion into Latin America for new and existing clients with exciting self drive routes in Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Brazil, as well of course in amazing Argentina!
Introducing Latin Drive!
How it began
At the start, a dilemma we encountered with the introduction of Argentina to our portfolio, was that it was out of place amongst the other Safari Drive destinations. Our Safari Drive website has naturally been Africa-centric since 1993 and we felt new visitors to our website might either miss Argentina or indeed query our geographical knowledge! Knowing how many great driving routes there are in Latin America we had been dreaming for a while about the possibility of a distinct programme and now we are proud to have Safari Drive’s flamboyant little sister, Latin Drive.
Same UK Team, New Destinations
Exciting new tailor-made itineraries are available to book through our UK team of experts. Please email or call us to discuss our new trips. Do check out our Latin Drive website.
What our clients say
“It was a long wait (we first booked for May 2020), but the trip exceeded our expectations. Argentina is so beautiful it takes your breath away. The trip was organised to perfection. We had very knowledgeable guides where it mattered (Buenos Aires and the Puna). Except for the Puna we drove everywhere ourselves. We stayed at all kinds of places, always the best available according to the location. Some were hidden gems, which we would never have been able to find ourselves.”
Patrick, April 2022
"Our visit to the Puna was one of the most extraordinary trips I have ever done. Sometimes it felt like we were exploring the surface of another planet. Our guide was a font of knowledge and all the logistics worked seamlessly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Safari Drive for a trip in South America."
Howard, May 2017
