Vehicle choice - Kruger

[Dzombo]

When we (2x adults 2x kids) go to Kruger, I usually hire a Fortuner.

For my trip in September, it will be just myself and my son.
I thought a Fortuner was a bit big (and exp) for just the 2 of us. So I have pre-booked a Toyota Rav 4 through Avis.
My thinking - high ground clearance, auto (manual drives me nuts in a game reserve), and a decent sized engine for the motorway there and back.

Anyone have any thoughts?
Good choice? Or other better options?

An area of concern though is I think some of the newer Toyota models don't have a spare, but rather one of those repair kits.
Hopefully I would never need it. But I guess there are Avis branches all over SA

[okie]

Hmmmm.... I am prejudiced in favour of a Landy

[Flutterby]

The Rav sounds good to me.

[okie]

Ground clearance is not really an issue , you need to be able to see more than just the impala's belly buttons when they are standing in the road next to you . In the RAV you are seated about 1 meter lower than the Landy , so if grass is high ..............

[Dzombo]

okie - not sure if Avis do Landrover. Don't think so. The Fortuna is a similar size, but as I say, for the 2 of us is a bit too big and I can't really justify the cost.

Flutterby - yup I think it will be the next best option.

[Richprins]

Ja, Dzombs..there is a thread here: https://www.africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=242&t=7604

Cost is the only factor, really, dunno if you have to pay all your own petrol, as that is a major factor in SA!

September will be dry, so not the end of the world for viewing.

So various options!

[Dzombo]

Richprins,
Thanks for that link. I will have a look.

I have just been to fill up my SO car for her. £1.23 (over R20) per litre.
It's costing me a fortune to fly to SA and car hire etc. I want to make the most of my trip. Not going to worry too much about the cost of fuel. But I do appreciate it is expensive for you

Yup, the grass shouldn't be too tall in September.

[Flutterby]

I have a Jeep Compass which is probably the same height as a Rav and never had problems seeing over the grass.

[Lisbeth]

We have never had any problems even with one of the small cars

[Richprins]

Over half our petrol price is used to sponsor government theft, Dzombs...they even sold our strategic oil reserve, or tried to!

It will get cheaper one day!