Classic cars and classic car rallies are undoubtedly having a resurgence. Not only do they bring a sense of romance back into travel but they also allow you to have a more authentic and hands on travel experience.

With many vintage car enthusiasts looking for new territories, countries and continents to explore, most have not yet had the chance to include sub-Saharan Africa to their list yet there are not many places that afford you the opportunity to be driving alongside lions and elephants one day, cruising along palm-fronted beaches the next and then up dramatic mountain passes only a few days later. With countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Rwanda ideally suited for vintage car trips and with one of the globe’s greatest expedition adventures being a trans-Africa vintage car expedition the only question that surely remains is when are you getting behind the wheel of your ‘old gal’ in Africa?