Originally Posted by
Happy
Given that, there is no need to wander to the dirt roads if the road conditions are poor.
There is no basis in fact for the assertion that game viewing along tarred roads is better than along gravel ones. Your anecdotal experiences proves nothing.
Which roads to drive depends on a whole host of factors. In most instances the road surface is only a minor consideration, if not completely irrelevant.
Originally Posted by
Happy
The road condition at Mountain Zebra was MUCH better than in Addo due to Mountain Zebra's roads are primarily gravel versus Addo's are primarily mud.
All the public roads in Addo are tarred or graded.
With some exceptions (i.e. designated 4x4 trails), all roads in SA national parks are suitable to normal sedans. Heavy rain may result in temporary closures, though.
Johan