Adventure Afrika

Affipadaf anniversary adventure

As an adventurous couple who love to travel, whether it be a short trip closer to home or a longer adventure through South Africa and beyond, the last months have been quite challenging. This was after an accident in Botswana in July, when we lost our trusty Mitsi – a 2008 Mitsubishi Triton 3.2-DI-D 4x4.

However, after an eventful few months, we have a new four-wheel partner, a 2011 VW Amarok 2.0 TDI 4x4 that we have modified and named AmaTrokkie (read more about her on p44). The first trip with the vehicle was a relaxing family camping trip close to home at the Olifants River Lodge. However, Jaco had planned another trip in secret for our first wedding anniversary just a week later. This was to be a three-day

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