Adventure Afrika

What a year this has been! When 2020 started, just like many of you, I had no clue what awaited me. Who could have guessed that our entire way of living would be turned upside down, leaving many of us to pick up the pieces. I certainly never imagined

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) recently updated their SUV offerings by adding a few new models to the line-up, including the much-awaited GLA. This latest GLA is the biggest and most luxurious to date, ensuring the entry-level model in the brand's

KIA Motors South Africa, a subsidiary of Motus Corporation, continued its support of Johannesburg-based RADA through the donation of a KIA K2700 during the national lockdown, as well as a cash donation of R100 000. Additionally the Korean automaker h

If, as a little girl, you told me that cars would be equipped with driver aids that essentially give it self-driving abilities I would have thought you had watched one too many instalments of the Back to the Future franchise. Similarly, if you had to

In the north of the reserve, located on the banks of the Selati River, the lodge was only recently opened and is already developing a reputation for incredible cuisine and a spectacular location. The impressive 40-bed luxury lodge (20 individual chal

Tour guides and books describe Zambia as the land of waterfalls and large lakes. What is often omitted from these tales and writings, though, is that it is also the land of unknown roads; roads that lead to the most beautiful places on this continent

Maybe it was the bright body colour, or perhaps its cheeky stance, but when I first laid eyes on this little giant, I couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel. Always up for an adventure, the Jimny simply begs to be played with, and I can understand why

Where does one start when writing about the New Defender? Would it be in 1947 when it was born, or 1949 when the first Land Rover Series I was sold in South Africa? Or would one focus on the fact that one of its biggest and certainly most expensive t

While driving the new Defender was undoubtedly the highlight of these three days, it was not the only reason we were here. The aim was to see what the Kingsley Holgate and Do More Foundations was trying to achieve with the Mzanzi Edge expedition. It

Excited to leave the concrete jungle for the first time since the national lockdown, we picked the Baviaanskloof 4x4 Adventure for the promise of a relaxed trip filled with beautiful sunsets and starry nights, set against the unspoilt beauty of the s

On holiday my mom had one important rule… Okay, she had many, but the one I actually quite liked was that we HAD TO have pudding on Christmas Day, regardless of where in the world we found ourselves. As we were keen seaside campers, it was usually so

THE PRIZE: A 3-night luxury stay for two people at MOPANE BUSH LODGE in Limpopo including breakfast, dinners and 2 activities per day PLUS a couples’ spa treatment at the Wellness Sala Spa. VALUE: R25 000 HOW? Email us on: info@4x4afrika.com (use “Su

The first Nissan Patrol came off the assembly line in the Japanese factory close to 70 years ago, making 2021 a significant milestone for this prestigious model from the land of the rising sun. The most recent model – the second facelift of the Y62 m

It may seem obvious why your vehicle’s headlights are crucial to your driving experience. Yes, they light things up at night, and since up to 40% of driving in South Africa takes place after dark, it is vital to get the best headlights for your car.

Arbeidsloon is a family farm, owned by the Fivaz family, and is one of the jewels of the Garden Route. A mere 20 kilometres from Mossel Bay and with a short piece of gravel road before the entrance, it is a delightful getaway option for locals longin

Winding through some of Mpumalanga's breath-taking scenery, the (in)famous Long Tom Pass is one of those "I love to hate you" passes in South Africa. It is 26.2 kilometres long (or even longer depending on where one starts measuring), plus it display

Dome tents are the most popular tent option due to it being relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Designed for a vast range of uses and conditions, they are ideal for those who do a mixture of overnight/weekend trips or those who do not stay in one

Modified to the brim with equipment and accessories to ensure an optimal overlanding experience, Johan Botha’s Isuzu is often the envy of fellow adventurers on expeditions. Having ticked a wealth of bucket-list destinations – including many to his fa