Issue 10 (Aug 2021)

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Welcome
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Land Cruiser 300: It’s Here…
From this month, a few proud owners will be able park a new Land Cruiser 300 in their driveway. Yes, it’s a pricey beast (starting from over R1.2-mill), but it is also a lot of car. After months of speculation, we now know a little more about the ran
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Over to >> YOU!
Thank you so much for your magazine – we love travelling with you on your adventures. As avid adventurers, the pandemic and resultant lockdown became rather frustrating but at least your magazine kept the blues at bay! As family we particularly enjoy
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BT-50 Pulls No Punches
After the first teaser in June, South Africa now has official pricing and specs for the all-new Mazda BT-50, which is a full import from Thailand, based in large part on the forthcoming next-gen Isuzu D-Max. The model line-up has been aligned with Ma
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Crossover Corolla
Corolla enthusiasts will, for the first time, now have a compact SUV boasting the famous nameplate, and it’s been a long time coming. Meet the Corolla Cross, a modern take on the SUV concept that will slot in above the CH-R and below the RAV4 in term
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Ford Dishes Up Heavy Weather
Considering the success of the Ford Ranger Thunder introduced in August 2020, it comes as no surprise that the blue oval has produced another weather-themed special edition called the Stormtrak. Building on the Wildtrak’s specs and looks, the Stormtr
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Fresh new Eclipse Cross
Soon after its 2019 introduction, Mitsubishi has released the second generation of its front-drive compact SUV contender, the Eclipse Cross, with a raft of improvements to styling, safety, technology and performance. The exterior design makeover adds
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Roll-on Over
The Sherp UTV is a strange little all-roader with giant pneumatic wheels made in the Ukraine since 2015, and sold mostly to mining companies and NGOs in North America that need to deliver goods and people to impossible places. The little beastie can
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Gear & Gadgets
Tauro supplies a variety of cargo nets, including those used to divide up loadbeds and tie down roof rack loads. These are known as cargo barrier nets, and do just that: prevent loads from shifting into the passenger space. They will also deter your
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Botswana, You Beaut!
Even though I was raised in a household with no interest in any form of camping or outdoor adventure lifestyle, there was always something about travelling through the continent of Africa that intrigued me. As a teenager, I loved researching interest
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About Sat4 Rent
Our trip through Botswana took us to remote locations with limited cell phone coverage. From previous experience, we knew that BeMobile (the local network) provided the best reception in the Delta, and this would be sporadic at best. Being in contact
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Audi’s Electric Challenger
Audi, in conjunction with Q Motorsport, is poised to compete in the 2022 Dakar with its full-electric Audi RS Q e-tron, against the full field of conventionally-powered racers. The e-tron uses an electric drivetrain with a motor-generator unit MGU) o
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The Blue Bomer TOW VEHICLE: Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LX 4X4
Confession time. I do not like towing. I especially do not like towing off-road. There are a couple of good reasons for this. First, the added weight messes with your fuel consumption. Second, it is very difficult to reverse a trailer in sand or mud
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The New Challenger
Nissan bakkies have been on the local market for many years, and have their share of loyal fans. However, my exposure to date has only been to the NP300 workhorse, which was essentially unchanged from its introduction in the 1990s, and the more recen
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Outbound Thunder 4x4 Camper Trailer
Personally, I don’t mind a rooftop tent, but it is part of your vehicle, and you must pack it all away whenever you need to move. My preference when staying in one place for more than a day, is to set up camp and leave it all behind while I go for a
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Khwai Community Concession
Wedged between the big-ticket attractions of Chobe National Park to the east and Moremi Game Reserve to the south, Khwai lies on the eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta. With no borders drawn around it on the map, Khwai is often overlooked in favou
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Chobe National Park
This park is accessible via a variety of camps and lodges, rather than just the camps on the concession itself, hence it attracts larger crowds. In our opinion, however, Chobe along with Savuti is definitely worthy of consideration when planning your
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Nxai Pan
Nxai Pan forms the northernmost boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans system and lies northwest of Ntwetwe. Nxai Pan National Park was declared just 50 years ago to protect the unusual ecosystem and was extended in 1992 to include Baines Baobabs. Animal
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Kubu Island / Lekhubu Island
Kubu Island is located en route to four major parks and game reserves in Botswana and is the only place in Botswana that has prominent rocky features with views over the Makgadikgai salt pans. Apart from its unique aesthetic beauty, Kubu Island also
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Elephant Sands
Elephant Sands is a bush lodge & campsite located 53 km from Nata, just off the Nata-Kasane tarred road. It is renowned for its elephants which congregate around the waterhole right in front of the lodge, just metres from guests. There is plenty of o
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With The Milnes Africa Is Your Oyster
After more than three decades of experience in the tourism industry, nature-loving South African couple Louis and Laetitia Milne have opened their third business in Botswana, Captivating Destination. We asked them how it all started. Through Captivat
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Bush Recipes
2 large eggs1 tbsp chopped tomato (or use tomato and onion relish)1 tbsp chopped mushroomsSalt & pepper to taste1 tbsp chopped onion1tbsp chopped bell pepper½ cup grated cheese • Bring a large pot of water to boil.• Crack the eggs into a large reseal
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Adventure For Hire!
We hit the road from Strand, raring to go, and exchange our car in Brackenfell for the Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX. The brand new little beast is dark grey and looks ready to tackle anything we can throw at it. We pack our frozen meat, wors, butter and chee
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Travel Guide
The company was started in 2018 with a small fleet of 1.3-litre third-generation Jimnys. The newer fourthgeneration Jimny was added towards the end of 2020 and is very popular among both national and international tourists. Both vehicles are excellen
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Kaokoland - Picture-perfect Thirstland Filled With Magic
Sleeping under the stars on a stretcher out in the open is something that myself and Des try to do as often as we can. It’s difficult on most of our tours as we are normally in wildlife areas with lions, leopards and sneaky hyenas creeping around the
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About ULTIMATE ADVENTURES
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Sensible Solar
The wild camping movement has it right. You do want to be out in the sticks, enjoying the scenery all to yourself. Thing is, you will also have to be fully off the grid, with no Eskom to keep the fridge running and the kettle on the boil. In any even
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Berg-en-Dal Beauty
If a visit to the Kruger National Park is not on your bucket list, you should update your list. It is important to remember, though, that it's about more than just the Big Five and those picture-perfect sightings in the Kruger. Most visitors drive th
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Die Hal The Final Descent
The Elands Pass is the final descent into the long, low altitude valley called Gamkaskloof, more commonly known as "Die Hel". This pass descends 477 m over a distance of 4.7 km, producing a very stiff average gradient of just under 1:10. This pass, a
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About Swartberg Nature Reserve
Gamkaskloof is located in the Swartberg Nature Reserve, a 121 000 ha reserve open to the public and situated between the Great Karoo and Klein Karoo. It was declared a World Heritage site in 2014 and is bordered by the Gamkapoort Nature Reserve immed
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Free State Favourites
Wonderfully removed from the city noise, Tava Lingwe Game Lodge truly offers visitors rest for the soul. Each of the 80 sites has its own powerpoint, and the communal ablution facilities are neatly maintained (there are also two family bathrooms). Th
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Rikus’ Top Camp Tips
Important things campers should consider when choosing a destination: • Is there electricity and warm water at the campsite?• Is there enough sunshine on the camping stands during winter, and enough shade in summer?• Is the campsite pet-friendly – it
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Potent Pythons
The world’s longest snake is the Reticulated Python of Asia that may in unusual cases reach 7.5 m in length, while the Green Anaconda from South America reaches 6.55 m but is far bulkier. The Southern African Python, Python (previously known as the R
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It’s A Tribe Thing!
“I am an avid overlander and petrolhead at heart, always dreaming about that special rig or next adventure,” said Vian. “However, I noticed there were not may South African pages and – based on the success of Australian fan pages – I decided to start
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The Right Mode For That Perfect Shot
This mode is nothing more than point and shoot and hope for the best. The camera calculates everything needed to take a photograph. It sets the shutter speed, aperture (depth of field), ISO (light sensitivity), white balance, metering and picture sty
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The Race For Space
During the 1980s, larger families in South Africa did not have many choices when it came to leisure vehicles. You could buy a Hi-Ace, or more likely, a VW Kombi. The sliding door, many rows of seats and vast available space made it a great option for
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Camping 101: Essential Camping Gear
While a camping trip requires some preparation and the right basic gear, it doesn’t need to be expensive or too complex. With a few simple items and some know-how, you can make great memories for years to come. It is an ongoing process, and campers t
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Onca 4x4’s Dream Machine
Popular Afrikaans songwriter and singer Appel knew there was only one crew to call when he wanted to live his dream of adventuring in Africa. And, as far as we know, there was only one vehicle on his list. No surprise that Appel, also known as Christ
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) WINNER “I love my Maddi as she has taken me places no other vehicle could have, always putting a smile on my face while doing it! She might not be the fastest or have all the fancy amenit
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The Family Companion
Known on social media as @tracksntravel, Coenraad, Anaschka and Ru-Wayne Oberholster are the proud owners of a 2003 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 called Mufasa. They have modified the Landy to fit their needs which have changed and evolved as son Ru-Wa
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