Issue 5 (Mar 2021)

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Editor-In-Chief: Mary Willemse Publisher: Anton Willemse Snr Head of Content: Justin Jacobs Head of Design: Simone Anderson Journalist: Lizaan Snyman Editorial coordinator: Anton Willemse Jnr Sales: Anton Willemse Snr Contributors: Anton & Natasha Sc
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Welcome
Thank you for picking up your copy of Adventure Afrika. Our magazine is well into its fifth issue. It hasn’t been easy, but we have pushed through. Your positive feedback, coupled with our passion for this adventure called life, has guided us along t
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Making Headlines
The locally assembled Ford Ranger Raptor now comes fitted with the award-winning General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyre as a standard original equipment (OE) fitment. This is a significant accolade for this tyre range, produced at the Continental Tyre
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Over to>> YOU!
About #Subaru working on a new #ToyotaHilux based Brumby: Publisher Anton Willemse got stuck towing in Botswana. “I know the rules and was telling everyone in the convoy to remember to allow enough space between them and the vehicle in front to ensur
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A Ford Fit For Everyone
Arriving in Durban for the latest Ford launch, the jokes about the brand flying us out to sample another "sticker pack" is rife. And I guess not entirely unwarranted – in its pursuit to plug every available bakkie gap in the market, there are now 44
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A Family Affair
The Ranger Base model offers an economical package that ticks the basic requirements in the no frills workhorse segment. Dual front airbags, a driver seatbelt minder and ABS with Electronic brakeforce distribution are fitted as standard. So is a 12V
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Gear & gadgets
Take your desk further with the CORE-T4 tablet. Whether its for industrial, construction or adventure travel use, the CORE-T4 tables proves its mettle. The 8-inch screen covered in Gorilla Glass 3 is rich and bright, and the large 7 000mAh battery wi
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Tough, tougher… Porsche?
Porsche has enjoyed a relatively long and successful run in the world of cross-country rally. One of the most iconic is the German automaker's stint in the famous Dakar Rally. Let's take a drive down memory lane to see whether this sports car maker’s
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Magical Malawi: Africa’s paradise
After completing the extremely adventurous Route 5, our convoy headed out to relax and unwind at the Wildlife Camp on the banks of the Luangwa River in Eastern Zambia. Wildlife Camp is one of those campsites that always leave you longing – regardless
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PrettiEST, FinEST, FarthEST… An Adventure Of Extremes
The problem with living on a continent as beautiful and diverse as Africa, adventurers often look past the reasonably easy destinations. The concept of "the further you go, the more beautiful it will be" gradually becomes part of your travel planning
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Affipadaf Honeymoon Adventure
Trapped in South Africa due to the nationwide lockdown and a honeymoon awaiting us, we thought: what better way to get to know our own beautiful country a little better? Jaco is in charge of the route with only one condition: it needs to have a littl
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About Trans Africa Self Drive Adventures & Tours
An owner/operator tour and safari company striving to give guests the best value for money, George and Marlene van Deventer from Trans Africa have – through personal experiences – learnt about the pitfalls and surprises a trip through Africa can brin
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The AffiPadAf shop
Affipadaf is a one-stop-shop, providing all your camping, 4x4, fishing and outdoor gear. This includes camping chairs, gazebos, cutlery, camping gear, shade nets, fishing equipment, braai equipment, dual battery systems, lights, tents and much more.
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Good, Clean Water… And Abundant Blessings
The last few years in South Africa have been dry – bitterly dry. Add to this the past year spent in varying degrees of lockdown which brought about its own extraordinary challenges and the situation is more than dry. It is dire. With the inevitable c
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Travel Guide
About 120km west of Upington, this popular park covers about 820km² and stretches along the Orange River. The greatest attraction is, of course, the well-known waterfall. Day visitors are welcome and various accommodation options (both camp and chale
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On Bread Alone… Maybe, Baby…
A year ago, I wrote a blog post stating that I would be spending the 21-day #lockdown on my own with my two dogs. And now, a year later, we are still in #lockdown. Yes, the restrictions have been lifted, and I also fell in love, but some things did n
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Towing 101: Get The Basics Right
No matter what the salesperson told you, you must expect that the "featherweight, easy to tow" trailer is going to act like an anchor when going off-road. There are several things to consider when towing and this article will cover some of these. If
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The Little Gem That Can!
When the world was put under lockdown due to the c-word we no longer want to mention, camper and adventurer Mike Ilsley decided it was the perfect time to start building his first micro trailer. Fast forward a couple of weeks and several experiments
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A Unique Journey With Some History
The Prince Alfred’s Pass on the R339 gravel road between Knysna and Uniondale is probably Thomas Bain’s most remarkable work. It is the second oldest unaltered pass still in use and is the longest (publicly accessible) mountain pass in South Africa a
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Like Thunder through Africa
Built primarily to handle the harshest of African environments and outdoor conditions, the 2021 Outbound Thunder Camper is taking South Africa by storm. The camper was designed, developed and manufactured to the highest quality standards and flaunts
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Weekend Dreams In The Karoo
In the middle of nowhere, in the heart of the Klein Karoo, is a camp oasis. A stone’s throw from Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn, next to the incredible Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, you will find the incredible campsite, Karoowater Guest Farm. As the name sug
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Hassle-free Camping
For me, cooking is an act of love and preparing a meal, especially in the bush, forms part of the culinary journey. Chopping onions, preparing braaibroodjies or rubbing that lovely spice into a juicy steak before popping it onto the grill, impressing
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Go There
When the KIA Picanto was restyled about three years ago, my then 15-year old daughter loved it and “booked” one as her first car. As she had to share a car with her 1.92-meter tall twin brother, we did not really consider the Picanto as we had though
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Peugeot Pride in South Africa
With roughly 20% of all new passenger cars sold in South Africa being cross-overs, it comes as no surprise that this segment is flooded with new products on an almost monthly basis. The latest Peugeot 2008 is the brand’s first product to arrive on lo
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us at: info@4x4afrika.com “My Jeep – called Thanos – is not just a car. It is my passion and my escape from a busy life, my gateway to creating priceless memories with my family” *Follow Thanos’ adventures on instagram: @thanos_the_jeep
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Win with Adventure Afrika & Tentco
The most tranquil time around camp is as the sun sets and you sit on your favourite chair with a chilled G&T, listening to the night life welcoming dusk. Said chair can make or break the moment. So, why not enter your ride to feature in our Four-Whee
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Overlander In the Making
Dreaming of undertaking a trip from Cape Town to view the Aurora Borealis (Northen Lights), Rohann is completely smitten with his Jimny and already have many modifications planned for Oubaas “I am only starting out and still have loads to do, but thi

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