Issue 15 (Jan 2022)

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Over to >> YOU!
Identify the towns, cities and places in southern Africa in the wordblock. It can appear horizontal, vertical or diagonal and can be in any direction. Diaeresis and circumflex are not used. Words in brackets for context or per explanation. ABIM ADDO
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Letter To The Editor
Kobus Vermaak writes: Going through your recent magazines, it is sad to see the global pandemic’s severe impact on the travel and tourism industry. I was also severely impacted as my wedding and honeymoon adventure had to be postponed for a year – bu
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Making Headlines Looking Ahead To 2022
As reported last month, Ford’s big news is the introduction of the next-generation Ranger, to be built locally at Silverton. The drivetrain options and exact launch timing are still to be confirmed. Coupled with the bakkie launch, one expects its SUV
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Gear & gadgets
When you are pressed for space yet insist on comfort when camping, a clever solution for a good night’s rest is the Bestway Premium Airbed. This queen-sized airbed packs up small and flat, but inflates to 46cm of off-the-ground comfort, with a surfac
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The 'grand' adventure
A couple of months back, while dining on crayfish brought back from Moz by some of our friends, we got the idea to do a bush to beach fishing trip. Not one to leave things at the idea phase, we started planning. After making a couple of calls, we got
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Welcome
YouTube is full of weird things, and among all the weird dross and meme collections one can often unearth a gem or two. Trawling as one does, I came across a series titled Essence of Overlanding, put together by South Africans Paul and Jo Marsh (chec
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Behind the wheel: Toyota Hilux 4x4 Legend RS
The Toyota Hilux is, simply put, a superb vehicle. It is exactly what you need from an overlander. I doubt anyone will ever say it is the fastest, strongest or perhaps even the most comfortable, but I have to say it is probably the best all-rounder c
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Adventure Afrika
Editor-in-Chief: Mary Willemse Publisher: Anton Willemse Snr Editor: Angus Boswell Head of Design: Simone Anderson Journalist: Lizaan Snyman Editorial & digital coordinator: Anton Willemse Jnr Sales: Anton Willemse Snr Contributors: George van Devent
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Ready For Tigers?
Tigers are one of the most ferocious freshwater hunters in Africa. Their scientific name is Hydrocynus, which means waterdogs, or river dogs as many people call them. With their distinctive stripes and orange fins these predators pack a punch way abo
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Tried & tested
During this trip, we got to test some of the gear and gadgets we have featured in the mag during the past couple of months, and we were duly impressed. These were some of our favourites. The Overlander is a rugged, multi-purpose satnav with a 7-inch
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Travel Guide
Covane Community Lodge is owned by the local Canhane community which is near the Mozambican town of Massingir. Commercially managed by South Africans André and Marina Scholtz, the lodge was originally established with the support of the Swiss NGO Hel
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Anything but Dull
I felt I had drawn the short straw after opting for a gravel road trip to Dullstroom in Suzuki’s Vitara Brezza, when the boys in the family were going to be taking an adventurous route to Mozambique with a whole lot of fishing on the agenda. First of
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Travel Guide
A popular wedding venue, The Red Barn offers self-catering accommodation options: The Stables: The six en-suite rooms with a communal kitchen, dining and bar area sleeps 12 adults and can be set up with single or king-sized beds. R395 per person per
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Suzuki Vitars Brezza
Engine: 1.5-litre Transmission: 5-speed MT/4-speed AT Power: 77kW at 6 000rpm Torque: 138Nm at 4 400rpm Fuel index: 6.2 litres/100km* Wheels: 215/60 R16 alloy *We averaged a very close 6.6 litres/100km in our 1.5 GLX MT test vehicle. 7-INCH TOUCHSCRE
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Going, Going, Gonarezhou
Zimbabwe, a landlocked county that borders South Africa, is rich in resources and spectacular landscapes, and it has magnificent wildlife parks, game management areas and plenty of hidden gems waiting to be found and explored. Despite political turmo
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More about Trans Africa
As an owner/operator tour and safari company striving to give guests great value for money, George and Marlene van Deventer from Trans Africa Self Drive Adventures and Tours have learnt through extensive personal experience about the pitfalls and sur
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To Plan Or Not To Plan…
Overlanding is getting ever more popular by the day, in large part influenced by technology and some innovative gear that now makes it more accessible for everyone. It is now quite common for groups of friends to organise overlanding trips themselves
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Hitting The Great Karoo’s Back Roads
Long before our planned Karoo breakaway, we started plotting and planning our route on ’Google Maps’. After an early start from Strand, we would stop for coffee and home-baked chicken pies at Ou Meul Bakery in Riviersonderend, before pushing on to th
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Travel Guide
The Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda is where you can admire Helen Martins’ 300 cement statues, which stand in stark contrast to the barren landscape in the Camel Yard. Check out her exquisite glasswork, and watch as the sun makes delightful patterns to br
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A Tough One In The North West
Also known as ‘Breedt’s Nek’, this gravel pass can be found just off the R763, near the Magaliesberg Nature Reserve. It provides a link across the Magaliesberg from the settlement of Maanhaarrand to Buffelspoort and the town of Mooinooi to the north-
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Ultimate Adventures
Subscribe & WIN Get 12print issues for R430 or 12 digitial copies for R300 Official tour operator for Adventure Afrika, Ultimate Adventures is run by Simon and Desiree Steadman. They offer quality self-drive adventure tours throughout the continent,
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North West favourites
Break away to Berg en Bos, an easy 90-minute drive from Jozi for a relaxing time surrounded by natural scenery, where you can hear the rush of a nearby river and the call of the fish eagle. The campsite offers five stands, two of them together under
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Let’s Cook With Lekker Kampplekke
(Enough for 6 people) Ingredients: 200g spaghetti4 large eggsSalt and black pepper to taste250g bacon75g grated cheddar cheeseParsley for garnishing Method: • Cook the spaghetti until soft and rinse under running cold water.• Dice the bacon and fry u
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The Dangerous But Docile Boomslang
Drop for drop, the boomslang (Dispholidus typus) has the most potent venom of any African snake. The amount required to kill a human is so small that one could barely see it with the naked eye. Luckily, they are very shy snakes and avoid humans, whic
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It’s Not Inside, It’s On Top
Africa is known for its brutal heat and finding shade when camping in places like the Karoo and the Kalahari can be a challenge. As such, a good awning should be high on your shopping list. Tentco – who are known for their reliable, affordable, and h
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A Year In Photos
Summer is the perfect canvas for exceptional nature photography, with its long, lazy days, migratory birds, beautiful sunsets and lush green fields and gardens. As the season is synonymous with beach time, it’s my moment to photograph the surfers, ki
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Keep It Cool
The best 12V compressor fridges on the market are excellent at retaining cold because they have good components, efficient design and thicker insulation. The less often the compressor and fans have to run to maintain a set temperature, the lower the
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Why Engel?
Engel fridges – distributed locally by 4x4 Mega World – has exclusive use of the unique Sawafuji Swing Motor, elevating it to a league of its own. Japanese technology at its best, the Sawafuji Swing Motor has only one moving part. Unlike many rotary
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A Legacy Stands Strong
I grew up in a house obsessed with motorsport and rally racing in particular. Like most boys who grew up in the early 2000s, there was one car that captured my heart and imagination: the Subaru Impreza in the yellow and blue decals piloted by the gre
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French Finesse
The Koleos didn’t have a great start in life. Back in 2006 it first landed like an ugly duckling in a brand-new pond where fellow medium crossover SUVs were making a big flap in the popular imagination. Somehow the Renault seemed awkwardly styled ins
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “This bakkie is comfortable for daily use as it is quiet on the road and handles well. However, I love exploring and taking on tough terrain at every chance I get. This Raptor never backs
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The Perfect Machine For Work And Play
A drienne Short was recently part of a humanitarian outreach project in Zimbabwe where eye care was provided to rural school children. Getting to some of the locations was a challenge as the roads in some areas were non-existent, but the Patrol was m
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Win with Adventure Afrika & Tentco
How to enter? Simply send an image – minimum 1MB in size – of you and your vehicle, out and about on an adventure to info@4x4afrika.com (subject: Four-Wheel Partner). Include the following: • Driver details• Year model and derivative of the vehicle•

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