Issue 13 (Nov 2021)

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Adventure
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 Martin Coetzee Contributors: Al
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Welcome
The typical business presentation is not guaranteed to light your fire. But occasionally one will throw up a spark that gets you thinking. This was the case the other day when 4x4 Mega World’s CEO, Deon Venter, said a few words at the announcement of
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Over to>> YOU!
Identify the Mountain Passes and routes in southern Africa in the block below. The words can appear horizontal, vertical or diagonal and can be in any direction. Diaeresis and circumflex are not used. *The “pass” is taken out to spare some space. ABE
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Letter To The Editor
First off, I’d like to congratulate you on your first year in the industry – what an amazing achievement in an industry many people are neglecting. Thank you for taking the time to find adventures and share them with us – it allows us dreamers to tra
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Protea COFFEE
There are very few things in life that can compete with enjoying a cup of fresh coffee as you overlook our continent's beautiful scenery. With Protea Coffee, getting that coffee-shop aroma and filter-coffee taste is now feasible. evan if you are out
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Making Headlines
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is home to a number of endangered species, including the most vulnerable African wild dog. The park has the largest contiguous population of wild dogs in South Africa, but elsewhere this important species is threat
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Gear & gadgets
Opposite Lock now stocks the Piak brand of Australian 4x4 accessories and body armour, of which the Elite No Loop Bar is one of the quality offerings. The slimline design blends neatly with the flowing frontal lines of most modern 4x4s. It is also of
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Free To Roam - The Karingani Story
When myself and two colleagues from Ironman 4x4 Africa accepted an invitation from conservation marvel, Michelle Pengilly, to join her on an expedition through the southern parts of Mozambique, we expected something inspirational and exciting. And oh
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Traversing The Province Of Extremes
The Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa, covering an area of 372 889km², which is slightly bigger than Germany. It is home to popular tourist spots, as well as the most starkly beautiful landscapes in the country. In this mesmerisin
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About Black Boy Adventures
*Follow Aslam’s adventures on social media: @blackboy_adventures Meerkat Squad SA is a travel adventure group started early this year by five outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. The instigator was Stephen Mogapi who connected various adventurers to fo
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Nissan Patrol 70th Anniversary: To Goera Pan and back
The immaculately tarred and ruler-straight R360 from Upington to Goera Pan in the Kalahari was a breeze. I eased up to 120km/h, thumbed the cruise control and let the 298kW and 560Nm from the Patrol’s 5.6-litre V8 do its silky-smooth job. Under my el
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The 6x6
Gert Fourie farms near Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape. Four years ago, he and his two sons, aged 9 and 12 at that stage, visited a 4x4 outfitter in Pretoria East and were mightily impressed by a Land Cruiser 6x6 they saw. This was quite a showpiec
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Seven Days, Seven Cities… A Thousand Smiles
I recently watched Forrest Gump again, a classic movie close to my heart. One of my favourite scenes is the point where our protagonist, Forrest, feels a bit lost and goes for a run. And he runs and runs and runs, across the entire USA, for no appare
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All For A Sweet Cause
Cupcakes of Hope is a Non-Profit Company and a Public Benefit Organisation with the aim of raising awareness around childhood cancer and the warning signs associated with it. They also support affected families in need of medical assistance. This is
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The Luangwa Trifecta - A Winner
Zambia is one of my favourite southern African destinations, and I was excited to take a group of eight like-minded travel companions to this true wildlife destination. The first evening of our planned expedition was spent at the upmarket Bongela Pri
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About André van Vuuren Safaris
15 – 21 January 2022 Cost: R7 000 per person sharing Accommodation: Self-catering chalets 5 – 13 February 2022 Cost: R7 000 per person sharing Accommodation: Self-catering chalets or camping 10 – 30 June / 8 – 26 October 2022 Cost: R 9 350 per person
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Riders’ Impressions
Miané: “This ride was one of the best experiences of my life. It was nice to meet new people and be able to ride together. It was good therapy for the soul!” Natanja: “Unforgettable memories have been made.” Michelle: “I am very happy that my childre
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Bots By Horse: A Whole New Perspective
Hatari, McClaren, Jamie, Jumbo, Geizar, Missy, Nikita, Smokey… All ordinary horses without previous achievements that would be used during Women’s Month as the travel companions of a group of women riders taking on an epic journey for the benefit of
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For The People And Animals
Water for Elephants: The organisation works closely with the authorities to drill boreholes and install and operate infrastructure in eastern Botswana. This is where the pressure of conflict with wild animals tends to be high, especially in the dry m
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Reach For The Skies
Situated in the northern quartile of Lesotho, the Moteng Pass is located on the A1 road between the town of Kala in the west and the Afriski Mountain Resort in the north. Stretching over 15.3km, it has a huge altitude gain of 896m, converting into an
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Pretoriuskop - A Golden Oldie!
Besides Berg-en-Dal, Pretoriuskop is one of the rest camps closest to Johannesburg or Pretoria. If you hit the road early on a Friday and drive through the Malelane gate, this is the rest camp of choice for a quick weekend getaway. If you do decide o
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Mesmerising Mpumalanga
Marlothi Safari Park is located in the pristine Marloth Park, only 17km from the Crocodile Bridge gate entrance to the Kruger National Park. The campsite boasts six lovely spacious stands, each with its own private ablutions, a braai area and a kitch
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Lets Cook With Lekker Kampplekke
Ingredients: 2kg potatoes¼ cup sugarPepper and cayenne pepper to taste500g onions (plus cooking oil)2 teaspoons salt50g gherkins2 cups mayonnaise Method: • Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes (about 2 x 2cm) and cook until soft but still firm. • Cho
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Meet The Attractive Garboon Adder
The colourful Gaboon adder is a large and robust snake that rarely grows longer than 1.2m in South Africa, but gets much larger in East Africa. Its body is covered in beautiful shades of dark and light brown, buff, purple and pink with velvety brown
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Golden Perfection
People travel from all over the world to experience an African sunrise or sunset. Songs and poems are written about the yellow, red and amber hues flushing over the vast bush and savanna horizons, but more often than not, photographers struggle to ca
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Rest Easy With REDARC
4x4 Mega World has since March 2021 been the authorised distributor in Africa for the highly-rated REDARC electrical management product range. This market-leading, innovative Australian brand, headquartered in Adelaide, is at the forefront of testing
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The Smart Way To Stay In Charge
In the last eight years or so, the advent of cars with so-called ‘smart’ or variable voltage alternators has forced owners to revise how they charge a secondary battery when on the go. Not far back, a dual-battery system used to power a fridge and ot
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Glamping: Luxury Lodge Tents
Glamping has become a popular option for adventure travellers in recent years as a way to experience the best of two worlds: proximity to nature plus the comforts of home. Resort owners find that, if properly implemented, luxury lodge tents are a cos
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In Practice – A Client Testimonial
Mapesu Game Reserve in northern Limpopo has been using 10 of Tentco largest luxury lodge tents (the Oasis 4 Module Wide Body) in their beautiful Wilderness Camp since early 2019. Johan Pfahl, general manager at Mapesu, says he has been very happy wit
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Living The Dream In A Land Cruiser 300
When the countdown to holiday began – which is inevitable in a house with kids ranging from 6 to 12 years in age – we reached out to Toyota South Africa in the hope we could get our hands on one of the recently launched Land Cruiser 300 models. We kn
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Family Fun In And Around Durban
Have you ever dreamt of a close-up encounter with whales or dolphins in their natural environment? Then a trip with Whale and Dolphin Tours. Durban is a must on your next trip to KwaZulu-Natal’s east or south coast. Operating from Umhlanga, this ocea
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “Gutsy is my adventure partner in every sense of the word and has opened a world of exploration for me. She is a heavy girl, having been modified quite extensively to suit our travel need
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Triumphant Trailblazer
As an avid camper and overland explorer since childhood, David Gelling’s passion for back country travel shines through in his conversations. He is so passionate, in fact, that he started DG Overlanding as a platform to share his passion with a wider
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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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