Adventure Afrika

Where do I even start? What words do I use? When is the right time to put pen to paper? How do I convey the feelings experienced? Why is this important to share? These are the thoughts that race through my mind when revisiting the memories etched int

Identify the next names and terms according to caravan names, trailers, camping stuff and camping in the word block. You should find some nostalgic names in it. It can appear horizontal, vertical or diagonal and can be in any direction. Diaeresis and

There RUDDS are APALIS very few things in life RUFF that can compete with enjoying a cup SAND of fresh PIPER coffee as you overlook SECRETARY our continent’s (BIRD) beautiful scenery. taste is now feasible, even if you are out in the bush. It is brew

Hyundai has upped the ante in the highly competitive local market segment for compact crossover vehicles with the launch of the new Creta, featuring an attractive new look, a long list of standard kit and outstanding ride qualities. The new Creta ran

AC Motors first introduced the T6 bakkie locally in 2018. At the time, only one model – with a 1.9-litre diesel engine – was available. In response to customer feedback and changing market requirements the T6 2.0L VVT petrol double-cab 4x2 Lux deriva

Not content with merely being one of the largest tyre manufacturers on our planet, the Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company has set its sights on the moon. The company supplied essential products for NASA’s Apollo programme, including the Apollo 11 mission

Just 300 kilometres north of the Namibian capital, Windhoek, lies the brand-new Ohorongo Game Reserve. With endless landscapes, ancient carvings, and majestic endangered species, it offers two tented camps nestled between granite mountains. Every ten

Visiting the Cape and not filling your windscreen with the view of its beaches is a travesty. You simply must, especially if you’re the sort that loves a road trip. Even then you’re spoiled with too many options, too many coastlines, especially from

Louna Betton and her husband are avid overlanders. Their first trip together was in 2017 and they have since visited exotic destinations around the continent. “My husband grew up as an overlander and when we went on our first trip, I told him that I

My father and I had Gonarezhou firmly within our adventurous sights since the birth of this magazine about two years ago. It had always been one of those “one day” trips, but we were highly cautious while planning this outing. The first major issue w

Our Gonarezhou trip demanded a lot of navigation, and we would have gotten lost if it wasn’t for the Garmin Tread XL Overland Edition. But how does the Garmin Tread XL Overland Edition fit into the market? And is the hefty price tag worth it? Last ye

We had the luxury of making this trip in Opposite Lock’s Suzuki Jimny, which was built to be an ultra-capable overlander. The Jimny had chunky and slightly taller 235/75 R15 BF Goodrich KO2 tyres, allied to a 60mm suspension lift, courtesy of Tough D

Telemetry, tracking collars, imitated wild dog calls played on a speaker, an impala – already killed – tied to a stump… All so clean and calculated. Unnatural even. Yes, a lot of people will criticise the level of human intervention that personifies

An expedition of this magnitude is not something to be taken lightly. During the 10 000 or so kilometres (if you self-drive) you will be faced with some very tough conditions as east Africa is a completely different beast to its tamer cousin in the s

Poaching is a crisis in South Africa. Sadly, most people think of poaching in bigger terms, like rhino, elephant, pangolins, and other more exotic animals that are normally destined for the Asian market. Everyday illegal bush meat and muti poaching i

For me, the journey is as much part of the excitement as the vacation itself. As such, I don’t like to rush my travels. So, on a cold July morning we arose early, planning to start our winter expedition before sunrise. The idea was to conquer some in

Our quick weekend adventure started at one of the best campsites in Namibia, Brandberg Whitelady lodge. Known as the gateway to Damaraland, only true adventurers roam here. We spent our first night overlooking the Brandberg with the smoke of the camp

They may not be easy on the eyes, but for nature’s ultimate scavengers beauty comes second to practicality. Featherless heads are easier to clean after a bloody meal, while flat feet ensure manoeuvrability while scrumming around carcasses. Broad, len

Top ID tip: When it comes to identifying Cape Vultures, it’s helpful to know the difference between young and adult birds. Juvenile birds are medium brown with paler streaks below – note the red patches on their breasts and necks. The wing and body f

Make sure you never miss out on your copy of Adventure Afrika by subscribing at 25% less and stand a chance to Valued at R16 500pp A tour with Ultimate Adventures to the Okavango Delta in Botswana from 10 – 21 June 2023. This area – the world’s large

Nearing the end of our epic Eco Challenge – jokingly dubbed “The Wet Edition” – we headed out at sparrow’s as we had a long, tough day ahead. We had four major challenge passes waiting for us and I had to remind some our group of intrepid explorers t

When our friends at Eskom announced imminent rolling blackouts during stage 5 loadshedding just as the July school holidays started, we thought: “If we have to live in the ‘dark ages’, we might as well do it in our happy place – the bushveld!” And so

In the previous issue we looked at Tentco’s entry-level bow tent, the Savannah range. For a quick recap: this range has three sizes namely the Savannah 3, 4 and 5, with the major difference being size and comfort levels in terms of ventilation. This

As with all things in life, there is more than one way to skin a cat or – in this case – chipping or mapping a vehicle. There are many tuning companies and tuning products on the market, but we opted to do our testing with Dastek and its ever popular

If you think Land Rover, you probably imagine Kingsley Holgate venturing into deep, dark Africa or other rural parts of the world. Well, this particular version of the Land Rover Defender would fit the bill, except that Kingsley trims his beard, only

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “What is not to love about this sexy little ride? Peach, my Suzuki Jimny GLX, is a true adventure partner and I adore spending time on trails and in nature with her. We continuously surpr

In the midst of lockdown, John Yazbek found himself without wheels for the first time in his adult life. “Well, technically I had a vehicle – but it was in the workshop for some much-needed repairs and my mom had written off our other car, which mean