Issue 20 (Jun 2022)

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Adventure
Editor-in-Chief: Mary Willemse Publisher: Anton Willemse Snr Editor: Liana Reiners Head of Design: Simone Anderson Staff writer & digital coordinator: Anton Willemse Jnr Translator: Ansuné Breytenbach Sales: Anton Willemse Snr Contributors: Andrew de
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Welcome
While checking the final pages of this issue, before going to print I realised that there are two underlying themes here: compactness and rains. Well, actually there are three as adventure is another one, but as a reader of this magazine you know tha
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Over to>> YOU!
I picked up your Issue 14 during a recent visit to my doctor’s consulting room and really enjoyed the reading material in it. Congratulations and thank you for giving us some great adventures! I drive a Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d and will soon leave on a
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You Ask - We Answer
We all feel the pain of these never-ending increases. Optimally tuning an engine should always improve your consumption but the question always remains: how far from perfect is your engine’s settings? Improving on it should help but spending money on
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Brain Power
Find the names and terms of sightseenig spots in South Africa in the wordblock. Words can appear horizontal, vertical or diagonal and can be in any direction. Diaeresis and circumflex are not used. Words in brackets per explanation. AFRO (CHIC INTERI
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Toyota Dominates Car Of The Year Competition
The winners of the South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition were recently announced, and Toyota has reigned supreme. The manufacturer scooped up four of the seven category awards, as well as the overall Car of the Year title for the The Corol
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Another VW SUV Hits Local Shores
Volkswagen has extended its local SUV range with the launch of the Taigo, which slots in between the T-Cross and the T-Roc in Volkswagen’s T SUV model range. There are now six vehicles on offer in the T SUV line-up namely, the T-Cross, Taigo, T-Roc,
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Honda Introduces Compact SUV
Honda has introduced the next generation of the HR-V compact SUV in South Africa. It offers exceptional space, comfort and utility, as well as advanced safety and technology features, all within a bold and sleek coupé-inspired form. The new-generatio
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Defender 130 To Be Launched This Year
Off-road enthusiasts will be glad to hear that the new Land Rover Defender 130 will be available in South Africa towards the end of 2022. Word is that a host of exterior and interior design enhancements and technologies distinguish the newcomer, bala
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Not Your Average Tyre
BF Goodrich has introduced its Trail-Terrain T/A tyre in South Africa, with a total of 46 sizes providing an opportunity for explorers to enjoy year-round adventure anywhere in the country. Over the past decade, growth in outdoor recreation has led t
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Gear & gadgets
When setting up a dual battery and trying to get all those wires to be neat and safe – not to mention ensuring that each one has a fuse to prevent fires in your vehicle – can be quite a tricky and a labour-intensive exercise. Fortunately, Ring Automo
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Crossing Over To The Adventurous Side
The instructions from our team leader, Mary Willemse, were clear: “Meet us at our house in Kempton Park, from where we’ll leave to rendezvous with the rest of the group at Alzu, on the N4, east of Middelburg.” I don’t do well with instructions, so I
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Travel Guide
This luxury boutique hotel and conference centre in Dullstroom offers city dwellers well-deserved tranquillity and luxury. Set in the heart of the magnificent trout fishing village, The Highlander reveals the timelessness of a bygone era combined wit
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SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA | The sensible choice
Suzuki is making great strides on the sales charts, its continued success boosted by a great model line-up that includes the extremely popular Vitara Brezza. The Vitara Brezza launched in early 2021, becoming one of the first in a long line of crosso
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NISSAN MAGNITE | The modern traditionalist
Some older readers might recall a humble little car brand named Datsun. It became known for its little 1400 bakkie, which replaced the big American gas guzzlers during the fuel crisis of the 1970s. Now fast forward to 2022, and we find ourselves amid
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TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS | The outlier
The crossover revolution isn’t the only one taking place in the automotive world. Electric (EV) and hybrid technologies are becoming increasingly popular. For various reasons EVs aren’t really considered to be a completely viable option for the South
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KIA SELTOS | The Charming Pretty Boy
Kia has been experiencing a bit of a Renaissance in recent years. It has pushed out a bunch of new products while updating some of its existing nameplates, and even changed its logo. The Seltos was one of Kia’s first new models at the start of this R
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HYUNDAI GRAND CRETA | The New Kid On The Block
Hyundai has started the first half of the year on a high note with the introduction of a multitude of new products. The new Grand Creta might look a bit familiar, and you might even mistake it for a facelift of the current Creta, but it is an entirel
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Living The Landy Life In Maputaland
Where is Maputaland? Are we going into Mozambique? Do we need passports? Is this event based on the Camel Trophy? Will I damage my Defender? These are some of the questions I was bombarded with when Defender aficionados started registering for the ev
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Garden Of Eden Beckons
Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve (now called Nyerere National Park) certainly did not disappoint with their scenic vistas and spectacular game viewing. On the contrary, it was quite breath-taking. But it was now time to focus our attention
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About Ultimate Adventures
Ultimate Adventures is run by Simon and Desiree Steadman. They offer top quality self-drive adventure tours throughout the continent and beyond, always going the extra mile with top-notch catering, courtesy of a chef on each trip. Their trips are imm
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Nature, In All Its Glory!
The name “Nyarhi” means buffalo. It is here, in a pristine area in our national game park where only a select few ever get to, where you can chase your dreams. Here, life makes sense and here you realise the futility of man compared to the mighty, be
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The Wild Side Of The Kalahari
The name Kalahari is derived from the Tswana word “Kgala”, meaning the great thirst, or “Kgalagadi”, meaning the waterless place. It is a large, semi-arid sandy savanna in Southern Africa that extends over 900 000 square kilometres, covering much of
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2023 Tour Calendar
BOTSWANA HUNTERS ROAD – MUD, GUTS AND GLORY 7 – 14 January & 21 – 28 January 2023 | R5 250 per person sharing GONAREZHOU, VUMBA MOUNTAINS AND ZIM RUINS 10 – 21 February 2023 | R12 700 per person sharing MABUASEHUBE WILDSIDE 1 – 7 March 2023 | R6 750
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Mud, Muddier, Muddiest… The Adventure Continues!
Once we had turned off the R56 onto the R392, it was back onto gravel, or rather mud. The route south would become increasingly muddy as we headed in the direction of Dordrecht. The Kraai River lured us down its steep-sided gorge one more time to cro
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BERGENWATER - LEKKER For A Reason!
If a campsite’s arrival time is 10:00 on a Friday and your exit time is only 17:30 on a Sunday afternoon, you should know that the campsite owner has the campers’ best interests at heart. This is most certainly the case with Bergenwater, a beautiful
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Everything The Light Touches
Lighting is a significant part of your camping arsenal. Trust me, it’s no fun wandering around in the dark when preparing food, going to the loo, or repairing something. So, what light sources do you need when you go camping? Well, for me, lighting s
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Small Caravans To Widen Your Adventure Scope
It’s been about a year since Leefek took over the rights to build the brands that were part of Jurgens CI, including Jurgens, Jurgens Safari, Sprite and Gypsey Caravans. Since then, this Gauteng-based manufacturer, body builder and exporter has been
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Birding For Beginners
Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, on a farm or in the country, there are always birds about. Start practicing by noticing the birds around you. Once you start looking, you will quickly realise how many different species there are in your imm
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Get That Shot!
When and where: The place, the season, and the time of day will determine what you will be able to photograph. Do some research before heading off to a destination, to avoid disappointment. The gear: The type of photographic gear you have will determ
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Out With The Old And In With The Pre-owned
When the current version of the Ford Everest was introduced locally in 2016 it was an instant hit, thanks to its good looks and remarkable engine. Along with the Ranger it made Ford’s intention to take the fight to Toyota in the off-roader market abu
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Turning Over A New Leaf
My first impression – and probably your first impression – of the Kia Sorento was that it looks fantastic. It’s a massive departure from its predecessor in the best possible way. I had great respect for the previous generation Sorento, though. It was
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “What is not to love about this Hilux and Metalian Maxi off-road trailer? I believe I have created quite the unique build for South Africa, with all the modifications – ranging from an up
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Built for Africa
When the day-to-day life of raising two busy boys gets too much for Henry Jonker, he knows that he can find his solitude in the great outdoors. “Exploring this beautiful continent and country of ours is my saving grace, my sanity in a world that ofte
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