Adventure Afrika

My name is Liana, and I’m an adventure newbie. I know this sounds bad, seeing as I’m the editor of what is essentially an adventure magazine. But before you judge, let me explain. When I say adventure, I mean overlanding. Exploring the vast beauty of

We heard adventure calling. We wanted a holiday on the beach. We needed to get off the beaten track and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life… But did not want to venture too far from our Durban base – so, where to go? After some research

TAUNG TEMBISA There are very few things in life that can compete with enjoying a cup ULUNDI of fresh coffee as you overlook UMLAZI our continent’s beautiful scenery. With WELLINGTON Protea Coffee, getting that WHITE coffee-shop RIVER aroma and filter

Chery has been rather busy of late, embarking on an aggressive model onslaught that has already seen the local introduction of the Tiggo 4 Pro and its bigger sibling, the Tiggo 8 Pro. The latest addition to the local line-up is the Tiggo 7 Pro, which

Britain’s foremost writer on African wildlife safaris, Brian Jackman, once said: “Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth – once you have been, you will never be the same.” This rings especially true for Tanzania – and while I have been her

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

Hidden away in Namibia’s north-eastern Kavango Region along the Caprivi Strip, the Khaudum National Park is not to be taken lightly. One of five national parks located in this region of the country, it covers an extensive area of 3 842km². The other

Mabuasehube – loosely translating to “Red Earth” from the local San language – is one of the last truly wild places in Africa. When overlanders hear “Mabua”, encounters of the close kind with the king of the jungle comes to mind, with images on socia

This exclusive eight-day trip will take adventurers along the Orange River and into the heart of the rugged beauty of nothingness. Conjure up a desolate and forbidding landscape, seemingly devoid of life, except for some people dotting the horizon. U

This is just nuts, I thought, stuffing jalapeños into yet another sterilised jar. It’s midnight; I have to be up at sparrow’s to get to the airport and here I was trying to make something of the mound of produce – chillies, green beans, and granadill

I’m not a regular driver of vehicles the size and scale of the Nissan Navara. My own car is a city-bound soft SUV. From this perspective then, there were several features that really stood out on the trip we undertook. The Navara’s rugged styling rea

Last month we shared the trials and turbulations of the first day of this amazing adventure and thought we had experienced all the mud and rain this route had in store … not quite, it turned out! Since the second day of our adventure had even heavier

Utopia in Swellendam is undoubtedly in a class of its own and we are already making plans to return for a longer stay! The campsite is located on a working farm and offers a peaceful farm atmosphere in stunning natural scenery and tranquility. All ni

In South Africa there are several cobra species, plus one subspecies. These snakes are all well adapted and occur in thick coastal forests in the east, into bushveld and throughout the dry regions of the west. The cobras of South Africa are large sna

The Kgalagadi National Park draws travellers and photographers for a variety of reasons. The simplicity of the wide open landscapes, the predators and raptors provide countless photographic opportunities. During the hot summer months, late afternoon

Outdoor activity enthusiasts often need to buy lots of gear to enjoy their hobby safely. Regardless of whether your passion is camping, hiking, backpacking, or hunting, your tent is one of the most important pieces of gear you will buy. It is also a

I’m ashamed to admit it, but after three decades as a motoring journalist I’ve become a bit of a car snob. Granted, there are a great number of affordable, attractive and competent vehicles out there, but at my age one appreciates and yearns for the

If you’re a Fast and Furious fan, you’ll probably recognise the Eclipse nomenclature. It is that sexy green coupé driven by the movie’s protagonist, Brian (which he then blows up after its first race). The cameo of the Eclipse in this action movie ma

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “There is something special about getting out of town and exploring this beautiful country of ours. My Fortuner never ceases to impress me – when you get to that part of the route where y

Verneuk is the Afrikaans word for mislead or swindle. Verneukpan, on the other hand, is a dry salt pan south of Kenhardt in the Northern Cape where a friend of my dad’s – in the 1970’s – was once prospecting. While we’re still wondering whether he ev

Value: R6 295 Forged in the Australian outback, Light Force is on of the world’s top-selling outdoor and vehicle light solutions ranging from spotlights, night shooting lamps, LED light bars, driving lights and various accessories. Their new and impr

I have a problem, a major problem! And it’s all due to Kevin Louw! His white Toyota FJ Cruiser probably has a lot to do with it too! Actually, it’s a great story to tell. It’s a tale about family fun and games in the rolling white sand dunes of Atlan