Adventure Afrika

"A recurrent pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth.” I quite like this idiom, referring to life as water. The main idea is that things go up and things go down and are constantly changing, like a river. Ebb means that the water moves aw

If you are one of the many thousands of local fans of the Suzuki brand, listen up! A brand-new Grand Vitara will be launched in South Africa in the first quarter of 2023. And as if that news isn’t enough to get you excited, it was revealed that it wi

The concepts of freedom, adventure and authenticity remain at the core of Jeep’s identity. This is evident with the design of the 2022 Grand Cherokee L, which draws inspiration from this American brand’s first-ever large SUV offering, the Wagoneer Li

The Kia Sportage has come a long way since it first debuted in the late 1990s. It was, in essence, one of the first SUVs to hit the market, and went on to become a staple model for the brand. Now the fifth generation of this market favourite has been

The Ostrich Wing is without a doubt one of the most popular awnings on the South African market. Unfortunately, however, the 2.55m-long backing plate makes it too big for the roofline of some of this country’s favourite vehicles, such as the Suzuki J

There are definite advantages to having a rooftop tent. For starters, being off the ground definitely helps to keep the dirt out of your tent. If, for example, you are camping on sand or dusty ground, you simply climb up the ladder, brush off your sh

Late after work, on a Friday night in August, we set off for Harrismith. After taking part in 11 Land Rover Bush Runs in the last three years (without missing one), we decided to break our 4x4 routine and tackle the DVR Rocks & Valleys 4x4 Adventure

Two weeks earlier, our group of four vehicles gathered at Motipi, approximately 3km before the Groblersbrug border post and right next to the Limpopo River. It’s the perfect campsite to kick off your Botswana adventure, with convenient kitchen and ba

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic we were all locked up in our homes for far too long, with our 4x4’s looking much too clean for their own good. So, to have the WC 4x4 & DL Mystery Rally back on track for 2022 after a two-year hiatus was some of the be

Travel can be so random. In determining what the next trip might be, you could sit for hours, even days, thinking about it. Then, suddenly it’s there. For us, the lightbulb moment involved sheep, or more specifically, a story about the tradition of t

Brandkop is renowned for its annual mountain bike and trail-run competition, as well as the restaurant, camping facilities and cottages on the adjoining farm of Pieter and Elizna Louw. Brandkop itself used to be a small settlement but petered out, le

Taking a closer look at the new Kia Carnival, there are numerous standout features split between various models. Beyond the aesthetics, the most prominent of these is the interior space. Not only does it seat seven people (with the option of adding a

Four point two litres. That’s the amount of fuel the Suzuki Celerio’s brochure states it will consume over a hundred kilometres. Now consider that its fuel tank measures 32 litres and you’ve got a theoretical range of 760km. And that’s quite a lot of

The former first lady of the United States and political activist in her own right, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said that the purpose of life, after all, is to live it… to taste experience to the utmost and to reach out eagerly and without fear for a new

A significant area because of its biodiversity of fauna and flora, the reserve consists of about 60% mistbelt forrest and 40% mistbelt grassland, and ranges from 1 000 to 1 767m above sea level. This results in an interesting variety of species, incl

Located on the tarred R563 between Hekpoort in the north and Krugersdorp in the south, the Hekpoort Pass is well above the national average in terms of length at 9.2km and offers some steep climbing near the summit at 1:10. It forms one of the most p

Noah Farm is located a mere stone’s throw from Wolseley and is therefore not too far for campers who want to escape from Cape Town for a weekend. However, there are only three stands available, so if you want to visit this very popular campsite, you

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Camping trailers have come a long way since the first ones hit the market in the early 1990s. These were basically converted from or based on the old field kitchens used by the South African Army during the border war as many of the manufacturers tur

During the past few months, we’ve discussed all there is to know about Tentco’s dome tent line-up. Starting with their entry-level option, the Savannah series. The Savannah series has a starting price of only R3 110, making it a very affordable optio

Most overlanders understand the value of a roof rack on their vehicles. Not only does it provide extra space to pack all your essential goodies, but it also serves as a platform for your rooftop tent. These days there is a multitude of roof racks ava

Attention to the finest detail. This is how you would describe Richard Kiggen, owner of the Cape Townbased All In 4x4, when you look at his Isuzu – a bespoke and incredibly well-equipped rig that personifies what overlanders dream of. While this rig

When I was growing up, my grandfather bought his first off-roader to go overlanding in. After sampling several products, from Land Rovers to Land Cruisers, he finally settled on something a bit unconventional, a Mitsubishi Pajero. He continued to use

The Tiggo 7 Pro is the third model in Chery’s line-up of SUVs. Like its stablemates, the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro, it has just about everything that opens and shuts in terms of standard spec. Think electric seats, electric windows, climate control

Rivers, mountains, deserts, valleys, trails… You name it, our readers have conquered them all! Herewith a selection of reader snaps, featuring their trusty sidekicks. Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “Many people see the

Back in the 70s, the Beatles were all the rage. The US had troops in Vietnam and the public was calling for peace, and to make love, not war. Because of this, the world saw the start of something called Vanlife. It was common to see VW buses decorate