Adventure Afrika

Yet another work cycle in the bush has come to an end – and wow, what a cycle it has been! From watching leopards taking down scrub hares, to a pangolin crossing the road right in front of us… yes, the change of season has been nothing short of amazi

Are you considering buying a Land Rover but not sure if it’s the right vehicle for you? Then you’ll be glad to hear that Jaguar Land Rover Experience in Johannesburg now offers so-called Taster Drives, giving potential customers more in-depth test dr

This year has seen the local introduction of numerous Chinese products, the newest one being the Beijing X55, a compact SUV focused on elevating the BAIC brand in countries where it isn’t all that well known. The X55 has all of the latest in tech and

Use it (sustainably): A versatile, eco-, and budget-friendly alternative to single-use plastics, this 1 000ml stand-up pouch is perfect for hikers and adventurers wanting to use boiling water to heat and rehydrate their meals or keep their stuff fres

With the strides made in the development of Lithium batteries, just about everything is going cordless and battery powered nowadays. This means that the choices in equipment available to overlanders has also grown exponentially. It wasn’t that long a

As the sun melted into the horizon, the sky awash with pink and gold, I found myself at the wheel of a small automobile. The manic lyrics of a Talking Heads song came to mind. In fact, it was as if David Byrne himself was next to me exclaiming: “This

Aparty on the Makgadikgadi pans! Why even? Won’t it destroy this very sensitive ecosystem? These were just some of the questions I had. I mean – can you imagine people doing doughnuts all over the pans? Well, to tell you the truth, I didn’t see it ha

SUVs usually don’t have much packing space. For me, a double cab bakkie is the preferred option for overlanding. But if it’s an SUV that the wife wants, there are some options out there for you. Front Runner has a line of roof racks specifically desi

For me, a big and heavy off-road caravan is somewhat of an overkill. I want something small and easy to tow and set up. And to be honest, what do you actually need when you go camping in the bush? A kitchen? Check! A comfy bed for two? Check! Ample p

We always need ice in the bush but to get ice you need a fridge… and power. That’s why I decided to take our EcoFlow Delta Pro along, a beast of a portable power station with 3 600Wh available at 12v that delivers 300Ah. This means that without charg

The Craft Braai Bag is, in my opinion, a must-have for any overlander. It’s small, lightweight, and easy to store, but still big enough for a roll of boerewors or four braai broodjies. The bag is made of a teflon material and can withstand heat up to

Sometimes I wonder if we truly appreciate how fortunate we are to live on a continent where adventure is on everyone’s doorstep and around every corner. Fortunately for my wife and I, this is how we were raised by our respective parents and a love fo

When my dad bought his first double cab bakkie back in 2015, he decided on a Toyota Hilux D-4D Legend 45. The first thing he did was to change the tyres to General Grabber AT3’s which were, at the time, highly underrated. It turned out to be a great

It was great to finally get going. This was one of the longest days on our itinerary, but it was necessary as we were eager to reach the Zambezi Valley and get off-road. Our route included 55km of tar from Magunje. Although the road was in fair condi

“The Khakies are approaching from the south! Guys, we’ll have to make a plan.” General Ben Viljoen gave the order after the English, with the greatest force to ever wage war under the imperialist banner, began to threaten the commando very close to t

Border crossings in Africa can admittedly be a pain and in Zambia it is no different, but if you are well prepared and know what to expect you can mitigate the frustration to a certain extent. For our Zambia tour, we crossed the mighty Zambezi from K

Border posts can be daunting, confusing and frustrating, but by being prepared and knowing what to expect, half the battle will be won. Keep all your documents, passport and vehicle papers together. Have these within easy reach so they can be produce

Finding a buffalo that needed to be darted for medical or other reasons had eluded me for quite some time. But as always, God sent the right people… and buffalo… at the right time. Turning the Bush Babes into proper soldiers was also a bit of a chall

It all started in Cambodia when I met a Polish lady named Kinga during an unplanned visit to Koh Ta Kiev Island. She is a true backpacker and already had 35 countries under her belt at the of 45! Her next quest would be Africa and that got us chattin

When we first planned this tour, we wanted to give our guests an action-packed experience of a lifetime. As such, the route started in the Little Karoo, ended at Storms River Mouth and – avoiding the N2 where possible – criss-crossed the mountains fr

Kleine Windpompie is located about 6km from Barrydale on the R62 on the way to Ladysmith. This working farm offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Karoo landscape. Besides the campsite, a variety of attractive self-catering op

One of the first vehicles I drove as a motoring journalist was the WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the experience stuck with me. The platform was quite aged and had been on the market for a decade, so I wasn’t expecting any fireworks. With that being sai

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “They truly don’t make 4x4 vehicles like they used to. The V8 70 Series Land Cruiser is one of the most popular overlanding platforms, and with good reason. However, comparing those new C

Following several short overlanding trips in rented vehicles, Dave and Nicki Brown had come up with a set of requirements for their own vehicle. So, they bought their 2015 Toyota Hilux – affectionately called Wanda – as a pre-owned vehicle in July 20