Adventure Afrika

The word Laluka comes from the Zulu culture and has a lovely meaning to it. This word came about from another guide who had the privilege of naming a young leopardess as she approached her age of independence. Generally female cubs will leave their m

*This month our winner is Henry Jonker, who shares a recent boys’ weekend trip to the Overberg with us on page 36. Send your contributions to info@4x4afrika.com There are very few things in life that can compete with enjoying a cup of fresh coffee as

A rural land restitution community in KwaZulu-Natal was one of the winners of the 2022 WWF Living Planet Award. The winners were named at WWF South Africa’s annual general meeting at the end of last year. The 300-strong Mgundeni community received th

You might have read about the Defender Trophy in previous issues and wished that you too could be a part of such an amazing adventure. Well, here’s your chance! The next event – the MBT Defender Trophy Limpopo – is scheduled for 26 March to 1 April a

Judging by the number of them one sees on the roads, Haval’s Jolion is a firm favourite with the South African public. It was launched locally in 2021, the range consisting of five models, all utilising the same engine but with a choice of two gearbo

The updated Q8 e-tron electric SUV line-up should be gracing our roads before the end of the year. The range-topper will be the S Q8 e-tron, which combines three electric motors to produce 370kW and 973Nm, along with a 104kWh battery. The claimed ele

• Engine power/torque: 230kW/494Nm • 0-100km/h: 5.6 seconds • Range: Up to 440km (WLTP) • Maximum charging speeds: 130kW DC or 22kW AC • Engine power/torque: 430kW/740Nm • 0-100km/h: 3.4 seconds • Range: Up to 528km • Maximum charging speeds: 350kW D

One of the biggest challenges for overlanders and 4x4 enthusiasts is the regulation of and finding the correct tyre pressure – whether it’s for gravel travelling, playing in the dunes or just getting the tyres back to its normal pressure when heading

As a kid I regularly travelled through the Kruger National Park with my folks and late grandparents. And it was there – in what is today one of South Africa’s biggest tourist attractions – that my love for the outdoors and wildlife was ingrained in m

Dubbed the Prince of Africa, the Toyota Prado comes from a lineage of superb off-road capability, 4x4 prowess and the legendary Land Cruiser DNA. And much like Disney’s princes, the updated 2021 Land Cruiser Prado will undoubtedly make many admirers

Awake to a choir of birdsong and watch elephants crossing the river from your very own veranda, before taking on some of the activities on offer. These include hiking or driven safaris (offered twice daily), bird watching, spa treatments or simply en

We have long given up on the idea of spending our December vacations at the beach. For starters, my better half doesn’t like crowds, which can become a problem when you try to find an open patch of sand to spread your beach towel among the droves of

December holidays are meant for family and fun. Often this also involves travelling and exploring, so having a comfortable, reliable, and well specced vehicle in which to do so is important. After spending numerous kilometres in Hyundai’s new Creta,

We have to own our retirement, make the most of it, embrace all adventures and challenges and be unapologetically thrilled by all the opportunities coming our way. This is what ‘they’ say and I could not agree more. Who who would’ve thought it possib

When the end of the year approaches, it’s always a treat to get away with a few good friends… to rest up before we go on vacation with our families because then us men do nothing but work, work, work! After all, having to braai every night requires a

Many things happened in 1854… Sherlock Holmes was born, Abraham Lincoln gave his very first political speech in Illinois, and the construction of the lighthouse on Alcatraz commenced. Closer to home, the Orange Free State was declared independent, an

My daughter and I were driving on a tarred road from the northern KwaZulu-Natal town of Hluhluwe to the memorial gate of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. The last time I did this trip was in 1975 with my parents and then this was a gravel road. I had come

Most people have dreams. Some more ambitious than others, I’ll admit – but one specific South African had a dream to complete twenty Dakar races. Giniel de Villiers has just done exactly that. A proud South African, in a proudly South African Toyota

This beautiful pass, situated midway between Clarens and Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State, is well-known and much-loved by motorists and motorcyclists alike. The road surface is excellent, the corners are cambered correctly, and the views over t

Established in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland, where President Paul Kruger spent his last days in exile, the scenic small Eastern Free State town is only 300km from Jozi. This, coupled with the vast array of activities on off

I enjoy a braai as much as the next guy and if my husband had his way, we’d throw something on the coals every day of the week. I’m not ashamed to admit that we were those people who even baked banana bread in our trusty kettle braai during lockdown…

“Mom! He is breathing on me!”… “Are we there yet?”… “Mom! I want it hot, and she wants it cold!”… “Moooommmmmm!!!” As a mom of four little kids under the age of six at one point, I have always wanted a bus to move the ‘masses’! See, I am the proud mo

Having debuted in 2022 as the replacement for the Sedona, the Carnival sports Kia’s powerful yet efficient Smartstream 2.2-litre CRDi turbo engine, looks too good to be a MPV, boasts a sumptuous cabin with a plethora of features, offers car-like hand

When you think Quantum, what’s the first thing that jumps to mind? Berserk taxi drivers with 16 passengers crammed into the vehicle? Cramped? Uncomfortable? Okay, now think again… Boasting a lengthy wheelbase and nine seats, the range-topping VX vers

The Ford Tourneo Custom offers six individual seats with two rear rows that can be configured in conference format or two rows of three forward-facing seats. The six seats can each be folded flat, tumbled, stowed in multiple positions or removed. Fro

The SUV market has changed a fair bit in the last two years. While some competitors had engine upgrades, others added derivatives to their line-up in order to secure a larger slice of the sales pie. Isuzu went all out, launching the second generation

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “For a vehicle to be a classic, it has to be two of three things: interesting, beautiful, or rare. That means that my Series 3 shorth wheelbase is definitely a classic. Its military linea

We truly are living our dream at the moment! We have always wanted to explore and find adventure across Africa and being able to make that a reality and experience some of the fantastic places on our continent is bucket-list stuff. We are truly grate