Adventure Afrika

We approached Kurt Brunner, owner of the new and proudly South African aftermarket offroad 4x4 accessories company, Ultimate Bush Adventurer. Here’s what he had to say: The world of lighting has undergone many changes in the last century. The upside

Everyone talks about rhino poaching and the importance of protecting these animals against the very real threat of extinction. However, very few people realise the true gravity of the situation. The most recent rhino population numbers for Africa at

The original Africa-conquering Land Rover Classics vehicles that have been taming the continent since 1949, are back at the bigger, better – and longer – 2023 LandyFest. This popular family-oriented event will this year again be held at the Rust de W

We told you about it in Issue 27 and now it’s official. Chery has introduced the Omoda brand in South Africa. We now join several other global markets in South America, Asia, and soon also Europe and Australia to offer this new brand to motorists. Th

A main issue with the conventional ammo box has always been the flimsy clips, which have a tendency to break… often at the most inopportune times. So, one of the first goals when designing the new box was to get the clips just right, to make them bot

In recent years I have found myself falling in love with the look of just about every new vehicle launched in South Africa. But before you brand me as a car hoe, let me explain. Apart from a few ghastly exceptions, there aren’t really ugly vehicles o

Namibia is a place of wonder and being able to experience the dunes outside Walvis Bay in a beast like the Ford Ranger Raptor was an experience I will never forget. Cruising at over 100km/h in the dunes and on the beach floods your system with adrena

My name is Jan-Harm du Plessis and I have been married to my beautiful wife, Elsie, for over 17 years now. We have two amazing kids – our daughter Luciele (14) and our son EW, who recently turned 12. We post and write of our travel adventures on Inst

The C2C mission was the brainchild of lifelong Land Rover adventurers, Rob Erikson-Miller and Mark McClue. The idea was to drive from Chartwell, in South Africa, across Africa, through Europe and on to Chartwell House, the ancestral home of Sir Winst

One of the organisers of the trip, Rob is a Land Rover workshop owner and has been involved with Land Rovers for 31 years. He drove Winston, a 1982 Series 3 model, which he found in the Cradle of Humankind. He restored it in Chartwell, South Africa,

Over a weekend in March, we headed to Bela-Bela for the return of Camp LA Sport, one of the most popular annual events on the off-roading calendar. We made a few quick stops in town for supplies before proceeding to our destination for the weekend –

I once drowned a standard brand-new Volkswagen Touareg in Botswana’s world-famous Okavango Delta swamps. I was trying to follow my guide, who was in a Land Cruiser. Little did I know then that the air intake on the VW sits just below the headlights.

We have never been a family that does ‘normal’ for holidays. We are proud that we always do something special, filled with unforgettable memories and loads of fun. So, when we hit the road for a Namibian New Year’s celebration, we knew it would be on

Our adventure – booked through Ultimate Adventures – began in Marrakesh with the handover of a mixed bag of 4x4’s from the rental agency. Andy and Sonja Johnstone joined Michael Barton and I in a Land Cruiser Prado, with Russell and Joanie Tarr in a

Jabula is the Zulu word for ‘joy’, which is exactly what this beautifully maintained and unfenced camping spot offers visitors. Jabula Bush Camp is about 7km from the Tau Gate and offers four glamping self-catering tents and five unfenced campsites.

Although the Lenong Pass in Limpopo is tarred, it is rather tricky. However, if you do make it to the summit, the incredible scenic vistas over the Marakele National Park and the Waterberg Mountain range make it well worth your effort. While a 4x4 is

One of the most recently established national parks in South Africa, Marakele National Park was founded in 1994. It was initially called Kransberg National Park, but the name was changed to Marakele (a Tswana word which means ‘place of sanctuary’) sh

Nothing beats sitting around a fire while the aroma of grilling meat hangs heavy in the air. This is where great stories are told, laughter is shared, and many lifelong friendships are forged. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to spend hours i

We recently got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Gladiator for a week and while I expected to be impressed, I was not prepared to be wowed. This is no regular double cab bakkie! One of the things that I really liked was the fact that it

Toyota is well known for its special-edition Hiluxes, which the brand cleverly introduces whenever it wants to boost a new facelift or give its customers a little more bang for their buck. The goal of these special editions has always been to enhance

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “For those who have never seen a Hilux Surf, let me educate you. It was the first general-purpose 4x4 SUV, the granddaddy of the Toyota Fortuner. The Surf is better known by its American

VEHICLE: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser OWNER DETAILS: Flip & Marianne Snyders About three years ago, I was a great source of amusement for a secondhand salesman as I stood next to a pristine FJ Cruiser, dwarfing the truck with my sheer height. Truth be told

Full-size binoculars such as 8x42 and 10x50 are the best choice for serious wildlife viewing, including birdwatching. Perfect for safaris and searching for game in the brush, the wide lenses give you a wider field of view, making it easier to spot an