Adventure Afrika

I don’t get out into the bush enough. After every (usually too short) visit, that’s what I always say… and everyone I tell about my holiday tends to agree. This does not happen when I talk about a visit to some overseas city – yes, people enjoy the i

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It’s quite the conundrum: where do you hang wet clothes or towels to dry when you’re on an outdoor adventure? Manufactured from elasticated cord, this compact travel washing line from Lifeventure is twisted, allowing you to secure items without the n

Being cautious when attempting a water crossing (or any obstacle, for that matter) when travelling in the bundu is always advised. First and foremost, take things slow and observe your immediate surroundings. When in the remote areas of our continent

Growing up in the 1980’s, our moms would slather us in sunscreen once a day, pop a random cap on our heads and send us on our merry way to enjoy the hot South African summers. Not quite as sun-safe as we had all thought it was – and let’s not even me

Bakkies… new bakkies everywhere! No wonder South Africa is known as bakkie country. And as if we haven’t already been spoilt for choice, Isuzu has now also joined the so-called ‘big guns’ with the launch of the D-MAX Arctic AT35. It is available on s

I must admit that I felt as if I’d been living under a rock when I received the invitation to the launch of the Suzuki Fronx. Fronx? What the hell is a Fronx? Apparently, I was the only one who didn’t know because my colleagues all seemed very excite

Following its unveiling at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK last month, order books for the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster are now open in South Africa. The Quartermaster shares most of its architecture and components with the Station Wagon, b

When the GWM P-Series first hit the South African market towards the end of 2020, there were a lot of critics. Full disclosure – I was on of them. However, during the past few months we have spent a good amount of time behind the wheel of various ite

It was early on a chilly winter’s day when my youngest daughter, Marli, and I hitched an Outbound Cyclone caravan to a new GWM P-Series LTD and headed to warmer weather in KwaZulu-Natal. More specifically, we were on our way to the Somkhanda Communit

The Somkhanda Community Game Reserve was for-mally proclaimed as a nature reserve in 2011. It is not only the first community owned game reserve that introduced the critically endangered black rhino as part of the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Prog

After stocking up on fuel, water and supplies in Faya, we headed north towards the Tibesti Mountains, in the heart of the Sahara desert. At first, the route was dominated by dunes. If our drivers had plans to ever enter the Dakar Rally, they were cer

The Camel Trophy began in 1980 as a team expedition over the Trans-Amazonian highway. Over the next eight years, the expeditions crossed Sumatra (Indonesia), Papua New Guinea, Zaire, Brazil, Borneo, Australia, Madagascar and Sulawesi (Indonesia) befo

What began in 1980 as nothing more than a promotional idea became a legendary event that saw adventurous individuals vying for the opportunity to participate and become the epitome of the ‘Camel Man’. That was easier said than done, though… Even if y

We knew from experience that any trip with Simon and Des Steadman from Ultimate Adventures would be a special one. Thus, we had no hesitation in signing up to join a group of fellow travellers on a bucket-list adventure to Tanzania to witness the spe

Run by the husband-and-wife team of Simon and Desiree Steadman, Ultimate Adventures offers a range of tours and self-drive adventures, designed to create amazing memories. Prestige Tours: Aimed at adventurers who enjoy the finer things in life, guest

Few people know where Roedtan is located. Even fewer know about the Roedtan Klou & Grou 4x4. Roedtan is a small farming community in the Limpopo province, about 70km northwest of Groblersdal. The region of about 80km wide and 130km long is also known

1st place: Andrea Van Heerden 2nd place: Angelique Denner 1st place: Helon Hulme 2nd place: Frik Venter 3rd place: Walied Abrahams 1st place: Johnny Du Randt The Roedtan Klou & Grou 4x4 is the brainchild of Oelof de Meyer. It kicked off in 2001, with

We started planning our trip months in advance. We were on a mission: finding snow in the Wartrail and Rhodes areas of the southern Drakensberg. I wasn’t convinced that we’d be successful, so I was relieved to hear that snow had fallen on the peaks o

It is unclear where the name Shingwedzi comes from, but the local people believe it is named after Tsonga people who used to live in the area. Shingwedzi is believed to be a combination of ‘Shing-za-goli’ (the name of the leader in the group) and ‘Nj

The medium-sized Shingwedzi rest camp has plenty of space and offers many accommodation options, including camping, chalets, budget cabins and, for larger groups, the Rentmeester guesthouse. The campsite has 50 stands with power points, braai areas a

For the purpose of this article, I am going to write about standard batteries, which are based on the principle of lead and sulfuric acid. This relates to most batteries used these days, whether it is a lead-acid, absorbent glass mat (AGM), gel batte

Namibia is a land of natural wonders where rugged landscapes, stunning wildlife, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable experience. From the iconic Etosha National Park to the ancient rock formations of Brandberg, this vast cou

With camping being part of what we do, one would think that the Adventure Afrika team have packing down to a science. Alas, that’s not the case. And we’re not alone – campers everywhere often have the wrong tools or equipment on hand or simply forget

It took us a year to plan our trip to the Mountain Kingdom and seeing that Philip Rawlins is an expert on all matters Lesotho, we roped him in to ensure that our clients saw the very best of what the small, land-locked country has to offer. Moreover,

I can go without many things in life. Bread is not one of them. There is nothing that can beat a thick side of fresh bread with a decent layer of butter and maybe a little grated cheese and apricot jam. Yummy! They say you are what you eat… that migh

I’m not going to reveal my exact age… let’s just say that I’m old enough to move to a retirement village if I was so inclined. I’m from an era when cars had wind-down windows, no seatbelts in the back, no aircon and none of the fancy acronyms that ar

The compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment was extremely popular in the mid- to late-90’s, but tapered off in the early 2000’s when SUVs started taking over the roads in South Africa. As a result, it became a rather forgettable segment. But not

VEHICLE: 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 5-door Station Wagon OWNER: Peter Field Celebrating a decade of adventure this year, our Aintree Land Rover Defender 110 with its 2.2-litre Puma engine is the best four-wheel adventure partner a family could ask

WINNERS “I believe that age is but a number and find the pleasures that come with a, let’s say, more mature age, simply delightful. One such delight is the freedom to break away more regularly without worrying about school runs and kids – and what be