Adventure Afrika

It was just another ordinary day in the wild when I arrived in Northern Sabi Sands, South Africa. Little did I know that this adventure would become a defining chapter in my life. What started as a gig as a freelance guide at a luxurious lodge quickl

Identify the different caravans and trailers in the word block. It can appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and can be in any direction. Diaresis and circumflex are not used, and words in brackets are part of the words or per explanation. *

I often get asked whether I prefer a double cab bakkie or a SUV. My answer is simple: I am – and always will be – a bakkie man. It’s such a versatile vehicle and by simply adding a canopy, you can virtually double the amount of packing space availabl

The annual Seven7 Drive in aid of childhood cancer awareness set off from Kia Sandton in Johannesburg towards the end of September 2023 and concluded the seven-day adventure a week later at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Tshwane. In the process,

When the invitation to the launch of the Wildtrak X arrived in my inbox, I was perplexed. Ford already has a Ranger Wildtrak in its stable, so what would be different in this model? Turns out it’s a more off-road oriented version and, as such, it has

Not many people know that Machadodorp (now officially known as eNtokozweni), was once the capital of the Republic of Transvaal. After British soldiers took control of Pretoria during the Second Boer War, President Paul Kruger and his cabinet fled to

Waterfall Guest Farm: +27 62 072 0221 /+27 69 248 9931 Machado Slaghuis: +27 82 561 9139 NG Kerk Machado: +27 64 687 5920 Zongororo Village of Ministry: +27 78 577 2745 | www.zongororo.co.za Kruger House Lodge: +27 82 950 2417 Battle of Halvitia: Sus

American novelist and travel journalist Stever Rushin says that when you go on a road trip, the trip itself becomes part of the story… I could not agree more – but to find that story, you must get a few road trip essentials right. First up is the des

Released globally in 1998, this MPV was first known as the Kia Sedona. It was pretty inconspicuous until 2010, which is when Kia’s then-design wunderkind, Peter Schreyer, introduced the iconic tiger nose grille to Kia’s product. This transformed the

Nestled in a valley between the small rural farming villages of Ficksburg and Clocolan – with views stretching to the majestic Maluti Mountains in Lesotho in the south-east – Amohela ho Spitskop is the perfect base from which to explore the Eastern F

If I had to describe the Letaba rest camp and the surrounding area to someone who has never been there, the words ‘diverse versatility’ come to mind, followed by ‘idyllic’ (especially during the beautiful, lush summer months). Letaba means ‘river of

The ruggedly beautiful and aptly named Wild Coast runs from the coastal city of East London in the south of the Eastern Cape to the border of KwaZulu-Natal, some 350km to the northeast. The Wild Coast boast the most idyllic and unspoilt beaches to be

It has been nearly five years since an evaluation of all terrain (AT) tyres was done locally. Over this period, technology has moved forward and the local playing field – in terms of local manufacturing of tyres versus importation – has changed drama

A trip to the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is always a great adventure and a huge privilege. So, understandably, there was great excitement when we managed to secure a booking and we counted the days until it was finally time to hit the r

While the rest of the Adventure Afrika team headed to the Eastern Free State for the inaugural Jimny Gathering over Heritage Weekend, I had more serious matters to attend to. My family and I were to represent the publication at the annual Toyota Rust

These days the store shelves are packed to the brim with sweets in all colours, flavours, shapes and sizes. If you have a sweet tooth like me, then this is a huge temptation and one that I usually cannot resist. The result is that there is always a d

The annual Mystery Rally has captured the imagination of locals, and 4x4 and overlanding enthusiasts alike. As a result, participants and spectators converge in the Western Cape each year for an exhilarating experience, marked by secrecy, adventure,

The first day had been a long one, covering three passes, including the Sani Pass, Black Mountain Pass (also known as Kotisephola Pass) and the rather challenging Moteng Pass with its 91 corners… but we made it, hearts and minds filled with memories

The Urban Cruiser was first introduced in South Africa in 2021 and frankly, I think even the marketing people at Toyota were surprised by its popularity with the buying public. It sold like hot cakes and consistently topped the extremely competitive

We recently spent some time with the all-new Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MAX (the brand’s crown jewel) and right off the bat, I must admit that it was way better than I’d expected. It is, in fact, a rather good (and affordable) option in the growing crossover

GET 12 PRINT EDITIONS FOR R500 A tour with Ultimate Adventures to the Richtersveld National Park in the Northern Cape, ending off with a night at the Augrabies Falls National Park. Located in South Africa’s northern Namaqualand, the Richtersveld is a

Africa doesn’t need us – we need Africa… and what better way to quench this yearning to explore this magical continent of ours than behind the wheel of one of its greatest legends, the Land Rover Defender. If you own a Landy, you will know that it is

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) WINNER “I have always had a soft spot for Land Rovers, having previously owned a Disco 3 which I drove until just under 400 000km on the clock. My car – we call it Ompad, which translates