Issue 36

Adventure Afrika

4x4 | Camping | Lifestyle

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Adventure Afrika
Publisher: Anton Willemse Editor: Liana Reiners Head of design: Simone Anderson Sales: Anton Willemse Jacqui Rowe Contributors: Andy Wassung Colin Mileman Dirk Smit Grahame McLeod Manie van der Merwe Mic van Zyl Nolene Kotze Tony Yeo Trygve Roberts ■
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Gaining Traction
Life is a journey marked by milestones, and as we navigate through its twists and turns, each becomes a chapter in our personal story. The same holds true for Adventure Afrika. While some issues may be considered more noteworthy than others, they all
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I Spy With My Little Eye…
The Q8 e-tron was supposed to arrive locally in 2023, but Audi South Africa has now let it drop that it will possibly arrive by October 2024. It will be available in both SUV and Sportback body styles, with three powertrains and two battery sizes to
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A Dash Of Spice
Since its inception, Omoda has been committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and providing a unique driving experience. The recently launched Omoda C5 GT lives up to this promise in no uncertain terms. The newcomer boasts a sportier appearan
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Hitting The Chery Jackpot
The Tiggo 7 Pro is the third model in Chery’s line-up of SUVs and like its stablemates, the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro, it has just about everything that opens and shuts in terms of standard spec. Think electric seats and windows, climate control, a
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Gear & gadgets
Offering a built-in air compressor for your suspension airbag system, the Tough Dog Wireless Airbag Inflation Kit allows you to adjust the pressure in the airbags on the fly, thus providing the perfect amount of pressure in the bags depending on your
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Over to >> YOU!
I read your tyre test with great interest, and while we all certainly have our go-to tyre, there are even more opinions around tyre pressure. What is ideal? – Zander Botes. We reached out to overlander, 4x4 enthusiast and owner of Ultimate Bush Adven
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3 to 5
Over Heritage weekend this year we were invited to the Jimny Gathering in Clarens. The weekend didn’t start off with a drive to Clarens, though. We were lucky enough to be part of a small media group to take the brand-new five-door Jimny on its maide
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Bang For Your Buck
The top spec Jimny five-door GLX Auto is listed at R479 900 and in today’s market that seems to be a reasonable price for what you get. The extra R41 000 in price compared to the three-door variant buys you an extra 340mm of length, and although it d
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Patience Is A Virtue
I don’t give up easily. If I decide I want to do something, I make it happen… and my brother-in-law, Chris van der Spuy, is the same. Thus, we refused to give up on our dream of travelling to Malawi, despite the fact that there was very little inform
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The Magic Of The Moment
Our journey, which can only be described as a complete and utter success, began at Woodlands Stop Over and Lodge near Francistown in Botswana. Here we did the usual meet and greet, along with a briefing on timing and what to expect the next day. The
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Take Me To The Water
In October 2017, I was once again bound to the capital of Chad, N’Djamena, for another adventure-filled trip into the Sahara. On arrival, I met up with Moussa who was immaculately dressed in a long white djellaba. He was head of the local tour operat
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Knowing The Difference
When it comes to navigating challenging terrain or driving in adverse weather conditions, having a capable and reliable vehicle is of utmost importance. Two popular drivetrain options that offer enhanced traction and control are the 4x4 (four-wheel d
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Exploring The Untamed Beauty
Nestled in the heart of Namibia, Etosha National Park is a breathtaking wilderness that attracts nature enthusiasts, photographers, and wildlife lovers from all corners of the globe. Covering an expansive area of over 22 000 square kilometres, this s
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A Cultural Journey
Our route for the day was to be at a more leisurely pace than the previous two days and would take us from Thaba-Tseka to Thaba Bosiu via a range of interesting points of interest. We stopped in Lesotho’s university town, Roma, to refuel and took the
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Back To Basic
In the world of popular four-wheel drive vehicles, the Suzuki Jimny stands out for not only having supreme 4x4 off-road abilities, but also for being the smallest. In Southern Africa, it has continued to gain popularity both on- and off-road, especia
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Spread The Cheer
I ’m not a big drinker, but there are certain occasions that need to be celebrated with something of an alcoholic nature. If – like me – you don’t enjoy hard tack but still want to partake in the festivities, you can always opt for something sweet an
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A World In One Country
With a spectacular coastline and indigenous forest meeting one another, this campsite offers the best of both worlds. There is an adventure around every corner, whether it’s exploring the birdlife in the canopies of the majestic trees or getting to k
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Ticking Off More Bucket-list Birds
We South Africans are blessed to share our country with an incredible diversity of birds, ranging from the largest living bird (the Common Ostrich) to the bird with the largest wingspan (the Wandering Albatross) to one of the most diminutive, the Cap
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If I Were A Rich Man!
Earlier this year Ford whisked us off to the dunes of Namibia to drive the new-generation Ranger Raptor… and it was a total blast! This bakkie’s capabilities and the ease with which it flew through and over the sand dunes of Namibia left a lasting im
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Climbing Through The Ranks
The Mahindra Scorpio is a legend in its home market, having sold almost 800 000 units since 2002. While nowhere near those numbers, it has gained somewhat of a cult following in South Africa too, with around 6 000 units sold locally since its initial
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My Ride & I
Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) WINNER “I love adventures and exploring everything this incredible continent has to offer. This is why choosing a vehicle that was not only trustworthy and reliable, but also comfortable
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Life Happens…
VEHICLE: 2009 Toyota Prado 120 4.0-litre V6 OWNER: Tristan Hall Pre-pandemic, we owned a white Toyota Prado 120, which – if I have to be honest – was actually the first of the many vehicles I had owned, that I truly fell in love with. At the time I h

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