Adventure Afrika

Twenty-four… 24 hours in a day, 24 carats in pure gold, 24 valves on the 1HD-FTE Land Cruiser engine, 24 beers in a case… and 24 issues of Adventure Afrika! But 24 also brings us to the terrible two’s – or in this case, even more adventure, more dest

*This month our winners are Kevin Krummeck and his wife, Donna, who share their amazing overland adventure with us on page 24. Send your contributions to: info@4x4afrika.com There are very few things in life that can compete with enjoying a cup of fr

The luxurious Gondwana Private Game Reserve is relaunching its Eco Camp, which will offer the same off-the-grid, hands-on safari experience as before but without the required three-or five-day itinerary starting only on a Monday. This allows guests t

There’s no denying that Suzuki’s inimitable Jimny has become the darling of many off-road enthusiasts and overlanders, mainly because of its go-anywhere capabilities, affordable pricing and cheeky styling. If you own a Jimny (or you’re just a fan), g

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a staple on off-road calendar – the Toyota Atlantis 4x4 Fun Day – made a welcome return during the month of October. Organised by the Western Cape division of the Four-Wheel Drive Club of Southern

The official marketing material describes the new Ford Everest as a blend of adventure-ready capability, exceptional comfort, and customer-focused technology in a rugged, refined and fun-to-drive sport utility vehicle (SUV). After spending two days w

When Nissan first introduced the Qashqai here in 2006, it pretty much created the C-segment for crossover vehicles. As a result, it was initially met with great buying enthusiasm… which gradually faded into virtual nonexistence as other players joine

Last year, when I started working as a journalist, I had the privilege of participating in a cross-country trip alongside Kia South Africa, an amazing opportunity any aspiring travel journalist yearns for. We were to embark on a massive journey aroun

After purchasing a second-hand Land Rover Defender Td5, we started off as rookies in the overlanding world, doing a few camping trips to the Kruger National Park to get a feel for it. We were on a rather tight budget at the time and working hard in o

When the covers first came off the Suzuki Ignis, I thought it was an interesting shape that could one day become an icon amidst a beige ocean of economy hatchbacks. Its quasi-crossover, ‘indomitable tyke’ aesthetic led to quite a success in the sales

With eight slides, totalling a length of 1.4km, this is the longest tour in Africa! The amazing rock formations and river form a perfect backdrop to a fun-, adrenaline-filled adventure. The slides vary in lengths from 110m to 290m meters. The highest

Our West Coast adventure began in the small coastal town of Elands Bay, and since Noup is approximately 520km from our home in Wellington, it was just too far for the two dogs – Pepsi and Mila – who accompanied us on this adventure. The bakkie had ba

Len van Onselen grew up in the cattle-farming Kalahari. Odd farmers in the area had Jeeps and Len was besotted by them. One evening at a local watering hole the boys were discussing the merits of Jeeps and Land Rovers. Len proclaimed that he cared no

The day had finally arrived. I was joining the Land Rover community on my first outing. Being a newbie to the fraternity and to any form of 4x4 driving, I was soon to learn why Land Rover owners feel as if they are part of something that was difficul

There is something about the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park that makes you feel human again. The bare beauty of the dry landscape hits you like a sucker punch, unexpected and intense. It is then that you realise this is the land of mercy. There is just

This attractive gravel pass of 11.8km has a classic inverted profile of a pass that drops down into a river valley and rises up the other side. The river in question is the Mkomazi River, a small but powerful river that drains a sizeable portion of t

It was school holiday, and finally time to pack the tent pegs and the braai chops and go camping with my dad. I was very excited to spend time with the ‘old man’ since I play rugby almost every weekend and haven’t been able to go camping lately. Occa

Anyone visiting the popular penguin colony at Boulders Beach would be forgiven for thinking that these birds are doing well. There are always many birds around on the beach, and the cute fluffy chicks begging their parents for food make for a perfect

Tentco manufactures a number of bow tents. They range in both size and price, and as such you’re virtually guaranteed to find the exact tent to suit your needs. The utility of these already handy Tentco bow tents can be further bolstered through exte

The first thought when you hear the word “Mokka” is coffee (well, for me – as a self-confessed coffee addict – in any way!). And much like that pleasant early morning coffee shop aroma leading to a satisfying cuppa (mocha) java and a feeling of satis

Have you ever looked at the tailgate of your Toyota Land Cruiser 100 or 200 and regretted all that wasted space inside it? Wouldn’t it be great if that space was usable? It is hollow, after all, so just imagine what you could store in there! Well, th

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) WINNER “The first question many ask when they first see my Cruiser is: why Land Cruiser? Aren’t they unpractical? The second question always is why the 1HZ and not the V8? Well, to answer

Peter Aigner has been bitten by the Africa bug. However, being a German living in Munich, means that there’s a fair bit of water and land between him and the wide-open plains of southern Africa. However, in 2013 he took the leap to heed the call of a