Adventure Afrika

During our travels we meet many interesting people. People who live their dream, travelling and exploring this continent of ours. People who pursue their passion to protect nature and instil that passion in others. People like Gabriel Harmer, a field

I have a saying: “Maintenance costs money – no maintenance is priceless.” What that means is if something is correctly maintained on a regular basis it does indeed cost money, but when there is no maintenance done, especially over extended periods th

There are very few things in life that can compete with enjoying a cup of fresh coffee as you overlook our continent’s beautiful scenery. With Protea Coffee, getting that coffee-shop aroma and filter-coffee taste is now feasible, even if you are out

The covers have finally come off Volkswagen’s highly anticipated all-new Amarok. It was revealed to the world recently and, according to reports, will be launched locally during the first quarter of 2023. The Aussie-designed newcomer will be built at

Kia has expanded its Sonet range with the addition of two new 1.0 T-GDi turbocharged derivatives. The new Sonet 1.0 T-GDi is equipped with Kia’s advanced 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmi

With the introduction of the next-generation Ranger and Everest fast approaching, Ford has announced that there will be an extensive catalogue of factory-backed accessories available for the newcomers. In addition to Ford Genuine accessories, the com

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary in Southern Africa this year. The Chinese giant was founded in July 1990 by then 26-year-old Jack Wey and produced its first vehicle in 1993. The Southern Africa subsidiary was establis

When, 18 years ago, the Mahindra brand was first introduced (incidentally, also at Gerotek) to South Africa not many people took note. At that point there were many ‘unknown’ brands entering the market and while Mahindra’s offerings were not half bad

Have you ever been stuck in the bush with a broken-down vehicle you knew you could fix if you only had the right tools with you? Well, no more excuses – Tork Craft has just the toolbox for you. Not taking up too much space (220mm x 470mm), the 172-pi

I can hear it. The thud, thud, thud coming closer…My ears scanning,Where is the noise coming from?I feel a sharp sting in my bum…They’ve got me!My head starts spinning…I can’t feel my feet!Strange figures rush to me…Herding me, sticking things in my

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve is the sanctuary for a very important rhino population in South Africa. Both species have adapted extremely well in the reserve and the excess from both species has been used to re-establish new populations across southern

I have have been stalking the PadlangsZA boys on social media for quite some time, always getting a distinct sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out, for those who don’t speak social) when looking at their feed that shows the most stunning places, stunnin

The PadlangsZA vision is to give clients an excursion that they won’t easily forget. Whether it is an introduction to camping for newcomers or an exciting encounter with the outdoors for more seasoned campers, the team strive to make your outdoor adv

Make sure you never miss out on your copy of Adventure Afrika by subscribing at 25% less and stand a chance to A tour with Ultimate Adventures to the Okavango Delta in Botswana from 10 – 21 June 2023. This area – the world’s largest inland delta – wa

I have lived in in Bloemfontein for a very large part of my life. My passion for all things off-road was triggered by a love of riding off-road bikes. My best friend and I spent many weekends and school holidays riding the bike his dad had built up f

If anyone had ever told me that I would be writing an article for a 4x4 magazine about a trip I was going to take through Africa, I would have laughed out loud. I don’t even know how to change a flat tyre, let alone drive a 4x4! And anyway, I’m in th

The other day I read that a “tannie” is like your mom, only cooler. Synonyms include wynkop, wyndrinker, joller and lekker mens! I could not agree more – maybe just to add another synomym: vrienGIN. Us group of tannies are fortunate to be able to vis

Up until about three years ago, my friend Amanda and I camped with an Oz ground tent, which we loved as it’s easy to set up and maintain. What we did not love, though, was having to pack and unpack my car for every trip. Eventually, I managed to conv

I’ll be the first to admit to having been a bit of a speedster before becoming a #TannieMetnTrailer. The fear of something going wrong is what had me listening to advice from others who believe that the maximum towing speed should hover between 110 t

It took me a good year, perhaps even more, to find the right people to make my dream of a Game Vet Adventure for women a reality. To pull this off, you don’t only need a wildlife veterinarian with the best experience, contacts, helicopter and helicop

Join Bush Babes Conservation Adventures on their next Game Vet Adventure from 19 to 21 August 2022 near Brits, in the North West Province. The cost is R5 000 per person sharing and includes shared accommodation at a private lodge, breakfast, bushveld

When was the last time you hoisted a flag? After our tenth Bush Run adventure, we decided it was time for our own identity and a flag was made. Because is it even a Bush Run without flying a flag? Our eleventh Bush Run adventure took our group of Lan

Towards the end of our 2022 Ben 10 Eco Challenge (dubbed “The Wet Edition”) there was – yes, you guessed it – more rain! The weather conditions continued along the now familiar pattern of being partly cloudy in the morning, with the rain settling in

When your body is tired from a day’s driving, there are few things as enjoyable as settling into a campsite, setting up camp and simply enjoying the surroundings. Melkhout Guest Farm offers excellent camping along the beautiful Breede River, which is

I’ve been an overlander who enjoys staying on the move. I enjoy travelling around and not being in one particular spot for a prolonged period. I also don’t enjoy towing something and love to keep everything stored in my vehicle. I also prefer sleepin

It’s way too early in the morning, somewhere in the Kruger National Park. Except for the “chirrup” of a cricket, which, by the sounds of it, must be somewhere in your tent, the intermittent coughs of the baboons sleeping in the fig tree overhead, and

It was all planned out in the finest detail. We had compact crossovers, guests, a great route and spectacular accommodation. What we didn’t have was a backup vehicle. You see, our guests represented the manufacturers of said crossovers and, as such,

Renault’s Duster SUV made its debut on the local market in 2013. The styling of that original Duster reminded me of a dung beetle. Stocky and almost awkward looking, but tough and robust. Its no-frills-attached, built-for-purpose persona appealed to

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “A Land Rover Defender is a timeless and classic vehicle, oozing heaps of personality and character. My Elvis is exactly that. Since I grew up around Landies, I always dreamt of owning on

“I’ve always loved travelling and exploring. Before I had my precious Samson, I was on the back of my Suzuki Katana GSX400F,” self-confessed adrenaline junkie, Pastor Nomsa, tells you from the get-go. “I developed a great passion and appreciation for

When the Jeep Gladiator was first revealed in 2018 it caused quite a stir amongst die-hard fans. Two years later the first units rolled off the production line, just in time for the brand’s 80th anniversary in 2021. It made its South African debut in