SA4x4 Magazine - July 2019

In this issue

DRIVING EXPERIENCE: Namibia Would you ramp your BMW X3
up and down a couple of dunes in Namibia? As Micky Baker
finds out, with a few mods this streetwise SUV can do double duty as an adventure tourer, ULTIMATE ADVENTURES:
Zambian migrations It’s that time of year again when two
of Africa’s great migrations are set to run: the wildebeest in Liuwa Plain in Western Zambia and the bats in Kasanka in Northern Zambia. This is a spectacular tour; don’t miss out!...

The Giraffe: Standing Tall

Given that 21 June was ‘World Giraffe Day’, I thought that this would be a great opportunity to share something about these iconic animals with you.

3 mins

Trail Savvy: Off-Road Driving Tips, Skills & Practices - Recovery Points, Soft Shackles & Safety Ratings

This is the second instalment of a two-part guest column by Henk Vallentgoed of the South African company Securetech, in which he debunks some braai-side myths about recovery gear and discusses the essential things that you need to know. (Read Part 1 on our website, www.sa4x4.co.za)

5 mins

Smartspace Cookware Get Camping Smart

Outdoor cooking demands a special kind of rugged pot. It needs to be versatile, easy to clean, and have the ability to take repeated knocks when being transported.

2 mins

Ford Ranger Raptor

The master blaster…

4 mins

The Endless Horizon - Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Micky Baker embarks on an Ultimate Adventure through the second-largest game reserve in the world. He discovers a very different Kalahari…

10+ mins

Food In The Wild

The prickly pear has many uses

4 mins

Tankwa Time Out

A weekend breakaway to the Tankwa Karoo via the Old Postal Route brings weather from every season for avid overlanders Simon van der Merwe and Minouw Coetzee

5 mins

Dune Domination - On Tour In Namibia With The BMW Driving Experience

What happens when you slap off-road tyres, raised suspension and underbody protection on a BMW X3 xDrive 30d? You have a helluva time in the Namib Desert

4 mins

French Finesse

RENAULT KOLEOS 2.5 16V 4X4 CVT

3 mins

The 6X6

For some customers, the perfect 4x4 is not enough. Pon Steyn Motors has the answer for these clients: a genuine six-wheel drive.

1 min

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SA4x4 Magazine Description:

Have you ever thought about just jumping into your car and driving off into the deep blue yonder? If you have, chances are you'll enjoy reading SA4x4 magazine. This monthly title is focused on overlanding, the practice of self-contained vehicular wilderness travel - that's where the 4x4 comes in! So every issue is packed with travel features, equipment guides, 4x4 reviews and technical features; in short, everything you need to be become an accomplished overlander, no matter what your current level of experience.