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My conquering cohort
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My conquering cohort

Her husband's adventurous spirit knows no bounds, says Anita Homann. But this time he may have gone too far.

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August/September 2022
Holey hell!
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Holey hell!

Roads are in a dilapidated condition throughout large parts of our country, but they're not much better at some popular campsites either, says Leon Botha.

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6 mins  |
August/September 2022
All aboard!
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All aboard!

What could be better than touring with a van full of friends or family members? Here's the bus you need.

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3 mins  |
August/September 2022
Donkey years
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Donkey years

There's no reason why his workhorse can't reach the million-kilometer mark, says Lou Toerien from Kempton Park about this 17-year-old Toyota Corolla.

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August/September 2022
Even better Brezza
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Even better Brezza

The Brezza is enormously popular in India and has gained many South African fans in the past year, but can it still compete with his opponents?

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August/September 2022
Bespoke vellies
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Bespoke vellies

Landie enthusiasts are ecstatic about the extended-body version of the Land Rover Defender, says Cyril Klopper.

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August/September 2022
Moving on up
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Moving on up

The recent kykNET Buite Expo in Limpopo proved that our caravan industry is going from strength to strength.

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August/September 2022
Pick and chews
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Pick and chews

Camp, swim, spot game... and catch a fish or two. Bring on the weekend!

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3 mins  |
August/September 2022
Over the hills and far away
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Over the hills and far away

The Overberg is known for its rolling hills, covered in golden canola and emerald wheat fields in winter. Most people race through the region along the N2, blissfully ignorant of the lovely dirt roads waiting to be explored.

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August/September 2022
Relaxing in Rondeberg
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Relaxing in Rondeberg

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag, head to Rondeberg, and you'll be smiling all the way. Here, you'll be able to rest for real.

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August/September 2022
East coast calling
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East coast calling

While the rest of the country still clings to their electric blankets, residents of KwaZulu-Natal are already swanning around in their cozzies. We pitch camp in the north and south of the province.

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10 mins  |
August/September 2022
Among the (grumpy) ellies
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Among the (grumpy) ellies

The Tshugulu 4x4 eco-route isn't widely marketed by the Mapungubwe National Park - actually it's only guests at the Tshugulu Lodge that really have access to it.

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August/September 2022
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Once More, With Attitude

The Raptor is the jewel in the Ford Ranger lineup, and, like its older brothers, it handles a caravan with ease.

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December 2019
Get Amped For The T8
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Get Amped For The T8

Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage but considering Eskom’s track record, it may be better to rely on hybrid technology for now before we write offfuel.

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December 2019
Roam The Dome
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Roam The Dome

Bring your off-roader and come play on one of the most famous and well-established 4x4 trails in the country – in a World Heritage Site!

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December 2019
Diesel Does It
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Diesel Does It

With his thirsty petrol V6 SUV behind him, Jakkie Coetsee from Randburg couldn’t be happier with his thrifty turbodiesel bakkie.

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December 2019
Take The Bull By The Horns!
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Take The Bull By The Horns!

We presented the go! Drive & Camp Bull Run again earlier this year in the Northern Cape town Vanwyksvlei – and, as always, it was one big jol.

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December 2019
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"Easy" Does It

The group of off-roaders testing their mettle against one of the most extreme challenges every year tackled the infamous Letele Pass in Lesotho this year.

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December 2019
Jewels Along The West Coast
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Jewels Along The West Coast

Between the Hardeveld’s wildflowers and an icy Atlantic Ocean – with the Olifants River to the south and the Spoeg River to the north – lies a beautiful coastal region, and you’ll need an off-road vehicle to experience the best of it.

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8 mins  |
October 2019
We'll Be Back, Kosi Bay!
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We'll Be Back, Kosi Bay!

Once you’ve visited Kosi Bay, you’ll return again and again.

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October 2019
Secrets In The Soutpansberg
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Secrets In The Soutpansberg

You can relax properly at Tshipise’s hot springs in Limpopo, but if the 4x4 bug unexpectedly bites, there’s a free trail nearby for you to tackle.

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October 2019
Get Cosy At Onverwags
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Get Cosy At Onverwags

Visit a campsite where the Bushveld enchants, neighbours become friends and children run and play till late.

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October 2019
Destination Unknown
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Destination Unknown

When you’re taking everything with you – including the kitchen sink – you may end up driving forever. Well, you can do just that with the Motorhome-World Discoverer 4.

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7 mins  |
October 2019
Following The Startling One
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Following The Startling One

The mighty Tugela River cuts through KwaZulu-Natal from the Drakensberg in the west to the Indian Ocean in the east. Evan Naudé went to explore the river whose Zulu name means “The Startling One”.

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August 2016
Horsing Around On Iron Steeds
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Horsing Around On Iron Steeds

Three days of riding some of the most scenic and challenging roads in Southern Africa – and that’s just getting to the event. Cyril Klopper attended the GS Trophy National Qualifier and reports back.

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8 mins  |
August 2016
Compact Champion?
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Compact Champion?

Can Hyundai’s compact SUV/crossover, the Creta, be another success story for the South Koreans? CHARLES THOMPSON got behind the wheel.

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April 2017
Five 4x4 Adventures An Hour From Home!
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Five 4x4 Adventures An Hour From Home!

With kids in school or a boss watching your leave days like a hawk, a tour across the border just isn’t possible every single week. But here are five solutions, all a stone’s throw from gauteng.

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10 mins  |
April 2017
A (Perfect) Shot In The Dark
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A (Perfect) Shot In The Dark

As if Ford’s flagship Ranger didn’t look intimidating enough, the company has released a special model where all the customary chrome is painted black in all the right places.

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September 2017
A Knockout Boxer
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A Knockout Boxer

Camping is more enjoyable when you’ve built your motorhome yourself. Ben Grobbelaar from Reebok in the South Cape tells us how he converted his Peugeot Boxer into a house-on-wheels.

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September 2017
Mending A Broken Heart
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Mending A Broken Heart

After tragedy struck, Hennie Prinsloo from Pretoria dealt with his trauma by taking on an ambitious project: redesigning the nose of his Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen.

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February 2018