SA4x4 - September 2019

In this issue

OVERLAND: Khaudum National Park, Namibia: On a fast-flying mission through Khaudum in Namibia’s far
north-eastern corner, the crew from Rolbos Overland, Simon vd Merwe and Minouw Coetzee, tackle the thick sand tracks of this unspoilt park, 4X4 ICON:
Discovery Birthday: We visit the Zinkwazi home of
Kingsley Holgate to celebrate the 30th birthday of another great African traveller: the Land
Rover Discovery. Of course, the Holgates are intimately linked to each of the five generations of
this off-roader that changed the company’s fortunes...

Just Winging It…

Having concentrated, for several months now, on some of our larger mammals I thought it was time to shift the focus to our incredible bird assemblage. South Africa is home to approximately 850 bird species, of which 50 are found nowhere else on earth.

3 mins

Torque-Sensing Differentials

Trail savvy: Off-road driving tips, skills & practices

6 mins

Driving The Legend

Toyota puts together an epic road trip through three countries so we can evaluate two Hilux special editions: the Legend 50 and GR Sport

4 mins

Calm In The Khwai

We drive the new Ford Everest in Northern Botswana – and get dished up a testing selection of fine sand, river crossings and lots of mud

5 mins

Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

Exploring The Far Reaches Of The Wild Coast

10+ mins

A Khaudum Adventure

A short drive through the remote Khaudum National Park, as part of a longer travel experience in Botswana and Namibia, has this group of overlanders keen to go back for more…

6 mins

A Journey Of Discoverys

This month, the Land Rover Discovery celebrates its 30th birthday – marking the transition from Project Jay in the 1980s to the current ‘All-New’ tech-fest. The Holgate family, of course, has a story to tell for each of the five successive generations…

10 mins

10 Towable Treats

There are plenty of exciting new choices out there when it comes to trailers and caravans that can handle tough off-road conditions. This selection of 10 shows the wide range of choice available to buyers across the spectrum of needs…

4 mins

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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.