Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2 (Nov/Dec 2020) i Adventure Afrika

And just like that, we are onto our second issue of Adventure Afrika. Our first issue was welcomed with open arms, selling out within days in some areas*. Thank you to each and every person supporting this dream of ours! So, how do you sustain the excitement of a launch edition? Quite easy, actually – find even better stories to tell, more epic adventures to talk about and make sure you continue to give your readers the platform to pop in and chat! The English explorer, William Burchell, once said the only man he envies is the man who has not travelled to Africa. I could not agree more! Having not been into Africa enough, I am excited to explore it even more during our adventures and overland expeditions being…

Veralda Schmidt Go-to Recipe: I think my love language is baking and as such my favourite dish to make is, in fact, a cake. Whenever I want to thank someone or cheer someone up, I bake a chiffon cake. It is sentimental to me as my gran used to bake this cake all the time. Although it looks super impressive, it is actually quite easy to make. In terms of food, I like to cook with fresh ingredients so my go-to dish is very much dependent on what is in season. Key is to cook with fewer but high-quality ingredients. Top tip for entertaining: Prepare as much as you can ahead of time – no one wants to see you all sweaty and stressed in the kitchen when they come…

When Amarok first launched in South Africa back in 2010, it was a game-changer. German engineering and quality build – now in a long-awaited bakkie from the automaker – could not be faulted. At the time the fact that it had a 2-litre engine had a lot of people sceptical with plenty of jokes such as "only coke, milk and orange juice come in a 2lt" being the order of the day. With time, Volkswagen had developed the single turbo engine to deliver 103kW and 340Nm and the bi-turbo version, offering 132kW and 420Nm. Undoubtedly, impressive numbers from a 2.0-litre engine! Around 2015, the traditional 4x4 system with low range was discontinued which had a lot of sceptics doubting if this could work in real off-road conditions. VW utilised the…

• Total route spanned just over 3 000km. With good planning, its do-able in 10 days. • Entrance fees to the Zim parks are expensive since they only take US dollars. • Pre-plan your route as comprehensively as possible, but bear in mind that remote communication with the parks is difficult. • It helps to make contact with local guides – they have their own Whatsapp groups and communication networks to help with bookings. • Take drinking water and wood – you cannot buy these necessities in Zimbabwe. •There is no electrical power in Hwange’s picnic campsites – be prepared with solar and other options. • In Botswana, the presence of foot-and-mouth disease means meat, fresh veggies, and fruit is a problem. Your fridge is inspected at various roadblocks for…

Confusion often exists about what cover the manufacturer is offering on a new car, or a dealer is offering on a second-hand purchase. Understand what you sign up for: Warranty: A feature of all new cars sold in SA, covers against failure of components due to manufacturing defects for a limited time period, usually three- to five-years and up to 120 000km, whichever comes first. If it is agreed a problem is due to a manufacturing defect, repair should carry no cost to the owner. Extended warranties: Can be offered at extra cost, and often when a vehicle is a second-hand purchase. These are not usually manufacturer-backed warranties, have limited cover and lifespan, and are often underwritten by insurance companies. Be sure to know exactly what is covered over time,…

Name: Anton Willemse, Publisher Social: @willemseanton Favourite accessory: I simply love my SmartCap canopy (from RSi) as it comes with a decently equipped kitchen which keeps the missus happy… Happy wife, happy life and all! Bucket list destination: I would love to travel to Tanzania for the world-renowned wildebeest migration. Top travel tip: Be sure to fit a camping fridge – that way, your beer is always cold when you arrive at your destination. On a serious note, always fill up on as much fuel as possible while travelling in Africa (including jerry cans) as you never know when you will find a fuel station again!) Website: www.4x4afrika.com Instagram: @avontuuradventure_afrika Facebook: @4x4afrika Youtube: Adventure Afrika Email: info@4x4afrika.com…

CAMPING SHOW & TELL Date: 13 – 15 November 2020 Where: Khomeesdrif Camping Site (Riviersonderend) Cost: R50 per stand | Contact: overlanding@4x4outfar.com WYNVELD WINE & CRAFT FEST Date: 21 November 2020 Where: Lephalale (Ellisras) Cost: Free entrance | Contact: +27 83 501 4078 / +27 71 332 4325 CREEPY CRAWLY WALK Date: 22 November 2020 Where: Kloofendal Nature Reserve Cost: R50 | Contact: www.scorpions.co.za/kloofendal-22nov2020/ MUDDY PUPPY Date: 29 November 2020 Where: Walkhaven Dog Park Cost: R90 | Contact: +27 72 537 0122 / www.octsouth.co.za FICKSBURG CHERRY FESTIVAL Date: 20 - 21 November 2020 Where: Ficksburg Showgrounds Contact: +27 51 933 6486 *Make sure you book accommodation in and around FIcksburg area.…

The Mitsubish Pajero has been a favourite amongst South Africans over the years and the automaker labelled the latest Sport derivative as the most stylish and advanced to date. The Adventure Afrika team agrees – here’s why. • The new dynamic shield front grille gives the upgraded version an enhanced and modern look. • All models are powered by the 2.4L MIVEC Turbodiesel four-cylinder intercooled turbo diesel, offering a powerful 133kW and demanding 430Nm of torque. The engine is powered by Mitsubishi’s advanced 8-speed automatic transmission. • A newcomer to the line-up, the Pajero Sport Exceed, offers all the built-in safety features inherent of the Mitsubishi brand, and like the standard 4x4 version, is paired with Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD-II system which delivers performance in the most challenging driving conditions…

Smartphones now feature impressive cameras, with some even boasting three or four individual cameras. Smartphone cameras are often capable of capturing amazing detail thanks to an average image size of between four and 12MB. Despite this, many users still think their phone's camera is just a point- and-shoot type of camera. It can be so much more – with some research and playing round, you can capture some incredible shots. Herewith our top tips: Set up the shot Plan your shot. As with any photograph, think about what you wish to say and portray and how best to reflect that. Let’s use the new Toyota Hilux for example. In image number one you will see that the vehicle's wheels are pointed towards the camera. This detracts from the flow of…

DAVID DUGMORE David is a safari operator and conservationist who is partnering with a Botswana entrepreneur to develop safari tourism on a private wildlife reserve. This initiative is set to maximise economic benefit to the Khumaga community and will act as a buffer between the MPNP and tribal livestock lands. Moela Safari, which is opening soon, will be the flagship lodge project on 700ha for prime tribal land. Tel: +267 71995522 Email: daviddugmore2015@gmail.com ROGER DUGMORE Roger is the owner of a Botswana based mobile safari company called Roger Dugmore Safaris. He has been operating safaris in Botswana fo over 30 years and worked on film assignments and environmental projects in Botswana, Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Madagascar. Roger has also canoed the length of the Okavango Delta and tackled a…

There is much misinformation doing the rounds at the moment regarding the fitment of unapproved vehicle accessories and the implications thereof on the manufacturer’s warranty, especially on new vehicles. As a leading distributor of 4wd accessories to over 160 countries worldwide, we come up against this veritable “prickly pear” of a situation quite often. Key to this issue are the vehicle manufacturers. They spend millions designing, developing, engineering, building, testing and then selling almost 80 million cars annually. Weighing heavily on the car companies is the fact that, when they get the engineering wrong, it can wipe out years of hard-earned profits in class action lawsuits. It is thus quite understandable that they do not want the owners of the vehicles carrying their brand name to muck about with the…

The team at Adventure Afrika highly rates the views and opinions of our readers and community and want to invite you to use this platform to share your thoughts and opinions on the industry Become our fan of the month and stand a chance to win a gift pack from Protea Coffee valued at over R500, perfect for a cuppa in nature. Send your letters, adventure stories, photos or questions to info@4x4afrika.com (put “community” in the subject line) About the new magazine Danielle Rademeyer Wow! What a great surprise to walk into my local grocery store and notice a brand-new magazine title on the shelves. Congratulations! 3 d Like reply 55 Albertus Basson Great magazine, guys! Well done – I really enjoyed it and particularly the article on the red…

Don’t get lost! Built for every part of the journey, the Garmin Overlander is the rugged, all-terrain navigator with on- and off-road navigation. It offers a 7″ colour touchscreen, featuring turn-by-turn directions for on-road navigation and topography maps for off-grid guidance and covers Europe, Middle East and Africa. An essential device to include with your overlanding gear, the Overlander features integrated pitch and roll angles as well as a compass, altimeter and barometer to help you and your vehicle navigate difficult terrain. A built-in rechargeable battery means you can even take it beyond your vehicle. Priced from R13 499 and available from www.takealot.com Add some style The SideBiter lock is styled after one of the best-known innovations in off-road history – Mickey Thompson’s revolutionary tread-on-the-sidewall tyre design called SideBiters®. It…

Nestled in Thabo Tholo's mountainous and wild landscape lies Black Leopard Mountain Lodge, a self-catering, self-drive for 4×4 and 2×4 gem, a mere three hours from Johannesburg. We stayed in the Black Leopard Camp which offers five tented rooms with en-suite bathrooms (and a lovely outdoor bath set-up); as well as two family/executive units with luxurious amenities. The camp is fully self-catering with a well-equipped communal kitchen and a lovely bar and boma area to relax and recharge. Additional accommodation offered by the lodge includes the pet-friendly Black Eagle View, a 4-bedroom safari-style house or the Buffalo Thorn Camp, an authentic bush camp located in the heart of this reserve. Predators: Many small predators can be found on the reserve; from caracals to genets, as well as Africa's most elusive…

Thanks for the invite to Saturday’s braai – what can I bring?” And then the dreaded answer: “Bring an interesting salad… Oh, and I still wanted to tell you that Peter has a new girlfriend and she is vegetarian – do you think you can make your salad work for her?”. While the vegetarian part may be the challenge for some, it’s the interesting bit that gives us the cold sweats. Everyone loves a good green salad and my gran’s potato salad will always be a winner – yet, it doesn’t quite fit the interesting brief, does it? We read cookbooks like novels and the gorgeous recipe book from Tessa Kiros enjoys an honorary spot on Veralda’s shelf but in the end a recipe from Falling Cloudberries caught our eye.…

Whether we are venturing out to the wide-open spaces of the Namib or the waterways of the Okavango Delta, there never seem to be enough space for everything I need. Enters Tentco, your one-stop-shop for camping gear and particularly some nifty storage and packing solutions. My shopping list included ammo boxes, ammo box pouches or covers, waterproof covers for the ammo boxes and some much needed travel bags. Amazing Ammo Ammo boxes have been around for many years and options currently available are based on the military-grade boxes introduced by the army many years ago. Trusted and successfully used by overlanders worldwide, this is a stalwart for storing anything from food to cameras on overlanding trips. The ammo box with a raised lid for additional storage from Tentco makes for…

What is the point of driving around with your roof rack or rooftop tent when facing your daily commute in city traffic, only dreaming of your next adventure? Not only do you run the risk of damaging you gear, your fuel consumption will likely be much higher as a result of extra weight. But where to store it out of harm’s way? Enter the Fredlin hoist. A proudly South African product, it solves the problem of where to stow away your rooftop tent, roof rack or even a sports car hardtop. The innovative product fastens securely to your garage roof or carport to ensure neat and secure storage, out of the way. Easy to install and to operate by one person, this is the solution you have been waiting for.…