LBJs are widely regarded as the most challenging group of birds to tell apart, because they are all… well, pretty small, brown, drab, and uncannily similar in appearance. But in this month’s piece, we’re here to put your mind at ease and help you enj

Did you know there are about 900 different types of pumpkin? (And did you know that cucumbers and watermelons are actually part of the pumpkin family? But that’s a story for another day…) So why – when there are so many different pumpkins – would you

Overlooking the nearby town of Arusha, Mount Meru stands proudly at 4 562m. However, very few visitors scale this volcano… which is a pity, because it has many things going for it. Firstly, being some 1 300m lower in height than Kili, the risk of cli

VEHICLE:2022 Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX MT OWNER: Chelsea & Jonathan Groome It’s very difficult not to wax lyrical about our little Jimny, which we have affectionately christened Nala. There’s just so much to adore about it! We initially set out in search

Situated around 100km north of Pretoria, this popular 4x4 playground offers an 80km long trail, which would take 10 hours to two days to complete. Low-range gears and good ground clearance are required to complete the trail, and drivers must be accom

“A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind’’ – the inspirational motto coined by Thierry Sabine, founder of the original Paris-Dakar Rally, who happened on the idea of the world’s toughest rally when, back in 1977, he got lost o

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Driving a Suzuki Jimny five-door for a couple of weeks during the December holidays gave me the opportunity to really get to know this little 4x4 with its big heart. For the first part of the test-drive period I mostly drove our youngest daughter and

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and our amazing tour of the Mountain Kingdom was reaching its conclusion. There were still a few more thrills to be had, though, and the group were as fired up and ready for action as they were

Over the course of 35 days, we traversed 13 borders, covering an impressive 27 523km, with just under 6 175km spent cruising in our trusty campervan. Our journey was not about the distance, but about the memories made, lessons learnt, and the unique

The Suzuki Eeco was introduced on the South African market in 2023 and it was an immediate hit with companies needing a small run-around delivery vehicle. However, the folks from Suzuki SA decided to see if they could turn it into a campervan. So why

Send yours to us on: info@4x4afrika.com (Subject: My Ride & I) “We have always been adventure seekers, looking for that perfect campfire – and the more remote that campfire is, the better! If you want to venture off the beaten track in search of thos

First launched in Japan in 1984, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary Land Cruiser 70. It is crazy to think that over 10 000 000 of these vehicles have been sold worldwide since then. That’s an astounding 250 000 per year! From its h

The first phase of a project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in southern Africa has been successfully completed with 160 Cape and African White-backed vultures having settled into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, near

Shortlist a few species according to which part of the country, and what sort of habitat, you find yourself in. Is it flitting around a reed bed in a wetland? Is it running along a farm road in the arid Karoo? Check the distribution maps in your bird

These days Botswana is far more accessible to the aspiring adventurer or avid traveller. And if you plan right, you could camp at facilities that offer electricity, flushing toilets and hot ablutions. You could also comfortably travel with a 4x2 or e

It’s been quite a ride since the latest-generation Land Rover Defender made its highly anticipated debut in 2020. Initially rolled out in 110 guise, the 90 and 130 models were later added to the range. In similar vein, a variety of powertrains joined

In order to calculate the approximate efficiency of a solar panel as a percentage, there is a simple equation that can be used: panel power (measured in kW) divided by the length and width of the panel (measured in metres), and then multiplied by 100

The plan was simple: I wanted to make a three-part series on the Eastern Cape and a handful of places that make it a favourite playground for those who enjoy exploring this beautiful country of ours. On my list of must-visit places were Rhodes, Hogsb

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Our route for the day was to be at a more leisurely pace than the previous two days and would take us from Thaba-Tseka to Thaba Bosiu via a range of interesting points of interest. We stopped in Lesotho’s university town, Roma, to refuel and took the

The Mahindra Scorpio is a legend in its home market, having sold almost 800 000 units since 2002. While nowhere near those numbers, it has gained somewhat of a cult following in South Africa too, with around 6 000 units sold locally since its initial

Our journey, which can only be described as a complete and utter success, began at Woodlands Stop Over and Lodge near Francistown in Botswana. Here we did the usual meet and greet, along with a briefing on timing and what to expect the next day. The

I ’m not a big drinker, but there are certain occasions that need to be celebrated with something of an alcoholic nature. If – like me – you don’t enjoy hard tack but still want to partake in the festivities, you can always opt for something sweet an

Over Heritage weekend this year we were invited to the Jimny Gathering in Clarens. The weekend didn’t start off with a drive to Clarens, though. We were lucky enough to be part of a small media group to take the brand-new five-door Jimny on its maide

I read your tyre test with great interest, and while we all certainly have our go-to tyre, there are even more opinions around tyre pressure. What is ideal? – Zander Botes. We reached out to overlander, 4x4 enthusiast and owner of Ultimate Bush Adven