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Klein Tafelberg 4x4
Drive Out named Klein Tafelberg one of its top 10 trails a few years ago and not much has changed here since then. You can still drive this postcard-pretty trail every Saturday under the guidance of the farm owner, Stephen Burger.
Turtles, Tracks, Beaches
In the upper north-eastern corner of South Africa lies an unspoilt and protected coastline known as the Elephant Coast. EVAN NAUDÉ explored it, and even had time for a quick visit to Mozambique.
When it rains in the Kalahari
A holiday in the Kgalagadi is always exceptional, but when the rain falls in this arid area, it becomes a magical experience.
A Stoep on the Roof
Boet and Marina Grobbelaar don’t just use their Land Cruiser for touring. With a custom roof tent, they can sit on their very own open-air veranda and watch Mabua’s big cats in safety.
Not Just a Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is renowned for its power delivery, even with a standard engine. But what if that isn’t enough? We found someone who wanted to see just how much punch he could fit under the bonnet of his Cruiser.
Oases in the Cape's Own Wilderness
If you think that the Cederberg is a beautiful destination, you should push through past Matjiesrivier, and then change course for Wuppertal, just before you climb up the escarpment to the Tankwa Karoo. That’s exactly what EVAN NAUDÉ did.
Bom Dia Mozambique!
When you think of coconut trees, white beaches and coral reefs, you tend to think of exotic islands. But EVAN NAUDÉ found all that and more right across the border.
Isuzu, the next chapter
The Isuzu KB range has just undergone some changes as part of its midlife model upgrade. Jaco Kirsten looked at the spec sheet.
A Sweet, Swede Ride
Is Volvo’s S90 sedan too suburban and their XC90 too bulky? Cyril Klopper drives the Volvo V90 Cross Country to see if it can find middle ground.
Compact Champion?
Can Hyundai’s compact SUV/crossover, the Creta, be another success story for the South Koreans? CHARLES THOMPSON got behind the wheel.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Simple Sophistication
Modern-day motoring is a technologically advanced affair, but Jan Ebersohn from Stellenbosch remembers just how capable his old-school Volvo was.
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
As the demand for SUVs of all sizes continues to increase, Alfa Romeo has decided to vie for a piece of that market pie. Kyle Kock gets behind the wheel of the Stelvio.
Silver Dream Gracer
A fourth member of the Range Rover family has arrived. Cyril Klopper has a look at the most stylish Landie yet.
Endless Adventure
No matter if the vehicle is an older model or the caravan is one of the larger ones on the market, these readers have managed to find a sweet spot with their rides.
Still The King Of SUVs
The new Honda CR-V might not get everyone’s pulse racing, but neither will it send your blood pressure through the roof by dropping you in the dwang. It’s this reliability that’s made the CR-V one of the most popular SUVs ever.
Ready To Pounce Once More
With the second-generation Kuga being on the market for three years now and that nasty pyrotechnics business last year, the revamped Ford Kuga couldn’t have arrived at a better time. Kyle Kock takes it for a spin.
Back From The Plastic Surgeon
The Mazda BT-50 has just been upgraded. JACO KIRSTEN gave it a good look-over, drove a few kilometres in it and spoke to some people from Mazda.
Exploring Limpopo's Secret Emerald Valley
During a visit to the enchanting Magoebaskloof valley in Limpopo, EVAN NAUDÉ discovered a lot more than just lush forests and beautiful dirt roads.
Crawl Before You Can Walk…
If you think driving a 4x4 comes naturally to most people, you’re wrong, reckons Jaco Kirsten. And that includes himself.
10 Must-Dos Before Going On Tour
To go on an overlanding trip requires a long list of things to pack and organise. Here two travel gurus list the top 10 things you need to do before hitting the road.
New Land Rover Engines
More petrol power for your Landie
CX-5 Evolves Further
The Mazda CX-5 competes in a segment filled to the brim with vehicles like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan. But does this Mazda have something its competitors don’t? Charles Thompson did some digging.
Better Late Than Never
Mitsubishi recently launched its Triton locally – a few years after it was made available overseas. Jaco Kirsten drove it and tried to establish if it can compete with its peers.
Wheeling It!
We’ve had our Mazda BT-50 for just over a month, and we used the opportunity to put some proper tyres on it.
To Avoid The Crowds
As a young man Dicky Swanich crossed the country behind the wheel of a truck, but now that he has reaped the rewards of years of hard work, he is able to tour how he wants to in his kitted-out Toyota Hilux.