Adventure Afrika

Adventure Afrika: a new, exciting and diverse magazine title which will be printed alongside an Afrikaans offering – Avontuur Afrika. Aimed at outdoor and adventure enthusiasts, Adventure-Avontuur Afrika will bring your dream trips to life with engaging content, packaged within multiple platforms to accommodate and cater to our audience preference. The core content pillars being entertainment, education and awareness; the content promises to push boundaries and showcase a world of adventure to print and digital audiences alike.

Patience is a VIRTUE

Adventure Afrika

A dream COME TRUE

BRAIN POWER • Find the birds of southern Africa in the word block. It can appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and can be in any direction. Diaresis and circumflex are not used, and the words in brackets are part of the words or per explanation. Source: Newman se Voëls van Suider-Afrika.

Gear & gadgets

Countdown to fun-filled Suzuki celebration commences

Presentation on rhino poaching wins competition

SA’s Car of the Year is… a bakkie!

Welcome to the new Subaru Outback

World record for Mahindra

Call of THE WILD • Towards the end of 2022 Ford introduced the next-generation Everest in two derivatives: the Sport and the Platinum. Now, the range has been expanded with the addition of a second Sport model and two XLT’s. However, for LIANA REINERS, the biggest news is the arrival of the Everest Wildtrak.

A real CLASS ACT • With the introduction of the previous generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLC, it quickly became a global leader within its segment in terms of styling, luxury and capability. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR heads to Cape Town for a spin in the second generation and reports that the German brand is on track to remain ahead of the pack.

Walk THE LINE • There’s a new Hyundai Tucson flagship in town, featuring all-wheel drive, a sporty and distinctive exterior design and a thoroughly modern and comfortable interior. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR reveals more about the brand-new N Line.

That’s the spirit! • Renowned for its challenging terrain and thrilling atmosphere, the Spirit of Africa challenge is the brainchild of local motorsport legend, Sarel van der Merwe. Described as one of the toughest 4x4 challenge in Africa for amateurs, this year saw the 19th edition of the event, run in partnership with Nissan for the first time. ANTON WILLEMSE SNR participated in the media challenge.

Our steed: Nissan Navara 2.5-litre DDTi PRO-4X

Go WEST! • Avid overlander and 4x4 enthusiast, PATRICK CRUYWAGEN, compares the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, to other overland and 4x4 shows around the world. What he saw and experienced there was a bit of a culture shock… quite unlike anything he had ever come across in other countries.

A journey of purpose • Legendary adventurer Kingsley Holgate and his team recently set off on an 18-month expedition to highlight the importance of conserving Africa’s iconic wildlife and remaining natural landscapes and draw attention to the needs of rural communities living alongside these remote areas. LIANA REINERS attended the send-off.

EPIC ADVENTURE | Afrika Odyssey Expedition

Rising FROM the rains • For many years, Zimbabwe’s reputation as a travel destination was tainted by the spectre of political unrest. However, the country is more stable now than it has been for decades, and slowly, tourism is returning. Most of Zimbabwe’s top attractions are found outside the main cities and are therefore considered relatively safe. As ANDRÉ VAN VUUREN discovers, those that decide to visit can expect breath-taking landscapes, exotic wildlife and ancient sites that offer a fascinating insight into the continent’s history. Best of all, Zimbabwe’s world-class game reserves and UNESCO World Heritage Sites remain incredibly...