Suzuki Jimny has gained a cult following in recent years. It’s known as a pocket-sized off-roader with capability similar to that of the hardebaarde on the 4×4 trails and overlanding adventures. The genesis of the Jimny is the humble Samurai – the so-called OG (original). As with most classics, LIAM O’CONNELL prefers the original over the remix. He pays homage to his four-wheel partner.
For most people, a car can be just a tool or a form of transport, but as BOET BOTES explains, for him it’s the living embodiment of his passion for overlanding.
No one can deny Toyota’s reputation for exceptional reliability. Grahame McLeod’s 1989 Toyota Hilux is a shining example of what a vehicle can be capable of if you take proper care of your four-wheel partner.
For SIMON STEADMAN from Ultimate Adventures, his vehicle is much more than just a car. It’s his home away from home. It’s the thing he needs to run his business successfully. It’s his partner, through thick and thin. As such, it needs to suit his needs perfectly. He shares his journey with his touring Hilux.
Kitting your vehicle out for your first adventure is always a daunting task. Where do you start, what do you need? Well, Hatfield Motor Group just made it a little bit easier with the introduction of the new GWM P-Series Outdoor. ANTON WILLEMSE SNR checks it out.
Most people don’t understand us overlanding types. We prefer dusty campsites over five-star hotels, hard gravel roads over tar and long driving hours over a short flight. We name our cars and love and treasure them. The Oberholster family from Jeffrey’s Bay is no different.
Neil and Tineke’s Amarok has been their partner in crime for many trips, varying from short getaways to more extended travels, covering up to 6 000km over two weeks and through some of the most rugged terrain South Africa and Namibia has on offer.
In the overlanding community, there is a constant debate between the analogue nature of “old-school rigs” and the tech-heavy vehicles that are manufactured today. While the team here at Adventure Afrika appreciates the engineering marvels of the newer rigs, we have the highest appreciation for well-maintained and cared-for old boys like the Land Rover Defender 130 that Charles Dean calls home when traversing Africa.
The journey is part of the adventure for David and Sue Gelling, who love exploring Africa in Red Devil, their Chevy Trailblazer. The Trailblazer apparently often surprises fellow travellers with its off-road prowess…
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