The western bank of the Zambezi River in Zambia is one of the least developed and poorest regions of that country. It’s a place where the roads, wildlife and tourism industry all need a lot of help. Bush editor Patrick Cruywagen finds out whether going there is worth the bother.
VENUE REVIEW: BAOBAB CAMPSITE, LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
I’ve been visiting Livingstone for about a decade now, and have stayed everywhere from five-star hotels to backpacker dorms to campsites to chalets. During my younger days I frequented one particular venue because it was where the overland trucks normally stopped, which meant that things frequently got wild (and memorable). There are some rather prominent and respected figures in the 4x4 industry who might remember one occasion when nipple clamps (it’s not what you think – it involves sambuca, fire and bravado) were involved. Of course, things have changed; these days I look for places which have a bush feel, where I can read my book in peace and quiet.
2012 BRIDGESTONE 4X4 FUNDI SERIES
The 2012 Bridgestone 4x4 Fundi Challenge was officially launched at a gathering held towards the end of March at the Bridgestone SA Head Office in Isando. The 60 competing teams for this year’s event arrived to finalise their registrations and get the low-down from Bridgestone as to the specifics of the season. Judging by the expressions, excitement and buzz in the auditorium, this is going to be one heck of a season.
JACK THE LAD
Audi’s no stranger to the AWD market, but the company only officially entered the SUV segment when they launched the Q7 back in ’06. This super-sized SUV was originally designed for the American market but proved to be globally popular.
30 MINUTES WITH RICHARD RANSOME AND ADOLF WAIDELICH FROM AFRICAN OUTBACK.
African Outback was born out of African Outback Products and Big Country 4x4. We spoke to directors Adolf Waidelich (formerly African Outback Products) and Richard Ransome (formerly Big Country) about the amalgamation and future plans.
African Outback was born out of African Outback Products and Big Country 4x4. We spoke to directors Adolf Waidelich (formerly African Outback Products) and Richard Ransome (formerly Big Country) about the amalgamation and future plans.
2012 BRIDGESTONE 4X4 FUNDI CHALLENGE
This year’s challenge series began in the Limpopo Province at Serendipity 4x4 Trails, set in the lush green hills of the Naboomspruit Valley on Tierkloof farm.
GRANT'S RIDE
'00 XJ Cherokee 4.0 AT
'00 XJ Cherokee 4.0 AT
I’m currently having mixed feelings about my Jeep. One day I want to torch it, the next I’m buying accessories for it and treating it to a full valet.
After scoring an invite to spend a week in Bilene – a Mozambican coastal destination he’d visited once before – our editor thought he had a pretty good idea of what lay in store. As it turned out, he was in for a surprise or three.
