Mens-Interest
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Nam-Packed
It’s what you put in the miles, not the miles you put in. Strange for Namibia? The Ironman 4x4 lads, based in Windhoek, prove a point when they put together a rich and varied tour focused on the Erongo region…
8 min |
August 2019
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Safe Bush Food
No mall in sight? Don’t starve in the wild
4 min |
August 2019
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Out & Back
Looking for a quick and easy trail as part of a family camping weekend? Here’s a chance to use low range without devoting a full day to bump and grind.
3 min |
December 2018
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Super Isuzu
Reader Ruan Strydom shows that if you have the skills, you can do many overlanding modifications in your own workshop.
2 min |
December 2018
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The Remote Namib Desert
Deep in the far south-western corner of Angola, Dan Grec finds rock-strewn landscapes and remnants of ancient civilisation
8 min |
December 2018
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Diy First-Aid Kit
When an accident happens, you need to be prepared.
5 min |
December 2018
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Mud Driving
Off-road driving tips, skills & practices
3 min |
August 2018
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Rowdy Ranger
Engineering company Roush Performance has a go at creating its own version of what the Raptor should be, with a host of performance and visual upgrades. Is it worth the extra tin?
3 min |
August 2018
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The Sharp End
Maserati’s super-SUV has been its best seller in recent times, and with the global shift towards spacious family vehicles in full swing, it’s not hard to understand why the Italian stallion is doing so well. We spent some time with the range-topping Levante S to see what all the noise is about.
4 min |
August 2018
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Overlander For Hire
In this Series we look at what it take to build a “Class O” Ford Ranger for the Avis Safari Rental fleet. We follow step-by-step the modification process from standard to tough overlander. This month: Cooper tyres and Takla seat covers and mats…
2 min |
August 2018
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Interview With Tony Park
Best-selling author of Safari and African Dawn.
6 min |
August 2018
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Trail Savvy: Off-Road Driving Tips, Skills & Practices
Recovery Tracks And How To Use Them
4 min |
May 2019
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Sharper Than Ever
Toyota RAV4 fifth gen takes some bold steps
2 min |
May 2019
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Monteiro's Hornbill
During a recent visit to Spitzkoppe in Namibia I was sitting in the shade of a tree, waiting for the worst heat of the day to pass.
3 min |
March 2017
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Zero Tolerance
What are the implications of the moratorium on leopard hunting? There is a credible position for and against…
5 min |
March 2017
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The Big V Volkswagen Amarok
South Africans love to tow boats, caravans and trailers, often at the same time, and it was these land trains that were the subject of some confusion among the German hosts at the 2009 launch of the Amarok in Argentina.
6 min |
June 2017
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Jewel in The KZN Crown
Eight interlinked ecosystems: tick. Big Seven game viewing: tick. Turtle hikes and jaw-dropping marine adventures: tick. Superb camping and accommodation options in an unmatched World Heritage Site: tick. Yup, iSimangaliso certainly ticks all the boxes!
9 min |
June 2017
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Golden-breasted Bunting
One of the most rewarding spots for bird photography that I have ever been to is the Kamasinga hide in the 40 000-hectare uMkhuze Game Reserve in northern Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. This particular hide was upgraded and virtually rebuilt a short while before our visit, and it was unquestionably designed with the wildlife photographer in mind.
3 min |
June 2017
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On Call
Veterinarians play a pivotal role in game capture, wildlife research and disease control
6 min |
June 2017
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Stay in Charge
Why your dual-battery system is incomplete
3 min |
June 2017
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Isuzu Warrior
Tight budget? No problem. With a lower-cost vehicle and some carefully chosen kit, one can build a perfect travel-worthy vehicle
4 min |
June 2017
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Shop Talk
What types of damage are most common in a 4x4 tyre, and how are these caused?
3 min |
June 2018
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Trail Savvy: Sand: The Grainy Truth
Off-road driving tips, skills & practices.
4 min |
June 2018
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White-Tailed Shrike
Scientific name Lanioturdus torquatus Afrikaans name Kortstertlaksman
3 min |
June 2018
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Light My Fire
No matches, or lighter out of fuel? Don’t panic…
3 min |
June 2018
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Rough & Runnable
With access to private 4x4 tracks, mountain ranges and secret figures from the past, we cover one of SA’s roughest 4x4 tours with Unlimited 4x4 Adventure, right on our doorstep.
10+ min |
July 2018
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Black OPS Bush Truck Phase 3 : Suspension
Arguably the most popular 4WD topics around the campfire are either tyres or suspension, or both.
10+ min |
July 2018
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Kingsley Celebrates Land Rover's 70th
There are plenty of stops to spread good Holgate Foundation-style cheer, and stops to fix Landies, on this commemorative KZN tour.
4 min |
July 2018
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Family Value Toyota Prado 3.0 D VX-L
Want an off-roadcapable SUV that can do it all, but need more space than a Fortuner offers? The top Prado diesel hits the sweet spot.
6 min |
July 2018
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BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM3
Back in the early 1980s, BF Goodrich introduced an unconventional tyre that would forever change the way we thought about off-road traction.
4 min |