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Gauteng is landlocked but punches above its weight for weekend getaways — most are within 2 hours of Joburg or Pretoria. Top Spots Rietvlei …
by BushCamp
Limpopo Waterberg game farm 4x4 trails near Vaalwater — recommendations
Went through last school holidays in a Toyota Fortuner. Here is the full report. The approach road is graded gravel for the first 39km then …
by danie_myburgh
Water purification on Drakensberg trails — filters vs tablets vs UV pen
Everything you need to know about this one, based on 2 personal experiences. Distance / Duration: 15km over 5 days. Grade: Strenuous. Bookin…
by leanne_coetzee
Cerbo GX setup guide for overlanders — VRM remote monitoring explained
This comes up constantly so let me give you the detailed breakdown based on real-world experience in Polokwane. The technology: The SA marke…
by jannie_swanepoel
Manual vs automatic gearbox for off-road — the definitive SA answer
Running the Suzuki Jimny for 15 months now, 88053km on the clock including 4 proper off-road trips. Here is my honest take. The good: the of…
by morne_du_toit
Rooftop tent vs ground tent — the honest pros and cons for SA overlanding
Back from 7 nights in the bush — here is the full report from East London. The spot: Walk-in only, no advance booking, and we had it to ours…
by pieter_viljoen
National Luna 40L twin compressor fridge — three-year honest ownership review
38 months of ownership, 16 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review. Bought from Di…
by riaan_bezuidenhout
SA outdoor Instagram and YouTube accounts worth following in 2025
Been thinking about this one for a while. My view: The debate between rooftop tent and ground tent is pointless. Both work. The one that is …
by morne_du_toit
Caravan vs trailer tent vs rooftop tent — what SA overlanders actually prefer
Back from 2 nights in the bush — here is the full report from Johannesburg. The spot: First-come-first-served on weekends so we arrived Thur…
by christo_baard
First hunting licence in Gauteng — complete step-by-step guide for 2025
Here is what you need to know for the current season. Season: April–September in most provinces. Check your specific province's proclamation…
by tayla_ferreira