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In Lesotho, rivers are never far from your thoughts and time and again we ended up camping within sight of the water. Even more impressive to see was the feat of engineering that is Katse Dam. By Henk Bogaards This trip to Lesotho first led from Ficksburg to Semonkong and Maletsunyane Falls (read part 1). … Continue reading The rivers of Lesotho: part 2 (Katse Dam) →| Tracks4Africa Blog
Overlanders travelling to Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe should note the name of Rengwe Conservancy Campsite. It’s been freshly revamped for self-drive travellers.| Tracks4Africa Blog
A route that combines Mozambique and Zimbabwe and takes you well off the beaten track? For our family of adventurers, visiting Gonarezhou was just the ticket| Tracks4Africa Blog
For close on seven decades, mapmaking legend Peter Slingsby has been under the Cederberg’s spell. In a new book this master storyteller distils his years of exploration, interviews and notes from the field. Cederberg the book is part history, part field guide – a heart-felt tribute to this remarkable corner of the world. If you’ve … Continue reading Cederberg the book: Peter Slingsby’s love for the land→ The post Cederberg the book: Peter Slingsby’s love for the land appeared ...| Tracks4Africa Blog
Overlanding in the Mountain Kingdom, you can’t escape the rivers of Lesotho. From an awe-inspiring waterfall to an impressive dam, rivers run through the landscape like a silver thread. Henk Bogaards reports back on his Lesotho trip, which focused on the Senqunyane River Valley and Maletsunyane Falls in the first stage. In May 2025, mine … Continue reading The rivers of Lesotho: part 1 (Maletsunyane Falls)→ The post The rivers of Lesotho: part 1 (Maletsunyane Falls) appeared first on Tr...| Tracks4Africa Blog
Expect good gravel roads, rolling farmland and silos on the Seven Silos Dirt Ride, a day trip from Johannesburg for adventure bikers.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Vast, varied and surprisingly accessible, the Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) transfrontier conservation area offers overlanders incomparable experiences.| Tracks4Africa Blog
The Nossob Eco Trail takes you to parts of the Kgalagadi other visitors don’t get to see. But that’s not the only reason to take on this 4×4 trail, says Alta Wessels. We love the Kgalagadi – my husband, Emile, calls it his “happy place”. This year we decided to do the Nossob Eco Trail … Continue reading Why you should do Kgalagadi’s Nossob Eco Trail→ The post Why you should do Kgalagadi’s Nossob Eco Trail appeared first on Tracks4Africa Blog.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Are you looking to explore uncharted territory or discover interesting spots around South Africa? Then make your next trip an adventure challenge. By turning travel into a game of sorts, events like the Turkana Challenge provide fresh inspiration for explorers. A voyage of discovery, a bounty that will make you the envy of others… If … Continue reading Let the Turkana Challenge rekindle the thrill of discovery →| Tracks4Africa Blog
The early winter rains mean the 2025 flower season is already in full bloom in Namaqualand. Here’s how to make the most of the wildflower display. The spring flowers that transform South Africa’s dry western region every year are a natural spectacle you have to see for yourself. To look out over a landscape often … Continue reading Where to go for the 2025 flower season → The post Where to go for the 2025 flower season appeared first on Tracks4Africa Blog.| Tracks4Africa Blog
The Wild Coast lives up to its name: little explored and developed, with untouched beaches and forests. For 4×4 adventurers, the river crossings and rugged roads pose proper challenges. By Danny Eldridge My recent trip to the Wild Coast again made me realise that this is a part of the world more people should see. … Continue reading What to expect from a Wild Coast extreme 4×4 challenge→ The post What to expect from a Wild Coast extreme 4×4 challenge appeared first on Tracks4Africa Blog.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Situated in the Rhodes/Wartrail area of the Eastern Cape, these high-altitude gravel passes deliver breathtaking views and exciting adventure biking or 4x4 driving.| Tracks4Africa Blog
The new Zimbabwe Self-Drive Guide is equal parts inspiring travel book and invaluable source of reference. Learn more about our approach to ground-truthing information, discoveries from the field and the features that set this guide apart.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Is there a more rewarding way of getting to Gonarezhou than via the Beitbridge Border Post? Having travelled via Mozambique in the past, Mariska Bartlett decided to do so again. But this time with a twist, by taking the ferry across the river at Mapai. When you plan a trip to Gonarezhou from South Africa … Continue reading Getting to Gonarezhou via the ‘ferry’ at Mapai→ The post Getting to Gonarezhou via the ‘ferry’ at Mapai appeared first on Tracks4Africa Blog.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Zimbabwe is a prime overlanding destination, bringing together diverse landscapes, a rich culture and friendly people. Our new Zimbabwe Self-Drive Guide is your key to unlocking the country’s magic.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Could an overlanding trip set you up for a new beginning? On his ride from Gauteng, headed for his new home in Villiersdorp, adventure biker Andrew Miller set out to find out.| Tracks4Africa Blog
The Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area is rich in stories and wild, rugged areas. This kloof has so much to offer, including challenging mountain passes. But most of all, it will give you a sense of peace and a place to breathe. By Marié Bester We’d spent some days exploring the more developed western section of the … Continue reading Serious mountain passes in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area →| Tracks4Africa Blog
To find more potential lifesavers, Matches on the Map – our stem cell recruitment drive – is making its way through Namibia. Getting there delivered unforgettable roads, places and people. By Robin and Jolandie Lewis We spent much of the summer on a farm near Piketberg doing repairs and upgrades to our truck, Betsy, before … Continue reading Touring to Namibia with Matches on the Map →| Tracks4Africa Blog
The Baviaanskloof and its people enchant, capture your mind and soul, and release you with a yearning to return. On hiking trails and guided tours in the Baviaanskloof’s western section, you will discover what makes it so special. By Marié Bester We arrived in the Little Karoo via Prince Alfred Pass. With lush coastal forests … Continue reading Baviaanskloof: Serenity and stories in the western section →| Tracks4Africa Blog
On a self-drive journey through Namibia, Mother Nature delivers the greatest show on earth, from the sweeping dunes of the Kalahari to the vast Fish River Canyon.| Tracks4Africa Blog
With Dukwi as a base, a visit to the Makgadikgadi Pans and Elephant Sands is a chance to tick two items off the Botswana bucket list.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Linking the lush, coastal forests of Knysna with the dry Little Karoo, Prince Alfred Pass offers more to the eye than you might expect.| Tracks4Africa Blog
In this landscape of big boulders and forgotten ruins, lonely roads invite adventure bikers to see Namaqualand outside flower season.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Follow gravel roads through farmlands and past mountains on an adventure bike trip to Wakkerstroom. If you’re up for the challenge, you can ride the steep climb up Ossewakop. But be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Located on the northern floodplains of the Okavango Delta, Eretsha is little explored but has much to offer intrepid overlanders.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Spend the day driving scenic mountain passes when you explore the Eastern Cape's Zuurberg Mountains with the T4A Cape to Addo maps| Tracks4Africa Blog
Wildlife encounters and wide open spaces make Botswana a top destination for overlanding as these pictures by Rafiki on Tour prove| Tracks4Africa Blog
Head to Wakkerstroom for the weekend – you’ll find picturesque scenery, loads of things to do and inviting country roads. As a weekend getaway from Gauteng, Wakkerstroom couldn’t be more perfect. Under 300km away, it’s an easy enough drive for a few days. The village itself is pretty, the area is a birding hot spot … Continue reading On gravel roads to Wakkerstroom →| Tracks4Africa Blog
The scenery in Namibia, the Northern Cape and the Karoo is stark but beautiful. When you travel by bike, you get to experience every aspect of it.| Tracks4Africa Blog
As Afri-Bike, Biba and Oliver Nias are cycling from Kenya to South Africa, and spending some five months on the road.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Travelling along the Hunter’s Road, camping in the middle of nowhere and sharing the outdoors with big game. That is what a Botswana adventure is made of| Tracks4Africa Blog
The remote wilderness of Khutse Game Reserve is little developed – the campsites are off-grid and the roads strictly 4x4. Who better to explore this part of the Kalahari with than the Landcruiser Club Botswana?| Tracks4Africa Blog
What does it take to overland for two years? Manon Verijdt and Tobias van Krieken of Rafiki on Tour share their approach to full-time overlanding.| Tracks4Africa Blog
Find jaw-dropping scenery in the Klein Karoo as you drive along Seweweekspoort, Bosluiskloof Pass and Rooiberg Pass| Tracks4Africa Blog
The Kgalagadi may be a park for wildlife connoisseurs, but kids will also have a great time spotting game and playing in the red sand.| Tracks4Africa Blog
The inspiring couple behind Matches on the Map, a stem cell recruitment drive, are planning to overland for 10 years. With their converted truck, they can reach out-of-the-way places to raise awareness of stem cell disorders and sign up donors. If you come across Robin and Jolandie Lewis on your overlanding travels, you will know. … Continue reading Matches on the Map: overlanding for 10 years →| Tracks4Africa Blog
