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4x4 in KwaZulu Natal
Highlights
4x4 in South Africa
High mountain passes, steep slopes, rocky deserts, deep mud, river crossings, sand dunes and game-filled plains. With its varied terrain and remote wilderness areas South Africa is a wonderful playground for those who love to grind their gears and rev their engines.
There are a myriad 4x4 trails from easy to gnarly throughout the country. There are also dedicated 4x4 parks in the major cities where new owners and inexperienced drivers can learn the ropes. Whether you drive a soft-roader or a hard-core beast you’re sure to find a trail to suit you.
Having a 4x4 is not just about how the vehicle performs on the obstacle courses or organised routes of the urban fringe. It’s about exploring inaccessible parts that others may never see. It’s about escaping to the remote corners of the country, sleeping out under the stars, venturing deep into the wilderness to watch game, throwing a line or simply soaking up the magnificence of Africa.
Popular 4x4 destinations include the rugged Baviaanskloof and Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape, the Maluti Mountains in the south-east Free State, the Kruger National Park in Limpopo/Mpumalanga, the sand forests of Maputaland in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the |Ai-|Ais/ Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Northern Cape, and the Cederberg Wilderness area in the Western Cape.
If you’re of a more cultural bent there are numerous multi-day routes, like the Ivory Route in Limpopo, which provide fascinating insights into human and natural history.
Various companies and clubs offer advice and logistical support for experienced drivers. There are guided or tag-along trips for the less experienced or for those who want to go off-road to enjoy specialist activities such as wilderness photography or birdwatching.
There aren’t many places on the planet where you can so easily go for days without seeing another human being or vehicle.
If that thought makes your heart beat faster, get behind the wheel and head out on one of these trails.
Articles & Blogs

A Cactus in the Sugarcane
9:53pm 24 Sep
Words Gerhard Horn, pics GG van Rooyen
Winter came as a bit of a surprise this year. One day we were walking around in our shorts and plakkies and 24 hours later we were sitting in the corner shivering as the cold winds blew in from the south. The scattered showers early in June didn’t help our frame of mind.
So we did what any right thinking summer-loving individuals would do – we went to Durban. We happened to have the new Citroën C4 Cactus parked outside, so we loaded up this compact crossover and went in search of adventure in a warmer clime.
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Trails in the Drakensberg
5:55am 13 Nov
Words & pics by Anzet du Plessis
SOFT-ROADER BREAKAWAY, KIA SORENTO 2.2 AWD
As South Africans, we are blessed with so many attractive holiday destinations that a list of places to visit within our borders could very well be a few pages long.
It’s easy to think of the Drakensberg mountains in KwaZulu-Natal as just another sightseeing destination. But it shouldn’t be. There’s something special about the towering Amphitheatre...