For what it’s worth I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to technology, I’m fine with my Mac Book and iPhone but struggle to tune into Netflix. Children on the other hand have embraced technology and it has become a way of life to them, pre primary school kids are even getting their own cell phones and …
Out with the Old
Well, 2019 has kicked off and we have already been rather busy with our adventure related activities. But it has also been a time to evaluate our Every Day Carry items and make some changes. My first change was to move my kit into a more comfortable messenger style bag as opposed to the sling bag I was carrying. It …
When things go wrong.
When things go wrong. It happens to all of us, years ago you just carried a wallet and some small change, but things have changed and we tend to carry so much more. On any given day I when I leave the office I will have at least the following, Car keys Pocket knife Tissues Super tool Torch Pry bar …
It’s that time of the year
After a long period between paychecks people now start looking around for a replacement vehicle, sales may only take place in February or March but January tends to be when people start looking.
Prevention is better than Cure
View PostFunding your adventures
Those of us who have a bucket list which includes just about every neighbouring country or even a trip to the Masaai Mara or Egypt may have one fundamental obstacle – financing the expedition!
Urban Exploration
View PostThe Owl House
View PostComplete 4 X 4 | Baboons Pass | Maluti Adventures 2018
Destination: Lesotho – Baboons Pass Adventure Date: 13 – 16 September 2018 Adventure cost – R5500.00 per person Adventure brief This four day Mountain adventure traverses the Lesotho Mountain Kingdom, with the ultimate goal of ascending one of the most remote, roughest and impassable passes in the country – Baboons Pass. This “road” is more suitable for our four legged …
Artworms & Brandy
View PostBridgestone 4x4Club Challenge Update
Well Saturday was a great day in the bush for all competitors in the 1st of the 4 elimination rounds of the Bridgestone Club Challenge! As co-sponsors Cross Country we’re proud to be there! Results will be shared when we receive them from Bridgestone ! Thank as well Consumer Assure Brokers for the help . Everyone got together at Hanati …
Southern Cape Adventure
View PostThe Bridgestone Club Challenge Week 4
Some fun pics from The Bridgestone Club Challange week 4
Cross Country partners with Bridgestone
The 4×4 club challenge sponsored by Bridgestone is a 4×4 driving based challenge for all standard production vehicles. This year sees Cross Country on board as a major sponsor,” It’s our business and we are proud to partner with Bridgestone in this prestigious event” says Ian Georgeson , M.D of Cross Country ”These are our people and we are happy …
Securetech Buyer’s Guide
This helpful checklist details what to keep in mind when purchasing recovery equipment.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
View PostThe Owl House
View PostTripping the Eastern Cape
View PostTime for Adventure
Given the hectic pace of life it’s critical that you make time for adventure, don’t put things off even if it’s your daily walk, run or cycle.
The Land of Giants
View PostA 4×4 Adventure in Zimbabwe (Part Two)
View PostA 4×4 Adventure in Zimbabwe (Part One)
View PostZimbabwe
“Is the focus of many South Africans self drive 4X4 enthusiasts not going to move from a more and more regulated and costly Botswana to a more affordable, open hearted and open minded Zimbabwe?” That is the question that I asked myself and this is what the group experienced: Francistown On day one the group of 15 people in seven …
Touring the Swartberg Mountains
View PostLIUWA PLAINS WESTERN ZAMBIA
INTRODUCTION Appeal rating 5/5 A safari to Liuwa Plains in Western Zambia is probably one of the more adventurous safaris that Explore Africa Adventures have on offer. Liuwa Plain National Park is situated in Barotseland on the Upper Zambezi Flood Plains, Western Province, Zambia. Co-Ords 40°10’ & 14°48’South and 27°07’& 23°00’ East. The Park covers an area of 3660 sq …