SA4x4 September 2019

Do go chasing waterfalls. And if there’s one place where your chase will be rewarded, it’s the Wild Coast. Unlike the words of that original TLC song, we reckon you should take a break from the standard fare of rivers and lakes, and – like Micky Baker and friends did for this issue – take some time out to explore, or re-explore, this fascinating stretch of southern Africa’s eastern shore. It’s been less developed than most other areas, and it really does retain a rural character that is slightly out of kilter with the rest of the coast, but that is part of the attraction. There are lots of remote, tucked away and unspoilt places, the roads are pretty shocking, and facilities are widely dispersed and often not in the best…

Do go chasing waterfalls. And if there’s one place where your chase will be rewarded, it’s the Wild Coast. Unlike the words of that original TLC song, we reckon you should take a break from the standard fare of rivers and lakes, and – like Micky Baker and friends did for this issue – take some time out to explore, or re-explore, this fascinating stretch of southern Africa’s eastern shore. It’s been less developed than most other areas, and it really does retain a rural character that is slightly out of kilter with the rest of the coast, but that is part of the attraction. There are lots of remote, tucked away and unspoilt places, the roads are pretty shocking, and facilities are widely dispersed and often not in the…

BACK TO NATURE Having read the July 2019 issue of SA4x4, I will most certainly be picking up a print edition more regularly. I have found that competitor magazines are more about 4x4 vehicles and the testosterone that goes with it. Most certainly you do need a fair amount of 4x4 vehicle knowledge, feedback and input from others, back-up and experience when venturing into the most beautiful places available to us, but in the end it must be all about experiencing nature and what it has to offer. I note, with interest, that in your July issue you have responded to requests with regards to an ‘Overlander’s Code’, which I would support wholeheartedly and would like to add the following additional key points: Respect the Animals – So often you…

BACK TO NATURE Having read the July 2019 issue of SA4x4, I will most certainly be picking up a print edition more regularly. I have found that competitor magazines are more about 4x4 vehicles and the testosterone that goes with it. Most certainly you do need a fair amount of 4x4 vehicle knowledge, feedback and input from others, back-up and experience when venturing into the most beautiful places available to us, but in the end it must be all about experiencing nature and what it has to offer. I note, with interest, that in your July issue you have responded to requests with regards to an ‘Overlander’s Code’, which I would support wholeheartedly and would like to add the following additional key points: Respect the Animals – So often you find people wanting…

In response to a growing number of complaints about how we conduct ourselves in the wilderness, we decided to draw up and promote a code of conduct for overlanders. We’d like to include your input, comments and debate, so please send your suggestions to editor@sa4x4.co.za. FIREWOOD Take your firewood in with you; don’t chop down trees or gather dead wood within parks or wilderness areas. KEEP QUIET We go to the bush to appreciate the sights and sounds of the bush. No music, and nothing louder than a spoken conversation. RESPECT LOCALS – LAWS AND PEOPLE Obey the rules of the place you’re travelling through. Respect locals and their traditions; if they don’t like having their photos taken, don’t take photos. SUPPORT LOCAL TRADE Your spending money at the local shops and lodges will…

In response to a growing number of complaints about how we conduct ourselves in the wilderness, we decided to draw up and promote a code of conduct for overlanders. We’d like to include your input, comments and debate, so please send your suggestions to editor@sa4x4.co.za. FIREWOOD Take your firewood in with you; don’t chop down trees or gather dead wood within parks or wilderness areas. KEEP QUIET We go to the bush to appreciate the sights and sounds of the bush. No music, and nothing louder than a spoken conversation. RESPECT LOCALS – LAWS AND PEOPLE Obey the rules of the place you’re travelling through. Respect locals and their traditions; if they don’t like having their photos taken, don’t take photos. SUPPORT LOCAL TRADE Your spending money at the local…