Trail notes

Stories from the road, the dunes, the summit and the shore

Crossing the Kalahari: A Desert Drive Like No Other
Desert
March 10, 2026

Crossing the Kalahari: A Desert Drive Like No Other

The Kalahari is not just a desert — it's a living, breathing landscape that demands respect. We share what it takes to navigate its vast red dunes in a fully kitted-out double cab.

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Driving the Skeleton Coast: Sand, Sea & Salt
Beach Driving
February 22, 2026

Driving the Skeleton Coast: Sand, Sea & Salt

Namibia's Skeleton Coast is one of the world's most dramatic beach drives. Crashing Atlantic waves on one side, towering dunes on the other — this is adventure at its rawest.

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Roof of Africa: Summit Approaches in the Drakensberg
Mountain
January 15, 2026

Roof of Africa: Summit Approaches in the Drakensberg

The Drakensberg escarpment offers some of southern Africa's most breathtaking mountain driving. We tackle the passes, the weather, and the altitude on a week-long traverse.

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Into the Wild: A First-Time Safari Guide for Overlanders
Safari
December 5, 2025

Into the Wild: A First-Time Safari Guide for Overlanders

Nothing prepares you for the moment a leopard walks past your vehicle at arm's length. Here's how to plan your first self-drive safari and make the most of every sighting.

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Chobe & Okavango: Waterways, Wildlife and Wet Season Magic
Safari
November 18, 2025

Chobe & Okavango: Waterways, Wildlife and Wet Season Magic

Botswana's river systems transform into a flooded wonderland during the wet season. We explore why travelling with a boat — or mokoro — alongside your 4x4 changes everything.

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The Art of the Long Drive: Preparing Your Vehicle for Expedition
Preparation
October 30, 2025

The Art of the Long Drive: Preparing Your Vehicle for Expedition

A luxury seat cover is more than aesthetics. After 10,000 km across Africa, we break down exactly how your interior setup affects comfort, safety and driver fatigue.

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