The Expo is scheduled to take place from 16 to 18 August 2024 at B’Sorah game and cattle farm in Broederstroom, near Hartebeespoort Dam. The venue, accessible from major hubs such as Fourways, Sandton, Randburg, West Rand, Centurion, Pretoria, Brits, and Rustenburg, provides a convenient location for a day trip or a weekend camping excursion. The expo is designed to cater to families, including pets on leashes, with a variety of activities and the latest in outdoor and adventure gear.
Attendees can enjoy stunning hiking trails with both guided and self-hike options, challenging mountain bike trails, and 4×4 tracks including two-spoor tracks and SUV-friendly dirt roads. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, an exhilarating 4×4 obstacle course is also available.
The expo will feature numerous outdoor exhibitors showcasing the latest in outdoor clothing, hiking and cycling gear, camping equipment, electronic outdoor devices, new vehicles, 4x4s, SUVs, campers, RVs, off-road caravans, trailers, and auxiliary 4×4 equipment. A 4×4 demonstration track will allow visitors to observe the off-road capabilities of various vehicles and off-road caravans.
Family activities include jumping castles and face painting, while food and drink options range from numerous food carts to bean-to-cup coffee vendors, hot and cold beverages, and a beer garden with background music from the 70s and 80s, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere with no live music shows.
The expo schedule is as follows:
- Friday, 16 August: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 17 August: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, 18 August: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Entry fees are set at R50 for adults on Friday, R100 on Saturday, and R60 on Sunday. Pensioners will be charged R50 per day, school kids R30 per day, and weekend camping is available for R350 per person, which includes expo access. Hiking and mountain bike trails cost R70 per person, while 4×4/SUV drive-outs are R150 per vehicle, and the 4×4 obstacle course is R250 per vehicle for a 1-hour slot.
Camping facilities from Friday to Sunday include a central water point, mobile VIP toilets, hot showers, and a central boma with a campfire and braai area, though no open fires are permitted.
The 4×4 obstacle course, marshalled by the Land Rover Owners Club of South Africa (LROC), requires booking a 1-hour timed slot at the Outdoor Expo entrance gate. All entry fees for the obstacle course and 4×4 drive-outs are donated to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) to support eco-tourism routes and conservation projects in the Soutpansberg.
For more information and to pre-book tickets and camping slots, visit www.lrclassic.com starting 10 July 2024.
