Our guest bloggers range from safari guides to technical experts and travellers, all whom share their lessons, photos and stories with us and the Leisure Wheels readers on an on/off basis. If you would like to contribute with tales of travels and off-roading expertise, send two example pieces and a short bio to introduce yourself to our web editor, [email protected]
Tired of living at work? Bored of the same view 24/7? Our Boredom Busters aims to provide travel inspiration from around South Africa, this trip heads to the Nuy Valley. Like dassies scared of an eagl... read more
Posted: 28 January 2021
Tyre design is constantly evolving, with the result that new ideas and designs are appearing on a regular basis. This issue we're looking at two topics that get quite a lot of people hot under the col... read more
Posted: 15 November 2013
By Louis Kleynhans Is the hectic pace of daily life getting to you? I know of a place where you can get your mojo back. Groot Marico is just 90 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria. When you hear &#... read more
Posted: 1 October 2013
When we think of the Northern Cape, we think of the Richtersveld or the Kalahari. We can’t help it – we’re overlanders. Even on our road trip to this beautiful province last year, th... read more
Posted: 10 September 2013
By Erik Brits I am as guilty as the next man of acting on emotion rather than reason – it is just less effort. This is especially true when it comes to the age-old soft roader debate… seri... read more
Posted: 10 September 2013
Regular readers will have noticed this new name across our website, so we though it time to introduce the travel photographer behind all the tips and latest photos to you properly. We’re happy t... read more
Posted: 10 September 2013
By Erik Brits Have you ever looked at a bakkie on a dealer floor, and thought to yourself “Pity it’s not finished”? I often look at that gaping load bay at the back and think to myse... read more
Posted: 3 September 2013
By Louis Kleynhans Understanding composition is something that every photographer should take time to do. Without the need to invest in any expensive equipment, appreciating the elements of goo... read more
Posted: 3 September 2013
Travel photographer Louis Kleynhans photographed the women of rural Africa for the United Nations, and explains the trials these strong individuals go through from a young age here. Below are just a f... read more
Posted: 13 August 2013
Jeeps manic makeover By Sean Nurse There is no denying the importance of the Grand Cherokee for Jeep. Since its inception in 1992 Jeep has sold over 5 million of them worldwide. It is often hailed as ... read more
Posted: 12 August 2013