Southern Africa 4×4 – Off-road Trips & Vehicle Mods

The first trip in my new Land Rover Defender Hardtop TDi was a exploratory 4×4 trip up the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa and entering Mozambique at the Kosi Bay Border Post where we explored the coastline around Ponta De Ouro, Mozambique.

Stop-over’s included:

• Ndumo Game Reserve (Maputoland, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
• Tembe Elephant Park (Maputoland KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
• Kosi Bay Nature Reserve and Kosi Bay Mouth
• Ponta De Ouro, Mozambique

General Remarks:

Maputoland and the Elephant Coast on the Northern Natal Coastline is a paradise for any 4×4 enthusiast and a must-do for any 4×4 trip in South Africa. Many of the best spots on the Elephant Coast can only be reached by 4×4 vehicles, which not only ensures a measure of unspoilt beauty but also makes the experience of getting there just a little more rewarding.

Ponta De Ouro, Mozambique was definitely the highlight of the trip. Once you enter Mozambique the drastic changes in road quality; people and landscape, changes your mindset from travel to exploration! If you are planning a 4×4 trip to Mozambique ensure your expedition vehicle is in very good working order.

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