Sebata 4x4 Adventures

09/03/2024

The start of our Kalahari Expedition tour...😊

Adventure awaits...🔥

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA
Wild Dog 4x4
Wild Dog Outdoor
Flex Adventures
Tough Dog Suspension
Opposite lock 4WD & Vehicle Accessories Africa

07/03/2024

Having a comprehensive vehicle recovery kit on hand can prevent unexpected incidents and enhance your recovery efforts.

Whether you are off-roading alone or in a group, prioritizing preparedness for vehicle recovery is crucial to ensure a safe and successful adventure.

Wild Dog 4x4 has provided us with the appropriate recovery gear that meets all safety standards.

We can now handle vehicle recoveries with confidence and care thanks to Wild Dog 4x4.

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA
Flex Adventures
Opposite lock 4WD & Vehicle Accessories Africa
Tough Dog Suspension
Wild Dog Outdoor

07/03/2024

Thank you to Darrel and the Opposite lock 4WD & Vehicle Accessories Africa team for upgrading our Tough Dog Suspension. This is by far the best suspension.

We deeply appreciate your partnership and support.

Your exceptional services have been truly outstanding.

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA
Flex Adventures
Wild Dog 4x4
Wild Dog Outdoor

01/03/2024

A huge shout-out to Mark from 4x4 Assist 🔥, thank you for surprising us with our own customized bag for our Cadac 2-cook gas stove. You are truly one-of-a-kind, the master of anything and all Canvas products.

For any Canvas products, some listed below, contact Mark from 4x4 Assist.
- Dashboard Covers
- Tr**ny Covers
- Spare wheel Covers
- Armrest
- Canopy Storage etc.

You will not be disappointed...

Mark, thank you for always delivering top quality and durable products.

28/02/2024

Join us on this one-of-a-kind tour, that should not be missed.

Lake Kariba & Mana Pools Tour
Duration: (14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS)
Tour Dates: 01 - 14 June 2024
11 - 24 May 2025
Tour Price : R 13 800.00 per person sharing

Our journey will begin in Livingstone, Zambia. Over the following two days, we will travel towards the lower Zambezi and Lake Kariba while absorbing the local culture and traditions. We'll spend the following three days on the banks of the Zambezi before heading to Lake Kariba for the next two days.

The name Kariba (Kariva - meaning trap) alludes to a boulder that protruded from the whirling water at the entrance to the canyon near the Kariba dam wall location and is now submerged more than a hundred feet below the water level. In several traditions, this rock was the abode of the mighty River God Nyaminyami, who pulled anybody who came too close into the river's depths for all eternity.

When the valley people learned that they would be relocated from their tribal territories and the mighty Zambezi River would be stopped, they believed the river deity would become enraged and force the water to boil and demolish the white man's bridge with floods.

After five days on the banks of the Zambezi and Lake Kariba, we will pack up camp and head to Mana Pools.
Declared as a World Heritage Site, spectacularly remote and boasting magnificent landscapes intersected by the Zambezi River, Mana Pools. "Mana" refers to the four big pools in the park, which are remnants of ancient ox-bow lakes carved out by the mighty Zambezi. Mana Pools is also one of the world’s wildest and best preserved natural ecological areas.

The National Park covers an area of 2196 sq. km extending from the Zambezi River in the north to the escarpment in the south. It needs little no introduction to the avid wildlife enthusiast and is probably most famous for its spectacular golden light, albida forests and elephants that stand on their hind legs to get to the life-sustaining albida pods in the dry season.

We will spend 5 days exploring these magnificent wonders called Mana Pools.

For more information please visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com or send us an email at [email protected]

27/02/2024

Come along on one of our most popular tours and witness some of the most amazing animal exhibits on the planet.

On this tour, you'll see some of nature's most breathtaking sights, including the renowned Okavango Delta, Lekhubu Island, the salt pans, the endless plains of the Central Kalahari, the riverine environment of Chobe National Park, and much, much more…

Botswana - Gem of Africa Tour
Duration: (12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS)
Tour Dates:
22 March - 02 April 2024(School Holiday) Fully Booked
17 - 28 June 2024(School Holiday) Fully Booked
03 - 14 July 2024 (3 Spots Available)
20 - 31 October 2024 (5 Spots Available)

28 March - 08 April 2025 (School Holiday) 6 Spots Available
28 June - 08 July 2025 (School Holiday) 6 Spots Available
10 - 21 July 2025 (School Holiday) 6 Spots Available

For the active traveler, there are various activities, including bird watching, fishing, boat cruises, visiting the elephant orphanage, game drives, scenic flights over the delta, traditional mokoro trips, day trips to Vic Falls, and much more…

Tour Price Includes:
 Border Fees (3rd Party Insurance, National
Road Safety Fund & Road Transport Permit)
 Camping Fees
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider
 3-Hour Sunset Boat Cruise on Chobe River

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Daily Activities
 Transfer Fees
 Border Fees (Trailers and/or
Caravans etc.)
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear
 Park Entry Fees of parks where we
do not camp.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
or visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com

27/02/2024

Come along on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Africa.

We meet at Martinsdrift border. We make our way to our first campground in Nata. Right next to the captivating salt pans. We unwind, go swimming, and enjoy refreshing beverages. In the evening, we gather around our campfire to chat about the days ahead.

The next day early risers can enjoy coffee and rusks as the sun rises on the first morning of your Botswana adventure. After an early morning coffee and rusks, we make our way to Nxai National Park, here we will set up camp for the evening and enjoy what nature has to offer us.

This must-visit park combines the iconic Baine’s Baobabs with superb game viewing further north on the Nxai Pan. Many tourists have visited Baine’s Baobabs, which have become a bucket list item for some travellers as these ancient trees are virtually unchanged since painted by Baine’s 150 years ago.

Delta and Caprivi Tour
Duration: (13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS)
Tour Dates: 07 - 16 April 2024
01 - 10 February 2025
Tour Price: R 11 500.00 Per Person Sharing

Tour Price Includes:
 Border Fees
 All Camping Fees
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Daily Activities
 Transfer Fees
 Border Fees (Trailer / Caravan)
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear
 Park Entry Fees of parks where we do not camp.

For more information, please visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com or send us an email at [email protected]

27/02/2024

Come and explore Botswana and the Caprivi strip with us…

In 2013, a large part of the area formerly known as the “Caprivi Strip” (Namibia) was renamed Zambezi. This region stretches out like an arm between Angola, Zambia, and Botswana, touching Zimbabwe at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers.

It’s a tropical array of wildlife and bird species and offers great fishing. The area is characterized by an abundance of water, wetlands, large floodplains and thick Mopani woodland.
All the parks are well worth a visit and, with over 600 bird species, are a real paradise for bird watchers. Game is plentiful and hippos and crocodiles laze around on the riverbanks.

Botswana and Caprivi Tour
Duration: (12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS)
Tour Dates: 19 - 30 July 2024
11 - 22 April 2025
Tour Price: R 9 300.00 Per Person Sharing

Tour Price Includes:
 Camping Fees
 Border Fees (BOTS/NAM)
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Camping Equipment
 Daily Activities
 Transfer Fees
 Additional Park Fees
 Border Fees (RSA/BOTS)
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear

For more information, please visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com or send us an email at [email protected]

27/02/2024

Join us for an 8-day fun-filled journey of adventure, discovery, history and pass-driving as we take on the Baviaans mountain passes with their uniquely spectacular vistas. Unlock the thrill of navigating through challenging terrain and exploring new places. This tour offers a sense of freedom and escape from the routine of daily life, allowing us to experience the great outdoors in a unique way.

We'll travel some fantastic off-the-beaten-path routes, cross impressive mountain passes, meander through verdant woods, and see some incredible animals.

Thousands of spectacular views of the valleys and other breathtaking natural features will be seen by you on this journey.
Our routes, rich in information, history, and folklore, will provide a once-in-a-lifetime 4x4 experience.

Mountain Dream Tour
Tour Duration: (08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS)
Tour Dates: 15 December 2024 - 23 December 2024
28 December 2024 - 04 January 2025
06 January 2025 - 13 January 2025
18 January 2025 - 25 January 2025

Tour Price:
Rate Per Person Sharing: R 6 500.00
Single Supplement: R 8 150.00
Kids 0 - 5 = No Charge
Kids 6 – 11 = 50% Discount On PP/S Rate
NON–SADC RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Tour Price Includes:
 Camping Fees
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Daily Activities
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear
 Park Entry Fees of parks where we do not camp.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
Or visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com

26/02/2024

Exciting News!
Our 2025 Tour Program is NOW live...😊

Explore our diverse range of tours scheduled for 2025 and
BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Visit our website at https://www.sebata4x4.com for more information!

OR follow the link below...
https://www.sebata4x4.com/copy-of-upcoming-tours

26/02/2024

Something exciting in the making...😁

4x4 Assist You never dissapoint 🔥

21/02/2024

BAVIAANSKLOOF & MOUNTAIN PASSES TOUR

TOUR DURATION: (08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS)

TOUR DATES:
15 DECEMBER 2024 - 23 DECEMBER 2024
28 DECEMBER 2024 - 04 JANUARY 2025
06 JANUARY 2025 - 13 JANUARY 2025
18 JANUARY 2025 - 25 JANUARY 2025

TOUR PRICE:
RATE PER PERSON SHARING: R 6 500.00
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: R 8 150.00
KIDS 0 - 5 = NO CHARGE
KIDS 6 – 11 = 50% DISCOUNT ON PP/S RATE
NON–SADC RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Join us for this 8-day fun-filled journey of adventure, discovery, history and pass-driving as we take on the Baviaans mountain passes with their uniquely spectacular vistas. Unlock the thrill of navigating through challenging terrain and exploring new places. This tour offers a sense of freedom and escape from the routine of daily life, allowing us to experience the great outdoors in a unique way.

We'll travel some fantastic off-the-beaten-path routes, cross impressive mountain passes, meander through verdant woods, and see some incredible animals.

Thousands of spectacular views of the valleys and other breathtaking natural features will be seen by you on this journey.
Our routes, rich in information, history, and folklore, will provide a once-in-a-lifetime 4x4 experience.

Tour Price Includes:
 Camping Fees
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Daily Activities
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear
 Park Entry Fees of parks where we do not camp.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

21/02/2024

BOTSWANA TO CAPRIVI TOUR

DURATION: (12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS)

TOUR DATE:
19 – 30 JULY 2024

TOUR PRICE:
RATE PER PERSON SHARING: R 9 500.00
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: R 12 000.00
KIDS 0 - 5 = NO CHARGE
KIDS 6 – 11 = 50% DISCOUNT ON PP/S RATE
NON–SADC RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Botswana is a fascinating world, from the thriving waterways of the Okavango Delta to the mighty Kalahari Desert's ancient baobabs and meerkats, to the Chobe National Park, where immense herds of elephants can be found, Botswana offers you equal parts adventure and comfort.

In 2013, a large part of the area formerly known as the “Caprivi Strip” (Namibia) was renamed Zambezi. This region stretches out like an arm between Angola, Zambia, and Botswana, touching Zimbabwe at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. It’s a tropical array of wildlife and bird species and offers great fishing.
The area is characterized by an abundance of water, wetlands, large floodplains and thick Mopani woodland.

All the parks are well worth a visit and, with over 600 bird species, are a real paradise for bird watchers. Game is plentiful and hippos and crocodiles laze around on the riverbanks.

There are various activities available, including bird watching, tiger fishing, hippo, and croc cage diving, Victoria Falls Day trip, Chobe River Cruise, Canoeing on Chobe River, Hot Air Balloon Safari, Picnic on the river, Mokoro Trips and much more.

Tour Price Includes:
 Camping Fees
 Border Fees (BOTS/NAM)
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Camping Equipment
 Daily Activities
 Transfer Fees
 Additional Park Fees
 Border Fees (RSA/BOTS)
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear

For more information, please visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com or send us an email at [email protected]

18/02/2024

Thank you Sean G Paul , for your kind words and great review. We loved having you on tour with us and look forward to welcoming you on tour again.😊

★★★★★ "I can highly recommend Sebata 4x4. I joined Rikus and Sammie for their Baviaanskloof tour in January this year. They are both friendly and knowledgeable and made everyone feel welcome. The routes were well planned and absolutely stunning, giving everyone ample opportunity to use the...

16/02/2024

Another amazing Baviaanskloof & Mountain Passes tour 😁

What an adventurous tour with amazing people...

This tour certainly never disappoints...lots of water crossings, getting wet and beautiful mountain passes.

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA
Flex Adventures

12/02/2024

Back to a moment in time, to witness the historical and cultural heritage of the early explorers/ hunters and the naturalists like W.J Burchell.

Today, with your modern wagon, you can negotiate part of the sledge route travelled by W. J Burchell on March 24, 1814.

Quick Pitch SA
4x4 Assist
Flex Adventures

12/02/2024

Our hike to the kloof with our very own guide😊

05/02/2024

Sebata 4x4 values strong partnerships and collaborations. We are proud to be affiliated with a network of trusted partners.

A huge shout-out to Flex Adventures

These guys are exeptional, backing their products 110%.

We had a problem with our fridge/freezer unit over the festive season. Although they were actually closed and stationed in Somerset West, they still assisted us, arranging a courier to collect our unit in Pretoria and dropping off a loan unit at no cost.

After some tests on our old unit, they decided to replace our old unit with a new one.

If you are looking for a fridge/freezer, don't look any further.

Contact Flex Adventures at www.flexadventures.co.za .You will not be disappointed.

Wayne and Evan, thank you for all your effort and assistance.

And last but not least, for being the newest addition to the family.

Let the adventures begin...

Quick Pitch SA
4x4 Assist

05/02/2024

The Swartberg Pass, a National Monument between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn, is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and best known mountain passes in South Africa. It is the masterpiece of the brilliant engineer and road builder, Thomas Charles Bain (1830 – 1893), and the last of the seventeen passes he built in the Cape Province.

Originally the routes through Meiring’s Poort and Seven Weeks’ Poort were the only links between the port of Mossel Bay and the towns and villages of the Great Karoo. The road through Meiring’s Poort was often closed due to flood damage and rockfalls. The heavy flooding during 1875 caused the closure of these gateways for weeks.

In 1879 Thomas Bain was commissioned to plan a new route over the Swartberg Mountain Range. The existing footpath over the mountain between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn could only be negotiated on foot or on horseback. Due to the unavoidably steep gradients, Bain tried four different lines before he succeeded in finding a practical one. Bain’s original master plan was approved by the Government in 1880.

The building of the Swartberg Pass proved to be a mammoth task. As Bain was building the Tsitsikama road, John Tassie’s tender of £18120 was accepted. Employing 100 Mozambicans from Delagoa Bay he started construction from the Prince Albert side of the mountain in 1881, but after 13 months of toil he had advanced only 6 kilometres.

After Tassie was declared insolvent, construction came to a halt for a year, until Thomas Bain took over the building of the pass in November 1883. Using 200 to 240 convicts he tackled the job with great enthusiasm.

The pass was built with the use of pickaxes, spades, sledgehammers, crowbars, wheelbarrows and gunpowder. Boulders were split by heating them with fire and then dousing them with cold water. Rocks were broken into smaller pieces with sledgehammers and then carefully dressed by the convicts. The dry-wall method of construction was used to build the impressive retaining walls that supported the road against the precipitous slopes. A century later, travellers still wonder at this feat.

Meat, dried beans, soup and other kinds of food were cooked in large pots for the convicts. Fresh bread was baked and an ox and sixteen sheep were slaughtered daily to provide meat for everybody on the project. The convicts were divided into teams and the ruins and remains of the convict stations can still be seen in the Swartberg Pass.

Conditions during the winter were very unfavourable. During May of 1885 heavy rain and mud slides almost destroyed the convicts’ camp. The nearly completed road was also badly damaged. The road through Meiring’s Poort was completely washed away by the same flood.

The name of the pass was changed frequently during the construction phase. Originally it was to be named “Rainier’s Pass” in honour of Prince Albert’s then magistrate, George Rainier, who was responsible for petitioning a pass to the Cape Government.

Later the name “Luttig’s Pass” was considered to commemorate J.R.G. Luttig’s contribution to the completion of the pass. Other names up for contention were “Victoria Pass” or “Jubilee Pass” in honour of the British monarch’s 50 years on the throne. The town councils of Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert finally settled on naming the pass “Zwartberg Pass.”

The official opening of the Swartberg Pass was 10th January 1888.

03/02/2024

Last minute cancellation on our very special Baviaanskloof & Mountain Passes tour.

2 Spots available....

Book your spot today and receive 10% discount.

The tour starts on the 9th of February and ends on the 16th of February 2024.

Tour Price : R 5 500.00 per person sharing. ( R 4 950.00 10% Discount)

Contact us at [email protected] or 0823869520.

29/01/2024

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

29/01/2024

This exciting interactive land art work consists of several trumpet-like funnels combined in a tree shape. Visitors can blow these trumpets - recalling the sounds of elephants on their ancient migration route across the mountains. Symbolically this artwork links to the three elephant sculptures of Aartmoeders - calling them (and all humans that can hear the call) to join in the Eden to Addo journey towards re-establishing nature's ancient routes for all species.

26/01/2024

Exploring South Africa....

On the next stop.😊

Join us on an adventurous trip...

Visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA

25/01/2024

We absolutely loved having you guys on tour with us.

Thank you for making everyday the absolute adventure.

Baviaanskloof & Mountain Passes was a great experience.

Join is for the next one 09 - 16 February 2024.

4x4 Assist
Quick Pitch SA

20/01/2024

What an amazing day exploring the roads, leading to Baviaans

16/01/2024

BAVIAANSKLOOF & MOUNTAIN PASSES

TOUR DURATION: (08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS)

TOUR DATES:
31 JANUARY - 07 FEBRUARY 2024
09 - 16 FEBRUARY 2024

TOUR PRICE:
RATE PER PERSON SHARING: R 5 500.00
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: R 6 930.00
KIDS 0 - 5 = NO CHARGE
KIDS 6 – 11 = 50% DISCOUNT ON PP/S RATE
NON–SADC RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Join us for this 8-day fun-filled journey of adventure, discovery, history and pass-driving as we take on the Baviaans mountain passes with their uniquely spectacular vistas. Unlock the thrill of navigating through challenging terrain and exploring new places. This tour offers a sense of freedom and escape from the routine of daily life, allowing us to experience the great outdoors in a unique way.

We'll travel some fantastic off-the-beaten-path routes, cross impressive mountain passes, meander through verdant woods, and see some incredible animals.

Thousands of spectacular views of the valleys and other breathtaking natural features will be seen by you on this journey.

Our routes, rich in information, history, and folklore, will provide a once-in-a-lifetime 4x4 experience.

Tour Price Includes:
 Camping Fees
 Park Entry Fees if camping in a park
 Conservation Fees
 Morning Coffee with rusks
 x2 Bags of wood per night
 Two-way radios for in-vehicle-communication
 Experienced Guide & Advanced 4x4 Driving Instructor
 First Aider

Tour Price Excludes:
 Food
 4x4 Vehicle Hire
 Daily Activities
 Fuel
 Recovery Gear
 Park Entry Fees of parks where we do not camp.

Where does the tour start and end?
 START – Knysna
 END – Addo National Park

Total Kilometers of tour:
 +- 633 km.

For more information, please visit our website at www.sebata4x4.com or contact us at [email protected]