Welcome to Protea 4x4
Your Gateway to Unforgettable 4x4 Adventures!
''May you and your family enjoy a BLESSED FESTIVE SEASON. May 2024 be filled with happiness, joy, and plenty of 4x4 adventures!''
Festive greetings, Jannie and Ansu
Since our establishment in 1994, Protea 4x4 has been at the forefront of 4x4 training and safari tours in Gauteng. With over 29 years of extensive experience traversing the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa, we are not just tour guides; we are passionate adventurers dedicated to providing you with an unparalleled journey.
At the heart of our operation is Jannie Rykaart, a seasoned expert in 4x4 travel and 4x4 training. Jannie's personal commitment to each adventure ensures that your experience is not just a journey, but a memorable story waiting to be told. His meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge of 4x4 techniques guarantee that your journey with us is both safe and exhilarating.
Whether you're looking to master the art of off-road driving at one of Gauteng's leading 4x4 training centers, or you're eager to embark on a safari tour that will take you up close and personal with Africa's majestic wildlife, Protea 4x4 is your ideal partner. We pride ourselves on offering safari 4x4 adventures that cater to your unique interests and skill levels.
Join us at Protea 4x4, where every trip is more than just a journey – it's a life-changing adventure, infused with the spirit of Africa and led by one of its most knowledgeable 4x4 guides and 4x4 trainer.
Let's create unforgettable memories together! Embark on Your Adventure Today by enrolling for one of our 4x4 training courses or book one of our exciting 2024 safari tours.
4x4 Training Courses | Guided 4x4 Tours | 4x4 Off-Road Towing Courses
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Route Sani Pass, Lesotho
20 to 23 July 2024
Sani Pass is the mother of all Southern African mountain passes. Statistically and in every sense, it out distance, out climbs, and out-performs all its competitors with consummate ease to have become the most iconic gravel pass in Southern Africa. It remains a challenging drive with all the drama, scenery, bad weather and treacherous conditions expected of a pass with a summit altitude of 2 876 m above sea-level. It is now used, for the most part, by 4x4 vehicles and has become a highlight for tourists from all over the world visiting the Southern Drakensberg.Sani Pass is voted by the public as the most popular (no.1) mountain pass to drive. This road serves as a gateway to Lesotho from KwaZulu Natal, known as the “Roof of Africa”. The area is also the domain of the endangered Bearded Vulture, the Basotho shepherds, and their animals. The Route boast to be the highest gravel road in Africa and third highest in the world and peaks at a heady height of 3240m above sea level!
This trip is a must-do for all 4x4 and Nature Enthusiasts alike – it is a brilliant long weekend away and is guaranteed to leave you with plenty of memories to share with your friends & family. This not intended to be a challenge at all, but it is still high altitude stuff, it is a weekend filled with memories, travelling through the magnificent Drakensberg Mountain range.
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Namaqualand 4x4 Flower Safari, Northern Cape
23 Aug - 4 Sept 2024
Get ready for a lifetime changing experience of discoveries as we travel the back roads of this arid region. The Flower safari is a fully catered tour, pack your bags and head west with us for a mind-boggling discovery of this arid and desolated “outback” part of our country. Keep in mind that this Flower Safari offers a lot more than just flowers, you will be discovering so much more off the beaten path. Therefore, you will need a 4x4 vehicle.
Namaqualand had excellent rains during July 2020 and that normally predicts an excellent flower season. We experienced one of the best flower sightings we had in many years during our visits in 2021 & 2022. Our 2023 Flower tour were just awesome with the best flower show in years.
The Diamond Coast of the Northern Cape is a mysterious and rugged stretch of the West Coast shoreline. Known for the many shipwrecks that mark this coastline, and then the spectacular sandy tracks along the Atlantic Ocean through the Namaqua Coast Park. If you are looking for a breath-taking sandy off-road experience – look no further! Join us as we explore the pristine West Coast beachline with its sandy tracks, shipwrecks, landscapes, and unique coastal flowers. The only footprints you will find here will be our footprints with the sound of seagulls and the wild ocean.
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4x4 Driver Training
Practical and theoretical aspects of off-roading and at the same time teach you about conservation.
4x4 Guided Safari Tours
We offer guided, self-drive, self catering tours to Botswana and Namibia.
4x4 Related Events
Take a well-deserved break from the rat race with our unforgettable 4x4 related events.