Accredited Mitsubishi Off-Road Training Academy
Unleash the Beast: The Ultimate Mitsubishi 4x4 Power Experience
Stop treating your Mitsubishi like a grocery getter. You’re sitting on a masterpiece of engineering—it’s time to stop driving on tarmac and start dominating the dirt! As the Official Mitsubishi Training Centre, Protea 4x4 is your exclusive pass to mastering the legendary Super Select II and Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) systems. We don’t just show you the buttons; we give you the keys to a whole new lifestyle.
Real Training. Real Terrain. No Compromises.
Forget sanitized tracks. We take you straight into the rugged heart of the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve. This is raw, Southern African wilderness—the perfect testing ground to see what your rig is truly capable of. Whether you’re piloting a hardcore 4x4, a 4x2, or a sophisticated "soft-roader" (AWD), our one-day intensive course is custom-built for our unique conditions. You’ll dive into:
• The Science of Shredding: Master the theory behind off-roading and vehicle dynamics.
• Practical Grit: Navigate dramatic rocky inclines and unpredictable terrain under expert guidance.
• Conservation Culture: Learn to conquer the wild while protecting the flora and fauna that make Africa spectacular.
I loved every minute of the training course!.
Not Just a Course - A Family Adventure Off-roading isn't just a skill; it’s a family bond. Bring the whole crew along for an adrenaline-fueled day of fun, laughter, and high-range excitement. It’s about more than just clearing obstacles; it’s about the joy of the road less travelled and the stories you’ll tell long after the mud has been washed off.
Join the Inner Circle of Mitsubishi Enthusiasts. Get the insider knowledge, the professional edge, and the confidence to take your vehicle anywhere.
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Certificate of Competency: An intensive 4x4 off-road driver training course involving the following topics:
- Basic recovery techniques and applications
- Vehicle dynamics and accessories
- Safety aspects of off-roading in Southern Africa
- Bush safety and awareness procedures
- Convoy procedure and bush driving etiquette
- Theory and pratical experience on ascending, descending, ditches, ridges, slopes, mud, water, stream crossing, rocks, sand and the best way to conquer difficult terrain.
- Tyre selection and tyre pressures
- Operation of the Super Select II 4WD systems, Hill Descent, Electronic Terrain Response, ASTC, and the Read Diff Lock
- Eco friendly off-roading driving techniques
- Focus on eco-sensitive driving
- Operation of the S-AWC/AWD System, traction control and terrain response
Client Comments
Dear Jannie
Ek het jou 4x4 kursus gedoen en gebruik jou altyd as 'n verwysings raamwerk met ons ryery. Jou 4x4 tips en voorstelle lê sommer hier langs my in die elmboog compartement en haal dit gereeld uit vir verwysing. Ek onthou ook toe ons deur jou toetsbaan gery het, was een van die hindernisse, die opdraand van 380 en die afdraand 430 as ek dit nie mis het nie. Met die stop bo het jy toe gesê los die voertuig in "Drive" en haal voet vanaf die rem. Dit was die bewys van hoe goed die "Anti Roll Back" in die Pajero is
Groete
Charl - Feb 2026
Good day Jannie
I would like to commend / thank you for the professionally conducted confidence inspiring 4x4 Mitsubishi training last Sunday the 22nd September 2024. Thank you for the one-on-one training due to the other participants not having showed up for the training. The training was conducted in a very relaxed manner and inspired confidence in the various obstacles undertaken, which I would not have tried /conducted under normal conditions. It also built confidence in knowing what the motor vehicle was capable of, as well as familiarizing myself with the amazing Mitsubishi super select drive ii. The training has given me the confidence and experience in tackling possible obstacles that we might encounter on our future travels throughout South Africa on the lesser traveled routes.
All in all, it was a very enjoyable day and I am glad to have met you and your wife, and thank you all the effort that was made.
The training within the Rhino & Lion nature reserve in itself too, was amazing as I got to see a lot of game on the day. Thank you for info on the various animals we encountered along our way within the park.
The park is a definite must see for families and game enthusiasts in Gauteng, as one is able to get away for a day game drive in close proximity to Joburg / Pretoria, with lots to see.
Kind regards
Thomas Fesenmeier
Client Comments
Dear Jannie
Having just attended the training course today, allow me to commend you for the professional and courteous manner displayed, not only by yourself, but your able assistant.
I now truly appreciate the real qualities and capabilities of my new Pajero Sport.
I would not in earnest doubt in recommending you for the expertise demonstrated today.
Sincerely hope you will continue being an invaluable asset to my 4x4 experience!!
Kind regards
Zukile
George,
Beste Jannie,
Baie dankie vir jou epos met al die nuttige inligting.
Dit was werklik ‘n baie aangename ervaring met jou as gids en instrukteur. Marna het dit ook baie geniet. Dis nie die eerste vir ons van sulke belewenisse nie en ek kan dus met eerlikheid ons waardering uitspreek dat julle dit uitmuntend doen – in alle opsigte.
Jy kan dus met vrymoedigheid my boodskap en dank aan Mitsubishi handelaars (ook Christo by East Rand) oordra – om die 4X4 orientering saam met jou te doen is aan te beveel.
Ek en Marna hoop om gou kans te kry om van jou safari’s mee te maak.
Hou ons asb op jou verspreidingslys vir enige nuwe nuus van Protea 4X4.
Ludwyn
I’m writing this email as I feel as South Africans we generally don’t take the time to acknowledge the good and only complain about the bad experiences.
I spent 6 nights at Hole-in-the-wall in the Eastern Cape last week and besides my training course in June this year, was the first time I needed to use the 4x4 capabilities of the Pajero I bought from Mitsubishi Sandown earlier this year.
We hit some fishing spots from Hole-in-the-wall, up towards Coffee Bay and even up to Mthatha River Mouth. Due to rains earlier in the week, large parts of the “road” had been washed away and were either massive dongas or huge water puddles (with some axle twisters as well) that we had to drive through. A friend of mine’s heart was in his mouth when going through these spots and kept on asking why I’m so cool and calm. I told him that the 4x4 training that I went through with Protea 4x4, not only equipped with me the knowledge to navigate safely, but also gave me the assurance that the vehicle was more than capable of easily going through what-ever we encountered. In fact, the 4x4 track in the Cradle was worse than what I experienced in the Eastern Cape.
A huge thank you to Protea 4x4 for the training provided and a huge thank you to Mitsubishi on not only making excellent vehicles, but for also throwing in the 4x4 course with the purchase.
Protea 4x4 and Mitsubishi Pajero now have a brand ambassador!
Paul
Baie dankie vir 'n puik ervaring gister.
Jy is 'n wonderlike instrukteur en as jy my in die oggend vertel het wat my Triton in die middag sou doen sou ek jou nie glo nie.
Die kursus maak werklik 'n mens se oë oop vir dit waartoe Mitsubishi voertuie in staat is en gee 'n mens soveel vertroue in die voertuig.
Ek moet bieg dat dit wat ons vermag het eerder aan die voertuie se vermoë toegeskryf kan word as aan die bestuurder se vermoë, maar ek sal nog leer.
Dankie weereens vir 'n baie aangename ervaring en ek glo ons sal mekaar in die toekoms weer sien.
Groete.
Paul