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Off the Beaten Track: The Highlands Surf & Turf Baja Bug Photo Gallery

The Highlands Surf & Turf Run was a proper dust-kicking adventure! This specific Baja Bug Run took us through some of the most scenic and rugged gravel roads Cape Town has to offer. This photo album captures the Wild Buggers convoy as we conquered the legendary Highlands gravel road, trading the suburban hum for the roar of VW air-cooled engines and scenic mountain views. From the first turn of the key to the final social “kuierspot,” this gallery showcases our colorful fleet of beach buggies and Baja Bugs in their natural habitat. Browse through the smiles, the dirt, and the camaraderie that make these monthly runs the highlight of the old-school VW lifestyle!

Kyle shows off the engine of his blue VW Air-cooled Beetle to a group of fellow Wild Buggers at the event meeting point.
First things first! At the meeting point for Zara’s Run, Kyle was all smiles, showing off the polished motor of his slick blue VW Air-cooled Beetle. A perfect start to a day of cruising with the Wild Buggers!
A group of Wild Buggers chat and drink coffee around Brent's orange VW air-cooled Salamander beach buggy.
A quick pit stop for coffee and a chat! The best stories are always told huddled around an awesome ride, like Brent’s vibrant orange VW air-cooled Salamander beach buggy.
A group of Wild Buggers club members laughing and socializing at the meeting point before their run.
Just catching up with the crew! The best part of any run is the time spent together, sharing laughs and stories before we even turn the key.
A group of Wild Buggers chatting and laughing at the meeting point with various air-cooled VW vehicles visible in the background.
The best kind of noise is the sound of friends catching up! Pure excitement at the meeting point before we hit the road.
A group of Wild Buggers gathers at the meeting point, socializing and admiring the lineup of classic cars before the run.
The whole crew is here! A final huddle before we set off on our Zara’s Run adventure.
Fabian and his family enjoying coffee with their yellow VW air-cooled Kango beach buggy at the Wild Buggers meeting point.
This is what it’s all about! Fabian and his family enjoying some coffee next to their brilliant yellow Kango beach buggy. The ultimate VW Family!
A potential new member, Chuckey, sits proudly in his orange VW air-cooled Beetle at a Wild Buggers club event.
A big welcome to Chuckey, a potential new member with a fantastic orange VW air-cooled Beetle! We’re always happy to meet new faces and their VW classics.
A close-up shot of Chris's yellow VW air-cooled Salamander beach buggy, appropriately named 'Zara's Buggy.'
This is the one and only Zara’s Buggy! The superstar of our “Zara’s Run” adventure and a seriously sweet VW air-cooled beach buggy.
A bright yellow VW air-cooled Salamander beach buggy, owned by Anthony and named BumbleBee, is pictured at a Wild Buggers club event.
Give a big wave to BumbleBee! Anthony’s fantastic yellow VW beach buggy is all ready to hit the road and make some noise.
Members of the Wild Buggers club gather and chat at the meeting point before their run, surrounded by their VW Air cooled vehicles.
That moment right before the big adventure kicks off! Nothing beats the energy of the whole crew getting ready to roll.
A lineup of various VW Air cooled vehicles, including Beach Buggys and a VW Beetle, gathered at the Wild Buggers meeting point.
Just a few of the legendary VW Bugs that showed up for our Zara’s Run! They’re all revved up and ready to go.
A group of women from the Wild Buggers crew posing for a fun photo at the meeting point for Zara's Run.
Our favorite ladies demanding a photo op! The best-looking part of the Wild Buggers crew showing off their smiles before the adventure.
A view from the road, showing a convoy of VW Air cooled vehicles including a VW Beach Buggy and a VW Beetle, driven by Anthony, Fabian, and Kyle.
Road trip! This is what it’s all about. Following Anthony, Fabian, and Kyle as we finally get this show on the road!
A convoy of VW Air cooled vehicles, including a VW Beach Buggy and a VW Beetle, driven by Anthony, Fabian, and Kyle, cruising along a scenic mountain road.
The views were as epic as the cars! Still following the crew as we make our way over the mountain.
A line of VW Air cooled vehicles, including Beach Buggys, parked at Peregrine Farm Stall during the Wild Buggers' Zara's Run.
Made it! Our first pit stop at the legendary Peregrine Farm Stall. Time for a well-deserved break and some good coffee!
An old bus, not a Volkswagen, on display at Peregrine Farm Stall, pictured during the Wild Buggers' stop.
We couldn’t help but admire this old bus on display at Peregrine Farm Stall. It’s not a VW, but hey, a classic is a classic!
A group of Wild Buggers members chatting around Anthony's and Brent's VW beach buggys at the Peregrine Farm Stall stop.
A perfect pit stop for some buggy talk! Catching up with the crew around Anthony’s and Brent’s awesome VW beach buggys.
Brent demonstrates how the canopy works on his VW beach buggy, "The Wasp," to other Wild Buggers members at Peregrine Farm Stall.
Brent giving us a masterclass on his buggy’s canopy! It’s all part of the fun of owning a one-of-a-kind ride like The Wasp.
Brent is seen with his legs hanging out of his VW Beach Buggy, "The Wasp," as he works on a repair or adjustment.
Just a classic Wild Bugger move. We’re not entirely sure what Brent’s doing in his buggy, but we know it’s important!
A striking photo of Fabian's yellow VW air-cooled Kango beach buggy during the Wild Buggers' run.
A quick photo op for Fabian’s fantastic yellow Kango beach buggy! This thing is pure gold.
Members of the Wild Buggers club chat and relax around their VW Beach Buggys at the Peregrine Farm Stall stop.
The best kind of pit stop! Taking a break to grab some coffee and chat with the VW Family after a fantastic drive.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are pictured inside Peregrine Farm Stall, ordering food and drinks during their run.
Tummies were rumbling after a great drive! Time for a quick pit stop inside Peregrine for a well-deserved snack.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are pictured inside Peregrine Farm Stall, ordering and enjoying sushi during their run.
We’re not just about Baja Bugs and road dust; sometimes it’s all about the sushi! The crew enjoying a quick, classy bite at Peregrine.
An old red fire engine is on display at Peregrine Farm Stall during the Wild Buggers club's run.
What a find! We spotted this old fire engine at our Peregrine stop. A big red classic in a sea of VW Bugs!
A beautiful photo of several Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles, including Beach Buggys and VW Beetles, parked at the Peregrine Farm Stall stop.
What a view! Nothing better than seeing a whole lot of VW Bugs all lined up and shining bright.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are eating together at a table inside Peregrine Farm Stall.
Time to refuel! The Wild Buggers crew grabbing a well-deserved bite to eat after a great drive.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are gathered on a lawn under the trees, chatting and relaxing during their run.
Time for some shade! The crew grabbing a well-deserved chat on the lawn under the trees.
Kyle proudly shows off the VW air-cooled engine of his VW Beetle to other Wild Buggers members.
The moment every VW Bug owner lives for! Kyle showing off the beautiful air-cooled VW engine in his ride.
Chris and Brent are pictured leaning on Brent's VW Beach Buggy, "The Wasp," as they chat and relax during a Wild Buggers run.
The best conversations happen around the buggy. Chris and Brent taking a quick break to chat and lean on The Wasp!
A line of Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles, including Beach Buggys, are parked at a newly discovered scenic lookout point on the Highlands Road.
This is what it’s all about! We took a great drive on the Highlands Road and found a hidden scenic point we never even knew existed. Pure adventure!
Members of the Wild Buggers club get out of their VW Bugs to take in the view at a scenic lookout point they just found.
The moment we arrived! Piling out of our VW Bugs and taking in this incredible view we never knew existed. What a find!
Anthony, Rhoodie, and Chris are having a chat next to Anthony's VW Beach Buggy, "BumbleBee," at a scenic lookout point.
What a view, and what a crew! Anthony, Rhoodie, and Chris taking a well-earned break and chatting next to the legendary Bumble Bee.
Chris, Brent, and Kyle stand on the edge of a precipice, looking at the stunning view after their drive on the Highlands Road.
What a view! Chris, Brent, and Kyle taking it all in from the edge of the world. Worth every mile in the VW Bug!
The back of a Wild Buggers club member's jacket, showing the club colors, is pictured as they stand on the edge of a cliff.
What a view! Thanks to Michelle for snapping this photo of our club colors looking good from the back.
The back of Chris's club shirt is visible, showing the Wild Buggers logo as he stands on the edge of a scenic lookout point.
Our logo looking good from the back! Thanks to Michelle for snapping this photo of Chris on the edge of that incredible view.
Two members of the Wild Buggers club are seen from behind, showing the logos on the back of a club jacket and a shirt, at a scenic viewpoint.
Two friends, one passion, and a logo to be proud of! The Wild Buggers crew showing their colors on the edge of the world.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are walking away from a scenic lookout point to return to their VW Air cooled vehicles.
Okay, we couldn’t stay all day! It was time to say goodbye to the view and get back to our rides.
A group of Wild Buggers members linger at a scenic viewpoint while others head back to their VW Air cooled vehicles.
Okay guys, come on now! The road is calling and our VW Bugs are waiting. Time to go!
In the distance, several Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles are parked as members walk toward them at a scenic viewpoint.
The perfect sight after a great view: our rides waiting patiently for us in the distance. Time to hit the road again!
The last group of Wild Buggers members walk back to their cars from a scenic lookout point as others wait for them.
And here they come! The rest of the crew finally making their way back from the view. Now we are almost ready to go!
A line of Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles, including Beach Buggys, driving on the gravel Highlands Road.
Back where we belong! Kicking up some dust on the awesome Highlands gravel road.
A line of Wild Buggers' VW Bugs follow Chris's VW Beach Buggy on the gravel Highlands Road, with tall trees on the sides.
Just another perfect day on the road, following Chris and his awesome buggy through some of the most beautiful scenery on the Highlands Road.
Jacques's yellow VW air-cooled Beamish Beach Buggy, powered by a 1600cc VW Beetle motor, is pictured on a quick roadside pitstop.
A quick pitstop for Jacques and his awesome yellow VW Beach Buggy! That 1600cc motor needs a rest too, you know!
Mickey is pictured sitting in the club president's green Kango Beach Buggy, 'Shrek,' which is powered by a 1400 Nissan motor, during a roadside pitstop.
A quick pitstop on the side of the road with Mickey taking a seat in the driver’s legendary green Kango Beach Buggy, “Shrek.”
Kyle is pictured with his blue VW Beetle, which has a 1600cc VW air-cooled motor, on a quick roadside pitstop.
A quick pitstop for Kyle and his beautiful blue VW Beetle. That 1600cc motor is working hard!
Brent's VW Beach Buggy, "The Wasp," is pictured on a quick roadside pitstop during a Wild Buggers run.
Brent and The Wasp taking a quick breather on the side of the road. Even a legend needs a break!
Anthony and Michelle are pictured sitting in their yellow VW Beach Buggy, 'Bumble Bee,' during a Wild Buggers run.
The best kind of adventure is one you share! Anthony and Michelle getting comfy in their legendary VW Beach Buggy, Bumble Bee.
Chris's VW Beach Buggy, named "Zara's Buggy," is pictured during the club's run, which is named after it.
The one and only! Here’s the legendary “Zara’s Buggy,” the ride that inspired this whole adventure.
A line of Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles, including VW Beetles and Beach Buggys, are parked together on a gravel road during a pitstop.
A line of legends! The whole crew taking a well-earned break, all parked up on the side of the gravel road.
A photo of Fabian sitting comfortably in his VW Bug during a Wild Buggers event.
Fabian looking right at home in his Kango beach buggy. The best seat in the house!
Wild Buggers members and their VW Air cooled vehicles are at a garage in Kleinmond for a quick break and chat.
Fueling up and stretching our legs! A quick stop in Kleinmond for the essentials before we hit the road again.
Sam and Mickey check on Michelle, who is sitting in her VW Beach Buggy, Bumble Bee, at a roadside stop.
A quick break to make sure everyone is doing alright. Sam and Mickey checking in on Michelle in her legendary Beach Buggy, Bumble Bee. The crew has your back!
The green Kango Beach Buggy, "Shrek," is pictured parked at a garage in Kleinmond during a Wild Buggers road trip.
The big green guy taking a well-deserved break! Shrek, the green Kango beach buggy parked up at the Kleinmond garage.

Several Wild Buggers members are pictured sitting on a wall at a garage in Kleinmond, chatting during a road trip stop.
The best part of any road trip? A good chat with the crew! The Wild Buggers taking a break in Kleinmond.
A convoy of Wild Buggers' VW Air cooled vehicles driving on a road.
On the road again, driving behind this Kango beach buggy! The crew is back in their VW Bugs and ready for the next adventure.
Wild Buggers club members are seen walking into the Gordon's Bay Yacht Club after a road trip.
From the road to the yacht club! The crew headed in for a quick break and a cold one.
Members of the Wild Buggers club are inside the Gordon's Bay Yacht Club, ordering drinks at the bar after their road trip.
The finish line of a good drive! The crew finally getting some cool drinks after a long and dusty trip.
Several Wild Buggers club members are gathered inside the Gordon's Bay Yacht Club, standing and sitting and chatting.
Just chatting away! The crew taking a well-earned break inside the yacht club.
A Wild Buggers member looks out from a balcony at a yacht club at the many boats and yachts in the water below.
A quick look at some other classics. They might be beautiful, but can they do a gravel road? We don’t think so!
Sam poses for a fun photo while other Wild Buggers members and their Beach Buggy's are visible in the background.
Sam knows how to work the camera! Just another fun day with the Wild Buggers crew and our rides in the background.
Brent's VW Beach Buggy, "The Wasp," is parked as members of the Wild Buggers club walk past it to return to their own VW Air cooled vehicles.
Okay, time to go! The crew is headed back to our rides, with a quick nod to The Wasp on the way.
Brent, Kyle, and Jacques are pictured having a final chat in a parking area as other Wild Buggers members wait by their VW Air cooled vehicles.
There’s always time for one last chat! Brent, Kyle, and Jacques catching up before heading home after an awesome day.

Enjoyed the photos? Now get the full story! If you want to know what actually happened behind the scenes of these shots, read our official Highlands Surf & Turf Run Report. Get all the details on the route, the highlights, and the classic Beach Buggy vibes from the day.

Ready to join the convoy? Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Our Beach Buggy Club is always planning the next adventure. Check out the Next Event page for meetup times and destination details for our upcoming air-cooled VW run.

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