Franschhoek Run Photos | Wild Buggers VW Air Cooled Gallery

Mountain Passes and Classic Vibes: The Franschhoek VW Air-Cooled Photo Gallery

Relive the “colourful, fun, and unexpected” highlights of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run! This photo album captures the Wild Buggers’ epic cruise through Franschhoek, from our thunderous morning meet-up at Engen Winelands to a unique stop at Pigcasso’s Farm Sanctuary. See the VW family feeding dwarf goats, admiring world-famous “pig art,” and conquering gravel roads in our classic beach buggies and air-cooled VW rides. We wrapped it all up with a legendary braai at Meulwater Botanical Garden. Dive into the gallery to experience the pure lekker gees of this unforgettable old school VW adventure!

A convoy of Wild Buggers Beach Buggy and VW air cooled vehicles gathering at the Engen Winelands meet-up point.
The air was thick with lekker gees and the sound of rumbling VW air cooled engines this morning! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club rolling into the Engen Winelands start point for Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Nothing beats this sight of the VW Family gathering! We are ready for a day of cruising and fun.
Wild Buggers members chatting next to a distinctive Beach Buggy at the VW air cooled morning meet-up.
This is what it’s all about! The real heart of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is the chat, the laughs, and the planning before we hit the road. It’s pure lekker gees! Nothing beats seeing the VW Family connect over their shared passion for old school VW and VW air cooled vehicles. Ready for a jol!
Group of Wild Buggers members and their Beach Buggy and old school VW vehicles at the VW air cooled meeting point.
Engines rumbling and the VW Family is out in full force! What a sight at the Engen Winelands 1 Stop North. The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is officially ready for Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. We’ve got the old school VW classics, the laughter, and the lekker gees! Next stop: Franschhoek!
Wild Buggers members entering the sanctuary for Pigcasso, the unexpected Stop 1 for the VW air cooled club.
Swapping steering wheels for sanctuary visits! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club took a quick break from our old school VW cruise to meet some cool animals at Pigcasso’s place in Franschhoek. This was the “colourful, fun & unexpected” stop on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run! Good fun, good mission, and loads of lekker gees before we headed off for the braai.
Wild Buggers member Mickey affectionately petting a tame dwarf goat during the VW air cooled club’s visit to the sanctuary.
Talk about lekker gees! Mickey clearly fell head-over-heels for this beautiful, super-tame dwarf goat at our unexpected stop. Forget the horsepower of the Beach Buggy for a second—this little guy was the softest thing on the whole run! Just another part of the fun and unpredictable nature of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club. The VW Family has got a soft side too!
Wild Buggers member Yolande feeding a tame dwarf goat while other members watch at the VW air cooled event stop.
Yolande proving that the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is just as good at feeding goats as we are at driving old school VW vehicles! Fabian and Geraldine couldn’t resist filming this moment of pure lekker gees at the sanctuary. Who knew a drive in your VW air cooled machine would lead to making friends with the softest dwarf goat around? That’s the spontaneous fun of our VW Family!
Wild Buggers members feeding farm animals during the VW air cooled club’s Stop 1 on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run.
Fueling up the old school VW machines is one thing, but fueling up our new farm friends is even better! Our Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club members got stuck into feeding the animals, laughing, and getting some great footage for the VW Family archives. This was a proper jol! Proving once again that our passion for VW air cooled vehicles often leads to the most surprising and fun adventures.
Enthusiastic Wild Buggers members gathered to feed farm animals at the Franschhoek stop for the VW air cooled run.
Box loads of fun and friendship! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club members are proving that a Beach Buggy convoy can also be a kindness convoy. Everyone jumped in to feed the friendly residents at the sanctuary! Moments like these—full of laughter and lekker gees—are why we love the old school VW life. Don’t worry, the Baja Bug and other rides are safe and sound!
Abstract painting created by Pigcasso, seen during the Wild Buggers VW air cooled club's unexpected visit.
Forget the chrome on a Beach Buggy—this is real art! Check out the work of Pigcasso, the world-famous painter, that we saw at our unexpected Stop 1 in Franschhoek. Who knew a Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club run would include an art lesson? This truly made Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run an absolute jol! We love how our old school VW adventures always lead to something amazing.
World-famous painting by Pigcasso seen during the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club run in Franschhoek.
A work of art that definitely has that lekker gees! This is another stunning masterpiece by Pigcasso that the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club got to see up close at our stop in Franschhoek. Our VW air cooled machines might be loud, but this art speaks volumes! Just another unexpected, awesome moment on this fantastic budget friendly run.
Poster of Pigcasso with a painting, showcasing a Swatch watch featuring the artwork; seen by Wild Buggers Beach Buggy club.
Whoa! This is next level! Our “colourful, fun & unexpected” stop got even cooler when we saw this poster—Pigcasso’s art is on a Swatch watch! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club might cruise in old school VW rides, but our adventures lead us to global art and fashion! What a discovery on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. This just proves the VW Family knows how to find a proper jol!
Poster titled "Pigment with Purpose" detailing the mission of Pigcasso and Joanne Lefson, seen during the Wild Buggers VW air cooled run.
More than just a jol! Our “colourful, fun & unexpected” stop wasn’t just about pigs painting—it was about Pigment with Purpose! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club might love our old school VW engines, but we appreciate art that sparks a debate too. Learning about Pigcasso’s mission added a whole new layer of lekker gees to Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. The VW Family is always up for a good cause and a great adventure!
Poster quoting Charlotte's Web alongside a photo of Pigcasso and Joanne Lefson, reinforcing the Wild Buggers unique stop.
“You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘And that in itself is a tremendous thing.'” What a brilliant message to find on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club isn’t just about old school VW engines; it’s about friendship, camaraderie, and that awesome lekker gees! This poster at the sanctuary summed up the whole vibe of our VW Family. What a great, unexpected stop on our VW air cooled adventure!
Owner of the sanctuary bottle-feeding a baby lamb, witnessed by Wild Buggers members during the VW air cooled event.
This is the genuine heart behind the mission! The sanctuary owner bottle-feeding this tiny lamb was a beautiful moment on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. It just reinforced the good vibes and lekker gees of our entire stop. The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club might love the sound of a roaring old school VW engine, but we definitely appreciate this kind of quiet, genuine care, too! What a perfect, unique stop for the VW Family!
Sanctuary owner showing a baby calf to Wild Buggers member Mickey, who is patting the animal during the VW air cooled event.
It wasn’t just a Beach Buggy cruise—it was a full-on farm experience! The sanctuary owner showed us this gorgeous baby calf, and Mickey just couldn’t resist a pat. This spontaneous joy and lekker gees is what the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is all about! What an amazing, unique stop on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. The VW Family is soaking up every bit of fun!
A peacock showing its full tail feathers to Wild Buggers member Ayesha at the VW air cooled club's Franschhoek stop.
Talk about a grand farewell! This beautiful peacock gave Ayesha a show, putting its own colourful display up against our fleet of Beach Buggies and old school VW rides. What an absolutely amazing end to our unexpected stop on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. The VW Family truly saw everything on this budget friendly run! Time to get that lekker gees back on the road!
Wild Buggers members chatting at a picnic table with a sheep roaming beneath, during the VW air cooled run's chill session.
Just a typical Sunday braai with the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club! We promised a jol, but we didn’t mention the four-legged table service! This brave sheep decided to join the VW Family for some chat and lekker gees. This is what happens when you roll up in your old school VW to a beautiful garden—pure, spontaneous fun! Time for more chilling and more laughs on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run.
Dwarf goat jumped onto a table near Wild Buggers members at the VW air cooled club's unexpected Pigcasso stop.
We told you the animals were friendly! This cheeky dwarf goat decided the only way to say hello to Ayesha was by jumping right onto the table! Pure, unscripted lekker gees at the Pigcasso sanctuary. You never know what’s going to happen when the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club rolls up in their old school VW rides. What an amazing, memorable, and unique stop on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run!
Rusty pig-shaped sign for "Welcome to Farm Sanctuary SA," the first stop on the Wild Buggers VW air cooled run.
This is where the magic (and the unexpected art!) happened! The sign at Farm Sanctuary SA welcomed the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club for our “colourful, fun & unexpected” stop on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. We believe in driving our old school VW rides and inspiring a little lekker gees wherever we go! What a truly memorable and unique stop for the whole VW Family.
Wild Buggers members chatting and preparing their Beach Buggy and old school VW vehicles for the next leg of the run.
Fueling up on laughs and good company! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is back in the parking lot and prepping the convoy of old school VW and Beach Buggy rides for the drive to Meulwater Botanical Garden. After all that fun at the sanctuary, we’ve worked up a serious appetite. The lekker gees is high, and the engines are humming! Next stop: braai!
Wild Buggers Beach Buggy convoy cruising on the road, showcasing the VW air cooled vehicles en route to the final stop.
Back on the tar and chasing that lekker gees all the way to the braai! Nothing beats the sight and sound of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club convoy cruising the open road. These old school VW machines were built for days like this. The last leg of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run is looking awesome. Next stop: Meulwater Botanical Garden!
Wild Buggers member Ayesha standing on a Jeep during a brief stop, on the way to the final destination of the VW air cooled run.
Even a quick stop for supplies at a random shopping center turns into a photo shoot when the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is involved! Ayesha checking the route from the high ground. Nothing can stop this old school VW convoy from getting to the braai and enjoying the lekker gees! We’re nearly there, VW Family!
Convoy of Wild Buggers Beach Buggy vehicles, including yellow 1600 VW air cooled models, driving up the gravel road to Meulwater Botanical Garden.
Kickin’ up dust and heading for the braai! This is the mighty Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club convoy conquering the gravel road on the final leg of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Nothing stops these VW air cooled legends. Those old school VW motors sound amazing echoing off the mountain. The whole VW Family is nearly ready to chill and enjoy that lekker gees!
Convoy of Wild Buggers Beach Buggy vehicles, including yellow 1600 VW air cooled models, driving up the gravel road to Meulwater.
This is the sound of happiness! Following Wiehann in his yellow 1600 VW air cooled Beamish Beach Buggy, Bugg, right behind Anthony & Michelle in The BumbleBee, their awesome yellow 1600 Salamander beach buggy. The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club convoy is hitting the gravel for the final leg of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Next stop: braai and pure lekker gees at Meulwater Botanical Garden!
Rhoodie and Yolande’s blue Kango Beach Buggy (a unique VW air cooled machine) parked at Meulwater for the Wild Buggers run.
She made it! The ride that inspired the day—Rhoodie & Yolande’s awesome blue Kango Beach Buggy (complete with that unique 1600 VW Golf motor)—is parked up for a well-deserved rest at the tranquil Meulwater Botanical Garden. The air is clean, the views are stunning, and the VW Family is ready for a massive braai! This is what the old school VW life is all about: the drive, the chill, and the lekker gees!
Yellow 1600 VW air cooled Beamish Beach Buggy, owned by Jacques & Coralie, parked at Meulwater Botanical Garden with mountains in the background.
Talk about a perfect backdrop! Jacques & Coralie’s awesome yellow 1600 VW air cooled Beamish Beach Buggy looking like a champion after crushing Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. The majestic mountains at Meulwater Botanical Garden prove this is the best place for a chill session and a braai! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club knows how to find the spots with the best views and the most lekker gees!
Green Kango, black Beamish, and yellow Beamish Beach Buggy (all VW air cooled or customized) with mountains, parked at Meulwater for Wild Buggers event.
What a lineup! Anton & Mickey’s green Kango Beach Buggy (Shrek—with that mighty 1400 Nissan motor!), Clive & Linda’s sleek black 1600 VW air cooled Beamish Beach Buggy (The Highway Surfer), and Wiehann’s iconic yellow 1600 VW air cooled Beamish Beach Buggy (Bugg). All parked up with those majestic mountains at Meulwater Botanical Garden as the ultimate backdrop. The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club knows how to end Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run in style! The VW Family is officially on braai and chill time. Lekker gees!
Yellow 1600 VW air cooled Kango Beach Buggy and a white Jeep parked among trees at the Wild Buggers braai area.
Finding the perfect spot for the braai! Fabian & Geraldine’s awesome yellow 1600 VW air cooled Kango Beach Buggy and Faizal & Ayesha’s trusty white Jeep (with that Toyota motor) nestled perfectly between the trees. This is what lekker gees looks like on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club knows how to pick a braai spot! Time for some proper food and chill with the VW Family!
Anthony & Michelle's yellow 1600 VW air cooled Salamander Beach Buggy, "The BumbleBee," parked between trees at the Wild Buggers braai spot.
Look who’s found the prime parking spot! Anthony & Michelle Jenkins’ iconic yellow 1600 VW air cooled Salamander beach buggy, The BumbleBee, nestled perfectly amongst the trees at Meulwater Botanical Garden. This beauty earned its rest after an awesome Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Now, it’s time for some serious braai and lekker gees with the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club! The VW Family is ready to chill.
Yellow 1600 VW air cooled Kango Beach Buggy and a white Jeep parked under the trees at the Wild Buggers braai site.
Post-drive perfection! Fabian & Geraldine’s trusty yellow VW air cooled Kango Beach Buggy and Faizal & Ayesha’s reliable white Jeep have earned their spot under the Meulwater trees. They brought the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club to the ultimate braai and chill zone. Nothing left to do but crank up the lekker gees and start cooking! It’s been an absolute jol on Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run!
Wild Buggers members sitting in a circle around a braai fire on camping chairs, chatting and relaxing after the VW air cooled run.
This is what it’s all about! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club in our happy place, chilling in a big circle around the braai fire at Meulwater Botanical Garden. Laughter, stories, and pure lekker gees filling the air after an amazing Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. This VW Family knows how to end a perfect day of old school VW adventures!
Wild Buggers members enjoying the warmth of the fire on their camping chairs at the braai area after the VW air cooled run.
Trading the rumble of our old school VW engines for the crackle of the fire! This is the ultimate relaxation after a fantastic Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Nothing beats sitting around, swapping stories, and enjoying the lekker gees with the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club! The VW Family knows how to end a budget friendly run on a high note.
Wild Buggers members relaxing on camping chairs and tables, chatting after the VW air cooled drive to Meulwater Botanical Garden.
The hard work is done! Tents, tables, and chairs are out, and the VW Family is officially in chill mode. Just relaxing, swapping stories from the Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run, and soaking up the lekker gees at Meulwater Botanical Garden. Moments like these, after a great cruise in our old school VW rides, are what the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is all about!
Wild Buggers members Fabian, Geraldine, Faizal, and Geno chatting and braaing under a large tree at Meulwater Botanical Garden after the VW air cooled run.
This is the good life! Fabian, Geraldine, Faizal, and Geno on duty at the braai under the shade of this magnificent tree at Meulwater Botanical Garden. After an epic Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run in our old school VW and Beach Buggy rides, nothing beats this! Pure lekker gees and delicious food with the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club. The VW Family is eating well tonight!
Two roasting grids full of braai meat cooking over the fire at Meulwater, the final stop of the Wild Buggers run.
Two roosters of glorious braai meat! This is the sight that rewards every Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club member after a great drive. The final jol of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run is officially underway at Meulwater Botanical Garden. Now we trade the roar of our old school VW motors for the satisfying sizzle of the fire. Pure, unadulterated lekker gees! Come and get it, VW Family!
Wild Buggers members happily chatting at Meulwater Botanical Garden with their Beach Buggy and VW air cooled vehicles parked in the background.
This is what success looks like! All the driving is done, the braai is sizzling, and the VW Family is happily chatting, with our mighty Beach Buggy and old school VW convoy lined up in the background. The lekker gees is off the charts at Meulwater Botanical Garden! Thanks, Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run, for the perfect day! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club is officially in heaven.
Wild Buggers members Faizal & Ayesha placing meat on the braai rooster with their Jeep visible in the background at Meulwater.
Putting the braai into action! Faizal and Ayesha loading up the rooster with meat—a vital step in any great Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club gathering. With their trusty Jeep nearby, the VW Family is now officially seconds away from a massive feast! The ultimate goal of Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run is finally here. That lekker gees is about to turn into delicious smells!
Wild Buggers members resting and sleeping in camping chairs/on the ground at Meulwater Botanical Garden after a long VW air cooled run.
Mission accomplished and batteries drained! Some members of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club just couldn’t fight the urge to catch some Zs after the big drive, the fun at Pigcasso, and the massive braai. This is what maximum lekker gees looks like! The old school VW rides are resting, and so are we. Getting ready for the drive home!
Wild Buggers Beach Buggy convoy, including VW air cooled vehicles, driving on the road homeward bound after the event.
All good things must come to an end! Following Faizal homeward bound after an absolutely legendary Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. The braai was epic, the laughs were loud, and the lekker gees is still running high. Now it’s just the sound of our old school VW engines carrying the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club crew back home. Thanks for the memories, VW Family!
Last shot of Wild Buggers members Faizal and Ayesha in their Jeep, driving homeward bound after the VW air cooled event.
One last photo before the final turn-off! Got to grab this shot of Faizal and Ayesha heading home after an epic Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run. Our old school VW and Beach Buggy convoy is breaking up, but the lekker gees stays with us until the next event! It was a massive jol with the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club. Cheers to the VW Family!

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