30 Years of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa
Since 1995, the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa has been the home for VW air cooled enthusiasts in the Western Cape. We aren’t just about the cars; we’re about the Beach Buggy lifestyle. Our 2026 camp at Die Hut in Moorreesburg was the perfect way to celebrate that spirit and showcase some of the best custom beach buggy builds in the country.
The Road to Misverstand Dam
Saturday morning saw the convoy loaded and ready to leave Die Hut. We quickly hit the gravel roads—the place where VW air cooled engines really feel at home. This is the heart of what makes Western Cape road trips so special. Our first major stop was the Misverstand Dam.
Did you know? The Misverstand Dam was built in 1977. It’s a vital water source for the West Coast and a massive spot for rowing and water sports. For the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa, the Misverstand Dam was the perfect place to park the buggies on the green grass at Club Elani and grab a few cold cocktails to beat the heat during our Western Cape road trips.
Walking the Historic 1782 Metal Bridge
From the Misverstand Dam, we headed to a piece of true history. We parked our VW classics in the shade and explored the historic 1782 metal bridge over the Berg River on foot. This bridge is a landmark in the Moorreesburg district—it’s a tight squeeze for modern cars, but driving our VW classics over it is a privilege that defines the Beach Buggy lifestyle. It’s a link to the past that still carries the weight of our Western Cape road trips today.
Shrek vs. The Mechanical Gremlins
It wouldn’t be a club run without a roadside fix for our custom beach buggy builds! My buggy, Shrek, decided to act up with a tophead issue. While the Ladybuggs relaxed at the padstal, the men got stuck in with the tools to save the VW air cooled motor. A blocked fuel filter couldn’t keep us down for long. That’s the Beach Buggy Club South Africa spirit—we fix it and we keep rolling!
Saturday Night Games: Mankinis and Magic
Back at Die Hut, the evening was all about the “Wild” in Wild Buggers and the fun of the Beach Buggy lifestyle. Our Saturday night games saw Mickey as a magical unicorn and Michelle as a BumbleBee. The legendary neon green mankini eventually found its way onto Shrek’s aerial, serving as our unofficial mascot for this leg of our Western Cape road trips.
The Braai and the “Small” Choppie
The Saturday night braai is the heart of any Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa camp. We had the private bar open and the trays full of meat, and the braai broodjies toasting. Ruan claimed he only wanted a “small choppie,” but he ended up with a T-bone that looked like it belonged on one of our custom beach buggy builds!
Sunday: “Dragonfly” and the A-Frame Convoy
Sunday morning brought a special moment for our VW classics family. Jacques and Coralie’s stunning yellow buggy finally got its name: Dragonfly. After a final group photoshoot for the owners of Die Hut, we packed up. Most of us A-frame our custom beach buggy builds back to Cape Town for these camps, making for one last massive convoy of VW classics on the N7.
See the mankini and the ‘Dragonfly’ sticker in action! Visit the Die Hut 2026 Photo Album here.
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