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SAFARI
Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, certainly
one of the most successful golf estates in
South Africa, says that its diverse offering
of entertainment is one of the important
reasons for its sustained success over
the years. “Bush walks and drives,
spa treatments, golf on a world-class
layout, interactions with animals, fishing,
archery, clay target shooting, tennis and
horseback and quad safaris are just some
of the of the entertainment opportunities
available for all members of the family,”
says Zebula’s Carla Groenewald.
She adds that Zebula’s quad safaris
have become one of the most popular
activities at the resort and for this reason
they recently bolstered their fleet with
eight new Linhai Rustler 260 XL 2X4
Quad Bikes, which are distributed in
South Africa by Smith Power Equipment.
“This quad is the perfect entry level
machine. Its light weight and automatic
transmission makes it easy to use, great
to ride and is perfect for our visitors who
aren’t necessarily experienced quad
riders,” says Groenewald.
In fact, it is for these very reasons the
Linhai Rustler 260 XL 2X4 has become
one of South Africa’s most popular quads
says Linhai’s Mark Chittenden.
Located on 1100 hectares of pristine
bushveld in the shadow of the Waterberg
mountains, Zebula commands a
most spectacular setting. Undulating,
indigenous tree-covered hills and wideopen
grasslands are punctuated with
frequent dams and waterholes – a diverse
landscape that supports a wide variety of
game, birds and small wildlife. “Quadding
is a perfect way to enjoy this magnificent
outdoor facility and it is of course very
important for Zebula to choose bikes
that are not only easy to use but are also
efficient, reliable and are supported by
excellent service. These Linhai bikes fit
the bill in every way,” says Groenewald.
Linhai, a manufacturing powerhouse
with expertise and experience dating
back to 1956,
is a leader in the manufacture of
affordable, high quality motorsport
products. “The quality of Linhai
engines has become world
renowned,” says Chittenden.
“Many competing manufacturers
have approached Linhai to use
their engines but, contrary to many
manufacturers, Linhai refuses to
sell engines as they understand
that it could dilute the Linhai
brand. The engine is the heart of
any ATV, and to build a credible
brand, you must have a credible engine.”
The Linhai Rustler 260 XL 2X4 has a
257 cc, 4 stroke, single cylinder SOHC,
liquid-cooled engine,
electric starter, high/low range
transmission with reverse gear and a dry
weight of only 280kg.
Chittenden says that more and
more resort-type operations, which
own multiple machines, are realising
the benefit of the Linhai brand, which
is extremely cost-effective without
compromising on quality. “Zebula is a
good example. It is a highly professional
operation, which doesn’t make capital
investments without proper investigation
and Linhai is their choice for long term
return on investment,” he concludes.
Linhai SA: Tel: (011) 284.2000
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