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The wilder shore
The final leg of a 30-day trek across East Africa sees lan Tyrer and the Africa - Wild & Untamed crew explore both shores of Lake Malawi. Get ready for an overloaded ferry, a croc attack and being surrounded by elephants...
A river runs through it
Sabie is onthe Drakensberg escaromentialongMpumalanga’s famous Panorama Route. Want a weekend away surrounded by forests and waterfalls? Here's wnat you need to know.
TAKE A HIKE
Harkerville's mini Otter
Sweet & juicy!
This issue's recipes all include lush seasonal fruit like nectarines, plums and apricots. Enjoy!
Big mountain magic
On a clear day, as you approach the Cathedral Peak Hotel, it happens involuntarily: You start to grin. You'll be standing up there soon, gazing over this valley, and the scuttling of ground-level life will seem irrelevant. Join us on a five-day adventure into the heart of the high Drakensberg
Your next weekend away
A self-catering house in the Tankwa, a campsite next to the Orange River, a guest farm near the Drakensberg... Toast Coetzer travelled a lot last year: Here are six of his favourite places to stay if you're planning a road trip or weekend escape.
A life through binoculars
If the name Hugh Chittenden sounds familiar, it's probably because you see it every time you use your Roberts Bird Guide he's one of the co-authors. He lives in Mtunzini on the KZN coast and birding is as much part of his day as a cup of coffee.
Wanderlust in the park
All great cities have great parks, writes Dara Kell: spaces where you can exhale and slough off the stress and grime of urban life.
The Kalahari remembers
The Kalahari is a place of magic and heartache, where drought is an ever-present threat. Drive a loop from Upington to the Kuruman River and discover soulful landscapes, brilliant skies and resilient people who never give up.
Take a Hike
Hug a baobab in the Bushveld
Riffing through the Rift Valley
Do you dream of seeing Africa's wildest places but you always feel that you don't have enough time? lan Tyrer and his friends packed a lot into a 30-day adventure: The first week took them through Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda. Geladas! Shoebills! Mountain gorillas! Strap in and let's go...
Stay and play in St Francis Bay!
There's a lot happening in the twin towns of St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis in the Eastern Cape. Come cruise the canals, walk on the coast and meet the friendly people who make this one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country
Local legends
Industrious South Africans are making some of the best travel and outdoor gear in the world, perfect for our conditions. And every entrepreneur you support creates jobs for other people. Here are some of our favourite pieces of kit
Stay cosy in the Koue Bokkeveld
Middelberg Pass is the highlight of the R303 between Ceres and Citrusdal a lesser-travelled back road with some great guest farms and* campsites. Here's what you need to know to plan your next long weekend.
Chasing sunsets from Kubu to Kasane
Where in the world can you glide past an elephant on a mokoro, see them as specks from the air, and watch them walk past from your camping chair? Pack your bags and join us on a wild loop through northern Botswana
Home is where the heart is
Every town and city in South Africa offers something special. We asked seven writers why they love the places they've chosen to call home
I'll take an Uber, thanks
Learning how to drive a car can be a nerve-wracking experience. Abigail George recalls how she got thrown in at the deep end in the mean streets of Gqeberha
Rob and his real-life fantasy
You won't find anyone who gets as excited about ancient fish as Dr Rob Gess does. He's South Africa's foremost researcher on creatures that lived in the Eastern Cape around 360 million years ago
The white wilderness
Along the coastline of Antarctica, Toast Coetzer saw icebergs and orcas – but first he had to brave stormy seas…
WITH MY OWN EYES
Willem Kruger from Bloemfontein is used to seeing leopards in the Kruger Park, but this particular interaction was special
BIRDS
BIRDING THROUGH THE YEARS
TAKE A HIΚΕ
Gabriel's Loop, Baviaanskloof
STAY HERE
ZINGELA SAFARI AND RIVER COMPANY,WEENEN
The grandest of Jeeps
In a world of specialist niches, is there still room for a versatile car, a jack-of-all-trades, that can do everything equally well? If you’re nodding your head, the new Jeep Grand Cherokeemight be for you
On track
What’s it like to track armed poachers through the bush in the middle of the night? We spoke to Anke Kruger de Rosner of K9 Conservation in Hoedspruit about the important work she and her dogs are doing
Oribi to the Amphitheatre
From deep ravines and roaring rivers to green mountains with misty peaks – you’ll see the most scenic parts of KZN on this 440km route from the Oribi Gorge to the Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg. Drive it in two days or stretch it to four or five if you want to take it slow
Give Goegap a go
You’ve either never heard of Goegap Nature Reserve, or you know exactly where it is and you hope others will never find out about this accessible spot where it feels like you’re the only person in Namaqualand!
Holidays on the road(side)
Car troubles are as much a part of travelling as Ultra Cities, Wimpy coffee and fighting over who chooses the music
Namaqualand's secret canyon
It’s flower season in Namaqualand, but instead of heading into the wide-open wilderness, come disappear into the Schaap River Canyon. Don’t worry, you’ll still see plenty of flowers!
The penguin kingdom
The name \"South Georgia Island\" means nothing until you see it for yourself - then you'll never forget it. It's home to penguins and seals and it was the second stop on Toast Coetzer's journey to Antarctica.