In this issue

A LITTLE BIT OF BAVIAANSKLOOF - We pick up a brand new Navi motorhome from Travelstar, and head to the eastern part of the Baviaanskloof to get into nature away from the crowds.

THREE COUNTRIES IN THREE WEEKS - Johan Wessels and his wife Angela hitch up their modified off-road trailer, and set off from Cape Town for a trip through Namibia and Botswana...

A Kloof Over Our Heads

I had been stuck behind my desk for too long. The workload of the first quarter of the year had nailed me to my chair. And, with the added frenzy of expos and shows all over the country, I was in serious need of some nature time.

10+ mins

A Piece of Paradise

I see a lot of caravan parks and campsites. But, every now and again, a place comes along that’s so magical you want to keep it greedily all to yourself. One of these is Coral Tree Camp, high up on its own little ‘shelf’ on the forested mountainside in Magoebaskloof in the Limpopo province.

3 mins

Solitude In The Klein Karoo

There is a place in the Klein Karoo, a place of solitude and peace, where mountain zebra roam. A place very close to South Africa’s port capital, Calitzdorp, and yet so quiet at night that you’d never guess a town lies within 30km of its boundary. It’s called Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, a real gem in the Cape Nature stable.

3 mins

Still On The Right Track

It is nice to see a resort like Richards Bay Caravan Park, which is already a popular seaside holiday destination, continue to upgrade.

2 mins

Building A Teardrop Caravan

At the end of Part 1 of this project, the teardrop caravan shell was basically ready, and would soon get an outer skin of 6mm ply over the polystyrene. But before that, we moved to the inside.

3 mins

Off-Road Jurgens Exclusive

After purchasing the caravan and looking at the overall dimensions, it was clear that the road to off-roading would be long – but I like a challenge .

3 mins

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Caravan & Outdoor Life Magazine Description:

Caravan & Outdoor Life, South Africa's premier camping and outdoor leisure magazine, has its finger on the pulse of the outdoor leisure industry. As well as authoritative reviews of tents, caravans, tow vehicles and motorhomes, the mag publishes a range of technical articles covering every aspect of towing, caravaning and camping, and a comprehensive list of vehicle, caravan, trailer and motorhome specs. But it's not just about the hardware. Caravan & Outdoor Life also offers readers delicious campfire recipes and comprehensive articles about destinations and outdoor activities, as well as interesting and thought-provoking stories about selected places, people or events.