Join us for a camping adventure of a lifetime in scenic Botswana. A professional tour operator will be taking us on an adventure to his favourite sights and places - and it promises to be a goodie. Also in this issue we visit four delightful resorts and go camping in neighbouring Namibia. We also review the latest Jurgens Penta, discuss balancing your caravan for better towing stability and advise on how to keep your tent clean.

Tired of the COVID lock down at home? Come along with us in our latest June/July edition of Caravan and Outdoor Life magazine and start planning your own great escape from our exciting ‘Destinations of the Month’! We’ve also got helpful advice from the experts and useful tricks of the trade – PLUS much more! If you love caravanning and camping as much as we do, you won’t want to miss this edition!

Read about the latest and greatest new caravans, motorhomes and off-road trailers in this issue, you can also do a 360-degree virtual walk-thru with your virtual reality glasses or any smart device in the comfort of your own home. Get the free link in this issue.

The freedom to camp in Southern Africa’s many wonderful resorts, each offering their own unique appeal, from active mountain biking and hiking to passive bird watching and game viewing, can be found here. Each issue features a Destination of the Month and up to four Resorts of the Month, new caravans, off-road trailers and motorhomes. There are tasty campfire gourmet recipe pages, advice pages, latest travel news and views from readers. If you are looking for a bargain, consult the Classifieds pages. Campers and caravanners will find this and more in this issue. This publication celebrates 60 years serving the greater outdoor community.

Destination of the month
-West Coast part 2

Resorts of the month
-ZWAKALALA RIVER RESORT
This favourite is near Haenertsburg, Limpopo. It’s on a working farm in a small tranquil dell overlooking the Broederstroom River.
-DIAMANTÉ RESORT
A place that every child should experience, and they can feed animals including nyalas.

Destination of the month West Coast’s Lambert’s Bay Enjoy holiday hospitality like no other and experience one of National Geographic’s  ‘Top 10 Sea Views to Dine For’.

Skipper Oyster LTX Max gets additional features

BASS LAKE LODGE
Hook, line, and sinker. Bass Lake Lodge is an extremely popular resort, for many reasons: family and fishing are two, best ablutions three, no music four…


Jurgens Campworld launch their long awaited new Penta.
Stealth Caravans take the off-road caravan market head on, with their new XGR. Abba Campers introduce their new Renault Trafic van conversion. 
Destination of the month: Bivane Dam. If there is one place, one resort, that you need to put on your bucket list it is Bivane Dam. See page 18 for reasons why.

The Destination Wonder is gorgeous – and as a bonus it can do gravel roads! We take it on a 1 000km trip and turn heads, Motorhome World’s FunX: Rent or buy a motorhome for two and go sightseeing. It’s compact and easy to drive, and offers just about everything you would want in a motorhome...

Gourmet campfire cooking Discover the Remoska electric
baking dish, Caravan Clinic Technical questions and advice, Resorts of the month Corian’s Caravan Resort, KZN, Resorts of the month De Voetpadkloof Holiday Resort, MP...

All In Caravanning, China
Motorhome-World have exported their first Discoverer
Xtreme models to China. Managing Director Dennis
Bouwers heads to the All In Caravanning show in
Beijing, where his motorhomes were launched, and
takes a look at what the industry in China looks like...

SOUTHERN NAMIBIA DESERT SAFARI: A three-week-long Namibian Desert Safari visiting world-renowned
attractions such as Ai-Ais, Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, the Fish River Canyon, the ghost town of Kolmanskop, the mysterious German castle of Duwisib, Sossusvlei, the Trans Kalahari Route and
more... Join Richard van Ryneveld on his epic 12 000 km journey, driving a brand new Mitsubishi Triton and towing a Conqueror Comfort. On this first leg of the journey, Richard heads from Johannesburg to stop over at Lake Grappa just outside Kakamas, then visits Norotshama River Resort on the banks of the mighty Orange River, before heading deeper into Nam, all the way to Kolmanskop...

RIEBEEK VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE
Stuart Reichardt goes camping at Fish Eagle River
Lodge, and using the resort as his base, explores
the Riebeek Valley. Wine, olives, art, music and even
ghost stories… this is what you can expect in the area
surrounding two of the oldest towns in South Africa, CAMPING IN THE LUXURIOUS GRAY
We’ve seen quite a bit of the super-luxury caravan
from Custom Campers in the factory and at trade
shows, but now for the first time we get to experience
it! Richard van Ryneveld goes caravanning in the Gray,
and shares what it’s like to travel with this dream
home-away-from-home!...

NAYELA OKAPI - The new Okapi is manufactured by Nayela in the Free State town of Bethlehem. Caravan & Outdoor Life met up with founder Bennie Cilliers and his family while they were circumnavigating Southern Africa on a “final proving” trip before going into full production.

GREYTON'S FAB FOUR CAMPSITES - Richard van Ryneveld has been traversing South Africa (and our neighbouring countries) for years. This month he sticks closer to home, and discovers and rediscovers four great campsites close to his home town of Greyton. Come camp along with him at Eco Camp, Champagne by the River, Oewerzicht and Vatikaki...

EWIKS CELEBRATES 10TH BIRTHDAY - Founded just over a decade ago as the result of a bet, Ewiks caravan movers are a proudly South African brand, going from strength to strength.

Motorhome-World Discoverer 4 version 4.

Crown Caravans Trax, Venture & Trail..

CAPE TOWN TO FREE STATE - Editor Francois Huysamen, his wife and two dogs head out on a 3 000 km trip to go visit family for the holidays. Join them on the journey as they camp at Prince Albert, Nieu-Bethesda and Bethulie.

BOWLED OVER - Once a year, Antoinette Schoeman and her husband pitch their caravan at ATKV Eiland Spa in Limpopo. Read why she says that caravanning and lawn bowls go together like bees and honey!.

KHORIXAS TO KATIMA MULILO: Robert and Anna-Marie Vaughan continue their mission to fish in the five rivers that border Namibia. In this second part of their travels, the couple heads to Etosha, Khorixas, Epupa, Ruanca, Kongola and more, THREE ADVENTURES IN NEW TRAILER: Andy Weddell takes his newly-built Wildebeest Kalfie off-road trailer to Okavango Delta, Addo Elephant Park and the Kgalagadi, OKTO REVEALS THEIR 'CABANA' Just months after revealing their first caravan, the Villa, Okto has given us a sneak preview of their next unit: A smaller version called 'Cabana'...

ADVENTURE TO THE MAX: Richard van Ryneveld gets behind the wheel of a brand new Isuzu D-MAX LX 4x4, hitches up a Rhino Bushy Ranger, and sets off from Mpumalanga to travel the long way down to Cape Town, CARAVAN CRIME CONCERN: After multiple off-road caravans were stolen over a single weekend, authorities suspect there might be an
order on the black market for these types of vehicles, 3 900 KM WITH NO RESERVATIONS: Join the Wolfaardts as they leave their home in Aliwal-
North with only a vague idea of which direction in
which they want to go, and no reservations...

OUR RAMBLER'S FIRST TRIP: After nine years caravanning with a Sherpa Tiny, Laurence and Jenny Burges upgraded to a Rambler. They share their maiden voyage in their bigger caravan with us as they travel to Ndumo Game Reserve, RIEMVASMAAK MISSION: The Hot Springs at Riemvasmaak in the Northern Cape has been on Richard van Ryneveld's bucket list for years. Finally he got a chance to visit the remote little campsite... as well as travel further west, all the way to Hondeklip Bay, PET-FRIENDLY CAMPING IN NAMAQUA: If you are planning to drive way more than 1000 kilometres, and to visit two caravan parks in one weekend, there’s no better way to do it than in a motorhome. And, if it’s a new Discoverer 4 from Motorhome-World, you’re in for a real treat...

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT JURGENS? - The market and media have been abuzz with rumours about what is happening at South Africa’s biggest caravan manufacturer. Caravan & Outdoor Life sat down with Paul Kyriacou, the owner of Jurgens Ci.

BOTSWANA’S FALLEN GIANT - Richard van Rynveld hitches up a Mobi Lodge behind a new Mitsubishi Triton Athlete Special Edition and heads to Maun, Moremi and Makgadikgadi to visit Chapman’s Baobab – the famous big tree that toppled over a few years ago...

LONG-TERM LESSONS - Ken & AnnaMarie Juckes spent three years on the road in their new Exclusive caravan. If you are considering the “gypsy” life, take some tips from the Juckes’ travels.

CAMPING CHECKLIST - Our basic list of what to pack for your outdoor adventure..

AIR OPUS SAFARI 4-SLEEPER - What makes the Opus so different from other trailer tents? For one thing, the entire tent and annex is INFLATABLE. Just open the two-door trailer lid, connect the air compressor, and within minutes your two-bedroom tent, dinette and front tent is set up.

IKAMPER SKYKAMP 4X - A rooftop tent that can sleep up to four people and sets up in less than a minute – the SkyCamp 4X is now available in South Africa...

OKTO LAUNCHES THEIR 'VILLA' - South Africa’s newest caravan manufacturer, Okto Caravans, have revealed their first prototype. Caravan & Outdoor Life attended the official launch of the Villa model at Loftus Caravan City in Randburg, Gauteng.

NISSAN NAVARA 2.3D LE 2WD AT - When Nissan launched the Navara about a decade ago, we liked it so much that we voted it as our Bakkie of the Year. It had style, was well put together and a pleasure to drive. Our towing expert Godfrey Castle takes a look at the latest model Navara...

NAMAQUALAND FLOWER HUNTING - Planning to go flower viewing in Namaqualand this year? Then start planning now! For some inspiration, read about Margaret & David Wynne’s adventure last year, when the flowers were a bit scarce, but fun was in abundance.

ECHO 4X4 KAVANGO - Get ready to get comfortable in the bush. The Kavango off-road caravan from Echo 4x4 is designed for those who wish to explore the outdoors without sacrificing any of the luxuries at home...

MOTORHOME CLASSIFICATION - What’s the difference between an ‘integral’ and ‘semi-integral’ motorhome? And where does a ‘campervan’ fit in? Find out here.

WILD CAMPING IN SCOTLAND - A motorhome holiday is very popular in Europe, the UK and America. Publisher Godfrey Castle heads to Scotland to experience this lifestyle...

SWARTBERG MOUNTAINS - With the Groot Karoo to the north and the Klein Karoo to the south, the Swartberg Mountains stretch between the Eastern and Western Cape. Richard van Ryneveld tackles one of the most spectacular passes in South Africa, and on the way spends time at unique Karoo camping spots.

PROTEA SAFARI - Join Caravan & Outdoor Life and Protea Safari Tours on trips to Chobe, Moremi and Namaqualand..

HEADING EAST - Nothing beats a road trip in a Volkswagen Kombi... or in this case, a Caravelle! Stuart Reichardt packs his tent and pitches up in Plettenberg Bay, Port Elizabeth and East London.

CEDERBERG SERENITY - In the heart of the Cederberg, in a valley nestled between the Wilderness Area, Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve and Mountain Catchment Area, journalist Richard van Ryneveld sets up camp in three resorts. Exploring the area in a new Land Rover Discovery towing a Bush Lapa Military Edition, he visits Sanddrif, Driehoek and Kromrivier..

MAKGADIKGADI PANS NATIONAL PARK - Richard van Ryneveld is in Botswana. From the Third Bridge camp he heads to Khumaga on the banks of the Boteti River – one of the few campsites in the national park.

VIC' BAY IN A NEW GYPSEY LITE - With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Mossel Bay is one of South Africa's most-loved beach holiday destinations. But even if you strike it unlucky and it rains – as was the case on our trip – it's still a great spot to camp. Stuart Reichardt explores the "Do Stuff" town of Mossel Bay, Victoria Bay and Glentana...

ADVENTURES ON THE GARDEN ROUTE - Sometimes we like to relax at our campsite, other times we want to get active! Editor Francois Huysamen is in the Garden Route National Park to visit three campsites, and tackle a hiking trail and kayak adventure at each.

MOREMI NATIONAL PARK – PART 1 - If you love wildlife and supreme African skies, then Moremi National Park in northern Botswana is a destination for your bucket list. Join Richard van Ryneveld and Protea Safari Tours as they explore the game-rich floodplains in the Okavango Delta..

ON THE ROAD WITH MAN’S BEST FRIEND.

AC MOTORHOMES – LAND CRUISER 200.

DESTINATION CARAVANS REVEAL FIRST MODEL: DREAM - There's a new caravan manufacturer in the South African market: Destination Caravans. Their first model, called Dream, is a 9-metrelong unit built for superior luxury..

AUSSIES IN AFRICA – PART 2 - Uwe Brockmann & Meg Stuart continue their travels in an Earthcruiser EXP... this time visiting Botswana.

LAND ROVER ALL-NEW DISCOVERY.

DABERAS GUEST FARM, NC...

June - July 2020

April - May 2020

March 2020

February 2020

January 2020

December 2019

November 2019

October 2019

September 2019

August 2019

July 2019

June 2019

May 2019

April 2019

March 2019

February 2019

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.

Download your favorite titles and read them offline, anytime and anywhere

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines and newspapers from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from {{magCount}} best-selling international titles.

Name

Please fill out this form if you need any help regarding publishing your content on Magzter

Since we launched, Magzter has been committed to partnering with global organizations to provide the greatest possible newsstand technology & service to our customers. Whether you are looking to offer magazine subscriptions to your customer database or just want to learn more, Magzter is committed to helping your business grow. To find out more, please fill out the questionnaire below:

Caravan & Outdoor Life - March 2020

Get Caravan & Outdoor Life along with 5,000+ other magazines & newspapers

Get Caravan & Outdoor Life

Magazine Description

In this issue