In this issue

West Coast- 12 things the back roads will teach you. Mozambique- Drive an epic 10-day route from the Kruger to the coast. Mapungubwe- Discover a land of baobabs and kings. Ceres- Have fun in fruit country: Here’s your guide!

Walk Far In Namaqualand

When Elize Kruger and Ina Vosloo – both from Hondeklip Bay – hiked the Tankwa Camino in May last year, a dream was born: To create a similar trail west of the N7 in Namaqualand.

1 min

Faansie Peacock

With a name like that, he was destined to become a bird expert! Faansie lives in Langebaan and has started writing a monthly birdwatching column for us (see page 142).

4 mins

When Nothing Is Everything

Scratching out a living on the edge of the Kalahari is not for everyone, but as Shirley Marais remembers, her grandparents’ farm was a place of miracle and wonder. 

5 mins

12 Things The West Coast Taught Us

Sophia van Taak and Toast Coetzer travelled 3 840 km along the back roads of the West Coast to film the latest series of Weg Agterpaaie. Along the way they also turned inland to explore the Cederberg, the Knersvlakte, Namaqualand, the Richtersveld and Bushmanland. Here’s what they learnt.

8 mins

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South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.