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Keep it simple
These meals are big on flavour, but light on dishes!
7 min |
August/September 2025
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Under the mighty Berg
Hiking, cycling, horse riding, paddling and hearty food to replenish you after a day of playing in the mountains Underberg has it all!
5 min |
August/September 2025
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On a natural high
Who needs mind-altering substances when you're backpacking through Bolivia, where you've got stunning landscapes and weird customs - and a shortage of oxygen?
5 min |
August/September 2025
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Where the flowers are a bonus
You can't tell nature what to do, especially in Namaqualand. The flowers don't bloom according to a calendar on Microsoft Outlook. Rather slow down, drive a back road and appreciate the landscape and its people – even if the daisies are hiding.
9 min |
August/September 2025
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Polishing the Duster
In a market awash in mid-sized SUVs, a more polished but slightly confused Renault Duster tries to build on the sturdy reputation of its 4x4 predecessor.
2 min |
August/September 2025
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Chasing cloud shadows
If you haven't explored Lesotho yet, now is the time. It's accessible, the roads are good and the scenery is like nowhere else on earth. We joined a nine-day tour and vanished into the mountains.
9 min |
August/September 2025
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Iceland's waves of consequence
Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes and volcanic eruptions. But did you know it’s also a surfing destination? The waves are what made this father and son choose Iceland for along overdue reunion.
8 min |
August/September 2025
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Living your best (van) life
You might say they never left, but it does seem as if vans have made a comeback as the perfect lifestyle vehicles for larger families. The new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select is one of the best of a new breed.
1 min |
August/September 2025
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TAKE A HIKE
CASTLE GORGE, MAGALIESBERG
5 min |
August/September 2025
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The ghost horses of Rooisand
A herd of wild horses has lived on the shores of the Bot River estuary for over a hundred years. Meet Leanne Dryburgh, who is fighting to keep them wild.
6 min |
August/September 2025
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For the love of pasta!
Few dishes are as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here are six recipes for everything from a quick dinner to a long kuier.
7 min |
April/May 2025
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On high alert in West Africa
In 2023, Jean Cooper and De Witt Oosthuizen rode their motorcycles from Pretoria to Madrid. In this instalment, they're deep in West Africa, slogging their way through Benin, Togo, Ghana, the Ivory Coast and Guinea.
10+ min |
April/May 2025
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Backing with purpose
Over the last two decades, the writers at go! have formed close relationships with different cars. In the 2000s and 2010s there were Toyota Condors and Renault Dusters, and now our dirt-road tourer of choice is a Suzuki Jimny. This diminutive 4x4 is very capable off-road, but packing space comes at a premium. As a result, we’ve discovered some great gear to make life easier when travelling in a small car.
5 min |
April/May 2025
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FESTIVAL OF HIKING A HUGE SUCCESS
Nearly a thousand people gathered at Meerendal outside Durbanville over the weekend of 14–16 February, for the second go! Festival of Hiking, presented by Stanley in association with Salomon, and supported by Solal, Cape Nature and Trail Food.
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April/May 2025
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Easy in the EC
Kenton-on-Sea is a holiday town between the Kariega and Bushmans rivers. It’s a place for walking barefoot and looking for hidden beaches, and where you might see a lion swimming across the river…
10+ min |
April/May 2025
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The Table is set!
Behind the famous postcard photo of Table Mountain lies a rich history among the forests, reservoirs and beaches of the Cape Peninsula. On the new Cape Point to Cable Car Trail, you can experience it all.
10+ min |
April/May 2025
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A feather for your thoughts
Befriend some birds and they'll make you smile for free. They'll impress with their incredible feats, and they might even show you a glimpse of the past.
5 min |
April/May 2025
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BIRDS
WAIT YOUR TERN
4 min |
April/May 2025
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Where the Lord rested
Wupperthal is a village deep in the folds of the Cederberg. The people who live there are no strangers to suffering, but they’re also full of hope.
7 min |
April/May 2025
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The Mushroom Fundi
Table Mountain attracts all kinds of people – cyclists, hikers, tourists and the “mountain goats” who run to the top every day. And then there’s Gary Goldman, wandering around with a basket… What’s he doing – going on a picnic?
8 min |
April/May 2025
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TAKE A RIDE
Tsitsikamma on two wheels
7 min |
April/May 2025
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Where to from here?
The world is on its head and the motoring industry is at an inflection point. How does an established market leader like Toyota navigate this rapidly changing landscape? In South Africa, a locally built hybrid SUV like the Toyota Corolla Cross might offer a solution…
2 min |
April/May 2025
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Wild and wonderful
Our readers see the wildest things – and they get the photos to prove it! In this bumper edition of With My Own Eyes, we share a handful of special sightings, from waterhole dramas in the Kgalagadi to family portraits of secretive kingfishers in Plett – even a black mamba munching a bat in the Kruger!
6 min |
April/May 2025
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One on one
In issue #197 last year, we featured our favourite finalists from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, the most prestigious of its kind on the calendar.
2 min |
April/May 2025
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My best holiday ever
Most holidays are enjoyable, but some stand out for different reasons. Something on that trip - be it a destination or an experience - stays with you. Seven writers tell us about the getaways they'll never forget.
10+ min |
February/March 2025
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Choose a wild life
Africa is the home of the safari, and who unlocks this experience for tourists? An experienced, knowledgeable field guide, that's who. But how does it feel to sit behind the wheel of a Land Cruiser twice a day, answering the same questions over and over?
10+ min |
February/March 2025
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The day I almost became a Himba bride
Why do we travel, asks Sophia van Taak? One reason is to see how other people's lives differ from our own. But sometimes it's what we have in common that's most surprising.
5 min |
February/March 2025
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BIRDS
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR BIRDERS
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February/March 2025
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Benin for the Bokke
By late October 2023, adventurers Jean Cooper and De Witt Oosthuizen were somewhere in the middle of Nigeria. Their plan was to be in neighbouring Benin in time to watch the Springboks play in the final of the Rugby World Cup. But they ran into roadblock after roadblock..
10+ min |
February/March 2025
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There's something about White River
White River is on a hill between Mbombela and Hazyview. You're a bateleur swoop from the Kruger Park, the Panorama Route and the Sudwala Caves, but why rush through? Come see what the town has to offer.
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