Automotive
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Pleased to meet you!
A handful of impressive new caravans were on display at the recent kykNET Outdoor Expo outside Malmesbury in the Western Cape.
5 min |
June/July 2025
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On a personal note
Spending time in nature gives us the quiet we need to reflect on things that often remain unresolved amid the hustle and bustle of city life, says Mic van Zyl.
3 min |
June/July 2025
Go! Drive & Camp
Welcome, winter
With Jack Frost knocking at the door, there's no need to stay home. Here are six camping essentials to keep you cosy – plus our tips for dressing warmly in cold weather.
4 min |
June/July 2025
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Keep warm and curry up!
Beat the winter chill with these flavour-packed curry dishes.
6 min |
June/July 2025
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The crown prince of mountain passes
The Prince Alfred Pass is the finest 68 km of road engineer Thomas Bain's life's work. Drive it to the Garden Route from the Klein Karoo.
4 min |
June/July 2025
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My wish for my child
One moment she's trying to convince her teenage daughter to put her phone down, the next Nellie Brand-Jonker is reliving the seaside camping holidays of her Namibian childhood.
5 min |
June/July 2025
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The apple doesn't fall far...
Coastal Escape is a new caravan rental business in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal.
1 min |
June/July 2025
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From blueprint to blacktop
The very first paperwork assigned to you in life is your birth certificate. The same goes for caravans. But does today's paperwork still match up with the \"newborns\" of yesteryear?
6 min |
June/July 2025
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Where absence is everything
The beauty of travel is that it doesn't just take your body to another time and place – it also moves your soul, says Antoinette Olivier from Paarl.
7 min |
June/July 2025
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A lighter footprint
Campers – and the campsites they visit – all share a responsibility to treat the environment with care, says Neels van Heerden.
2 min |
June/July 2025
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New campsite at Vanderkloof
Campsites in the Northern Cape are few and far between, which makes the news of a new one at Vanderkloof - opened in December - especially welcome.
1 min |
June/July 2025
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The Landie that won't stay dead
The demand for the classic Land Rover Defender is far from over, and British conversion specialist Land Rover Classic has just unveiled its latest Landie - now with a removable soft top.
1 min |
June/July 2025
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Caution... wild animals!
One of the greatest fears for campers in the wilderness is a predator attack. But how likely is it on an overland trip – and what should you do if the unthinkable happens?
5 min |
June/July 2025
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Dirt-road chic
Although the Lexus GX is already in its third generation, this is the first time it's made its appearance in South Africa. Cyril Klopper takes a closer look.
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June/July 2025
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Kruger's southern superstar
Lower Sabie, in the south of the Kruger National Park, is always popular, even during quieter times. No matter the season, you'll struggle to book a few days in a row unless you plan well in advance.
6 min |
June/July 2025
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Loftus welcomes fifth shareholder
Loftus Caravan City is one of the largest dealerships in the country, and the Loftus brothers -Woody, Joel and Neil - have nearly 40 years of caravan experience behind them.
1 min |
June/July 2025
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A brawny bakkie with a bold attitude
Mahindra's Karoo special edition doesn't try to impress with fancy extras. It simply gets the job done - and looks good doing it.
5 min |
June/July 2025
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If dreams could be ordered...
Concept cars are often heartbreakers. They either never make it into production or arrive looking nothing like as promised. As for this one? We're crossing fingers.
1 min |
June/July 2025
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Zimbabwe's calling
Her dad Kobus Smit always says that you should prepare for the worst and expect the best, says Lea Erasmus, who runs Ultimate Routes along with her husband Francois. That basically sums up the best mindset when you cross the border to Zimbabwe on your self-drive adventure.
4 min |
June/July 2025
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The gentle charm of Laingsburg
When you stumble upon an oasis in a dry, desolate landscape, you make sure to tell everyone about it. And here in the Great Karoo, there are two.
9 min |
June/July 2025
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A secret in the Eastern Cape Karoo
What has ten passes and one neck? The Groot River Mountains! Come take a drive through the lesser-known Eastern Cape Karoo.
10+ min |
June/July 2025
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Respite on the N7
Turn the N7 into an adventure, one campsite at a time.
8 min |
April/May 2025
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Through the Tankwa, one stop at a time
The Tankwa Karoo is a harsh world that punishes foolishness, but spend a few days in this arid landscape and you'll meet the best people.
10+ min |
April/May 2025
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Do your homework
It baffles him every time he sees how often campers ignore information that is literally at their fingertips, says Neels van Heerden.
2 min |
April/May 2025
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Angola is A-okay!
A journey through Angola has always been high on their bucket list, says Jeannie Venter of Halmanshof near Porterville in the Western Cape.
10 min |
April/May 2025
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Tight lines in the Magaliesberg
The Zelpy Fishing and Game Reserve is perfect for campers who love to cast a line.
5 min |
April/May 2025
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Rolling in style
As always, this year's Caravan Show featured plenty of eye-catching innovations.
4 min |
April/May 2025
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Two by two!
You don't buy an Invader because you want a camper. You buy one because you want an Invader.
6 min |
April/May 2025
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A bird photographer's bane
Ask any serious birdwatcher how many species they've seen, and almost every one of them will ask you what you mean by \"seen\"
5 min |
April/May 2025
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Don't go bacon my heart
There is no denying that smoked bacon instantly improves just about anything.
5 min |