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Riffing through the Rift Valley
Do you dream of seeing Africa's wildest places but you always feel that you don't have enough time? lan Tyrer and his friends packed a lot into a 30-day adventure: The first week took them through Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda. Geladas! Shoebills! Mountain gorillas! Strap in and let's go...
10 min |
October/November 2023
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Stay and play in St Francis Bay!
There's a lot happening in the twin towns of St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis in the Eastern Cape. Come cruise the canals, walk on the coast and meet the friendly people who make this one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country
7 min |
October/November 2023
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Local legends
Industrious South Africans are making some of the best travel and outdoor gear in the world, perfect for our conditions. And every entrepreneur you support creates jobs for other people. Here are some of our favourite pieces of kit
5 min |
October/November 2023
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Stay cosy in the Koue Bokkeveld
Middelberg Pass is the highlight of the R303 between Ceres and Citrusdal a lesser-travelled back road with some great guest farms and* campsites. Here's what you need to know to plan your next long weekend.
10+ min |
October/November 2023
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Chasing sunsets from Kubu to Kasane
Where in the world can you glide past an elephant on a mokoro, see them as specks from the air, and watch them walk past from your camping chair? Pack your bags and join us on a wild loop through northern Botswana
10 min |
October/November 2023
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Home is where the heart is
Every town and city in South Africa offers something special. We asked seven writers why they love the places they've chosen to call home
10+ min |
October/November 2023
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I'll take an Uber, thanks
Learning how to drive a car can be a nerve-wracking experience. Abigail George recalls how she got thrown in at the deep end in the mean streets of Gqeberha
5 min |
October/November 2023
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Rob and his real-life fantasy
You won't find anyone who gets as excited about ancient fish as Dr Rob Gess does. He's South Africa's foremost researcher on creatures that lived in the Eastern Cape around 360 million years ago
6 min |
October/November 2023
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The white wilderness
Along the coastline of Antarctica, Toast Coetzer saw icebergs and orcas – but first he had to brave stormy seas…
10 min |
August/September 2023
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WITH MY OWN EYES
Willem Kruger from Bloemfontein is used to seeing leopards in the Kruger Park, but this particular interaction was special
1 min |
August/September 2023
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BIRDS
BIRDING THROUGH THE YEARS
3 min |
August/September 2023
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TAKE A HIΚΕ
Gabriel's Loop, Baviaanskloof
4 min |
August/September 2023
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STAY HERE
ZINGELA SAFARI AND RIVER COMPANY,WEENEN
2 min |
August/September 2023
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The grandest of Jeeps
In a world of specialist niches, is there still room for a versatile car, a jack-of-all-trades, that can do everything equally well? If you’re nodding your head, the new Jeep Grand Cherokeemight be for you
2 min |
August/September 2023
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On track
What’s it like to track armed poachers through the bush in the middle of the night? We spoke to Anke Kruger de Rosner of K9 Conservation in Hoedspruit about the important work she and her dogs are doing
5 min |
August/September 2023
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Oribi to the Amphitheatre
From deep ravines and roaring rivers to green mountains with misty peaks – you’ll see the most scenic parts of KZN on this 440km route from the Oribi Gorge to the Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg. Drive it in two days or stretch it to four or five if you want to take it slow
10 min |
August/September 2023
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Give Goegap a go
You’ve either never heard of Goegap Nature Reserve, or you know exactly where it is and you hope others will never find out about this accessible spot where it feels like you’re the only person in Namaqualand!
5 min |
August/September 2023
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Holidays on the road(side)
Car troubles are as much a part of travelling as Ultra Cities, Wimpy coffee and fighting over who chooses the music
5 min |
August/September 2023
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Namaqualand's secret canyon
It’s flower season in Namaqualand, but instead of heading into the wide-open wilderness, come disappear into the Schaap River Canyon. Don’t worry, you’ll still see plenty of flowers!
7 min |
August/September 2023
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The penguin kingdom
The name \"South Georgia Island\" means nothing until you see it for yourself - then you'll never forget it. It's home to penguins and seals and it was the second stop on Toast Coetzer's journey to Antarctica.
10+ min |
June/July 2023
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Art and rugby
Porterville is a no-frills Swartland town where artists create, farmers congregate and paragliders ride the thermals above a pristine mountain wilderness. Here's your guide.
10+ min |
June/July 2023
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The Clone Wars
When Suzuki, an ambitious upstart on a stellar trajectory, and Toyota, the long-reigning heavyweight champion of the South African automotive industry, launch the same car in the same week, it makes for an interesting bunfight...
3 min |
June/July 2023
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Zest for life
Inject some freshness into your winter dishes with a squeeze of juice, a sprinkling of grated peel, or a slice of bright citrus. Here's how to make use of those oranges, lemons and limes in your kitchen.
6 min |
June/July 2023
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The people have spoken
In issue # 185 we featured a pick of our favourites from the 2022 edition of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. More than 50000 entries were received but the judges could only award 100 winners. For the exhibition in London, the judges selected another 25 photos and asked the public to choose their favourite either online or by using the interactive screens at the museum.
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June/July 2023
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Ride the secret Baviaans
The greater Baviaanskloof region is much more than just the famous gorge. In the north, between the imposing Grootrivier, Groot Winterhoek and Baviaanskloof mountains lies a network of excellent gravel roads and great farm stays that have long begged to be explored... especially on two wheels.
10 min |
June/July 2023
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Discover the other Stellenbosch
The R310 between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek runs through the Dwarsrivier Valley. Visitors often speed past on their way to wine estates, not knowing that people have lived here for generations and have a rich history to share. Next time, turn off and explore the villages of Kylemore, Johannesdal and Pniël.
10 min |
June/July 2023
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Where the road meets the sky
Fun fact: You don't need a 4x4 to explore Lesotho - not even in winter. Stick to the tar roads and you can see all the country's highlights in a week. Here's what you need to know.
10 min |
June/July 2023
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Beetle breakdown in the Baviaans
When your Volksie starts acting up in the Baviaanskloof, you have no choice but to make a plan, says Deon Strydom.
5 min |
June/July 2023
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Giving back to birding
Duncan McKenzie is one of the top bird experts in the country. We sat down with him at home in Mbombela and talked about citizen scientists, narina trogons and why he feels so lucky to be able to give back to the activity that has defined his life.
5 min |
June/July 2023
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Set sail for Antarctica!
At the bottom of the world lies a once-in-a-lifetime destination... But first, on his way to the Great White Continent, Toast Coetzer detoured to the Falkland Islands and ticked off a handful of lifers.
10+ min |