Automotive

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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 |
April/May 2025

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From donkey to dune bug
The beloved old beach buggy turned 60 last year. We take a look at its history... and its possible future.
2 min |
April/May 2025

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Bushveld lad
Ford must have had Drive & Camp readers in mind when they built the Ranger Tremor because it has everything we want – without the unnecessary gadgets that push up the price.
5 min |
April/May 2025

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Carry me, tow me
The Obiqua is a rare example of an off-road trailer that can transform into a camper shell and sleeps up to four people.
3 min |
February/March 2025

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Tankwa down the road
The R355 is South Africa's longest uninterrupted gravel road one that isn’t crossed by any other road. It's a delightful indulgence to set aside a few hours and drive it from end to end.
3 min |
February/March 2025

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The new Tuff Cats cub
The Katsi, Tuff Cats’fourth and latest model, is a basic trailer that can easily transform into various camping setups, says Leon Botha.
1 min |
February/March 2025

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Serenity served with a side of wild
Many people believe the best balm for the soul is camping by the water or in the bush. Why not have both at these two campsites in KwaZulu-Natal?
9 min |
February/March 2025

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From Ingolstadt, with Love
The Audi Q7 recently underwent a second facelift. Cyril Klopper explores what's new.
2 min |
February/March 2025

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Along Namibia's coast
Discover the freedom of the open road as you journey from LUderitz on Namibia's southern coast to Torra Bay in the north, en route to Kaokoland.
10+ min |
February/March 2025

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A father a son and South Africa's borderland
Few things are better for a father-and-son relationship than a trip all around South Africa, says Kobus Boshoff from Modimolle.
10 min |
February/March 2025

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Compact, with attitude
The Viking is Adventure Xtreme's newest baby ready for your next dirt road adventure.
5 min |
February/March 2025

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Bushy gets a shiny new inner
The Bushy Rhino now boasts a body made of stainless steel. But that's not all, says Leon Botha.
2 min |
February/March 2025

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Big in Japan
The new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here, ready to take on its competitors in the South African market
3 min |
February/March 2025

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The pinch of the pump
In a time where every penny counts, you should be cautious about where to spend it, says Neels van Heerden.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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Is the Jimny suitable for overlanding?
He has a theory on whether the Suzuki Jimny is suitable for overlanding, but he is also about to find out for himself, says Mic van Zyl.
3 min |
October/November 2023

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Klein-Kariba chronicles
His family has camped so often at ATKV Klein-Kariba that they now consider this popular resort their holiday home, says Roelof van Eeden of Witbank.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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So ugly it's cute
Longing for the good old days when vehicles took inspiration from aircraft? Citroën has the compact mobile home just for you.
2 min |