Automotive
Go! Camp & Drive
How nice is nice?
How relevant is a star grading system? Neels van Heerden wonders whether it still considers consumer needs at all.
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Best of the best?
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series the best overlanding and off-road touring vehicle? Mic van Zyl weighs in on the question.
2 min |
April/May 2023
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How friendly is wheelchair-friendly?
He has been in a wheelchair for 35 years - and has been camping in all that time. We asked Jurie Venter from Groblersdal about what works and what doesn't when it comes to wheelchair-friendly campsites.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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Tonga steps up a gear
The Tonga has had a revamp and now boasts the kind of kitchen we've not seen before.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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N is for next level
The new Mahindra Scorpio is here, now with an N added to its name. We took it for a drive through the Great Karoo to get a feel for it.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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Destination unknown...till the next campsite
Coming from Brazil, these Randburg residents find camping with a caravan to be a completely new adventure. And now the Da Silva family's Ford Everest must keep the wheels turning from one campsite to the next.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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Over the hills and far away
Take a trip through the poetic Cederberg, cross two beautiful mountain passes over the pragmatic Skurweberg and end in the artsy Ceres. Karoo.
4 min |
April/May 2023
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Calling all water babies!
There's a game farm in the foothills of the Waterberg mountains with a water playground that will keep your brood busy for days.
4 min |
April/May 2023
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Camp among chiefs and cannons
People usually shoot through Magoebaskloof on their way to the Kruger and other campsites in the Lowveld Next time, hit the road a day or two early and set up camp on these spots.
10 min |
April/May 2023
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Driving along Daisy Lane
Namaqualand's flower season occurs from July to October - peaking in late August to early September - so you'd better hurry if you want to book a camping spot for this year's spectacle. Join us on a leisurely drive from Kakamas to Nieuwoudtville in search of the perfect floral show.
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Fanplastic!
Think the era of teardrop caravans is consigned to history? Take a look at the new EdgeOut, and think again.
4 min |
August/September 2022
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The wonder years
The sixties are considered the golden age of the South African motor industry. Here are four giants from that time: one ended, one prevails, and the other two underwent a few chages.
1 min |
August/September 2022
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Good idea... let's improve on it
A new campaign to boost tourism in the Free State has so much potential, but Neels van Heerden reckons some amendments can make it even better.
2 min |
August/September 2022
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My conquering cohort
Her husband's adventurous spirit knows no bounds, says Anita Homann. But this time he may have gone too far.
4 min |
August/September 2022
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Holey hell!
Roads are in a dilapidated condition throughout large parts of our country, but they're not much better at some popular campsites either, says Leon Botha.
6 min |
August/September 2022
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All aboard!
What could be better than touring with a van full of friends or family members? Here's the bus you need.
3 min |
August/September 2022
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Donkey years
There's no reason why his workhorse can't reach the million-kilometer mark, says Lou Toerien from Kempton Park about this 17-year-old Toyota Corolla.
3 min |
August/September 2022
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Even better Brezza
The Brezza is enormously popular in India and has gained many South African fans in the past year, but can it still compete with his opponents?
2 min |
August/September 2022
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Bespoke vellies
Landie enthusiasts are ecstatic about the extended-body version of the Land Rover Defender, says Cyril Klopper.
2 min |
August/September 2022
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Moving on up
The recent kykNET Buite Expo in Limpopo proved that our caravan industry is going from strength to strength.
10+ min |
August/September 2022
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Pick and chews
Camp, swim, spot game... and catch a fish or two. Bring on the weekend!
3 min |
August/September 2022
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Over the hills and far away
The Overberg is known for its rolling hills, covered in golden canola and emerald wheat fields in winter. Most people race through the region along the N2, blissfully ignorant of the lovely dirt roads waiting to be explored.
10+ min |
August/September 2022
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Relaxing in Rondeberg
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag, head to Rondeberg, and you'll be smiling all the way. Here, you'll be able to rest for real.
6 min |
August/September 2022
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East coast calling
While the rest of the country still clings to their electric blankets, residents of KwaZulu-Natal are already swanning around in their cozzies. We pitch camp in the north and south of the province.
10 min |
August/September 2022
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Among the (grumpy) ellies
The Tshugulu 4x4 eco-route isn't widely marketed by the Mapungubwe National Park - actually it's only guests at the Tshugulu Lodge that really have access to it.
3 min |
August/September 2022
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Once More, With Attitude
The Raptor is the jewel in the Ford Ranger lineup, and, like its older brothers, it handles a caravan with ease.
5 min |
December 2019
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Get Amped For The T8
Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage but considering Eskom’s track record, it may be better to rely on hybrid technology for now before we write offfuel.
4 min |
December 2019
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Roam The Dome
Bring your off-roader and come play on one of the most famous and well-established 4x4 trails in the country – in a World Heritage Site!
4 min |
December 2019
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Diesel Does It
With his thirsty petrol V6 SUV behind him, Jakkie Coetsee from Randburg couldn’t be happier with his thrifty turbodiesel bakkie.
3 min |
December 2019
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Take The Bull By The Horns!
We presented the go! Drive & Camp Bull Run again earlier this year in the Northern Cape town Vanwyksvlei – and, as always, it was one big jol.
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