CATEGORIES

The wilder shore
go! - South Africa

The wilder shore

The final leg of a 30-day trek across East Africa sees lan Tyrer and the Africa - Wild & Untamed crew explore both shores of Lake Malawi. Get ready for an overloaded ferry, a croc attack and being surrounded by elephants...

time-read
10+ mins  |
February/March 2024
A river runs through it
go! - South Africa

A river runs through it

Sabie is onthe Drakensberg escaromentialongMpumalanga’s famous Panorama Route. Want a weekend away surrounded by forests and waterfalls? Here's wnat you need to know.

time-read
10 mins  |
February/March 2024
TAKE A HIKE
go! - South Africa

TAKE A HIKE

Harkerville's mini Otter

time-read
5 mins  |
February/March 2024
Sweet & juicy!
go! - South Africa

Sweet & juicy!

This issue's recipes all include lush seasonal fruit like nectarines, plums and apricots. Enjoy!

time-read
6 mins  |
February/March 2024
Big mountain magic
go! - South Africa

Big mountain magic

On a clear day, as you approach the Cathedral Peak Hotel, it happens involuntarily: You start to grin. You'll be standing up there soon, gazing over this valley, and the scuttling of ground-level life will seem irrelevant. Join us on a five-day adventure into the heart of the high Drakensberg

time-read
9 mins  |
February/March 2024
Your next weekend away
go! - South Africa

Your next weekend away

A self-catering house in the Tankwa, a campsite next to the Orange River, a guest farm near the Drakensberg... Toast Coetzer travelled a lot last year: Here are six of his favourite places to stay if you're planning a road trip or weekend escape.

time-read
6 mins  |
February/March 2024
A life through binoculars
go! - South Africa

A life through binoculars

If the name Hugh Chittenden sounds familiar, it's probably because you see it every time you use your Roberts Bird Guide he's one of the co-authors. He lives in Mtunzini on the KZN coast and birding is as much part of his day as a cup of coffee.

time-read
7 mins  |
February/March 2024
Wanderlust in the park
go! - South Africa

Wanderlust in the park

All great cities have great parks, writes Dara Kell: spaces where you can exhale and slough off the stress and grime of urban life.

time-read
5 mins  |
February/March 2024
The Kalahari remembers
go! - South Africa

The Kalahari remembers

The Kalahari is a place of magic and heartache, where drought is an ever-present threat. Drive a loop from Upington to the Kuruman River and discover soulful landscapes, brilliant skies and resilient people who never give up.

time-read
10+ mins  |
February/March 2024
Take a Hike
go! - South Africa

Take a Hike

Hug a baobab in the Bushveld

time-read
3 mins  |
October/November 2023
Riffing through the Rift Valley
go! - South Africa

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...

time-read
10 mins  |
October/November 2023
Stay and play in St Francis Bay!
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
7 mins  |
October/November 2023
Local legends
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
5 mins  |
October/November 2023
Stay cosy in the Koue Bokkeveld
go! - South Africa

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.

time-read
10+ mins  |
October/November 2023
Chasing sunsets from Kubu to Kasane
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
10 mins  |
October/November 2023
Home is where the heart is
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
10+ mins  |
October/November 2023
I'll take an Uber, thanks
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
5 mins  |
October/November 2023
Rob and his real-life fantasy
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
6 mins  |
October/November 2023
The white wilderness
go! - South Africa

The white wilderness

Along the coastline of Antarctica, Toast Coetzer saw icebergs and orcas – but first he had to brave stormy seas…

time-read
10 mins  |
August/September 2023
WITH MY OWN EYES
go! - South Africa

WITH MY OWN EYES

Willem Kruger from Bloemfontein is used to seeing leopards in the Kruger Park, but this particular interaction was special

time-read
1 min  |
August/September 2023
BIRDS
go! - South Africa

BIRDS

BIRDING THROUGH THE YEARS

time-read
3 mins  |
August/September 2023
TAKE A HIΚΕ
go! - South Africa

TAKE A HIΚΕ

Gabriel's Loop, Baviaanskloof

time-read
4 mins  |
August/September 2023
STAY HERE
go! - South Africa

STAY HERE

ZINGELA SAFARI AND RIVER COMPANY,WEENEN

time-read
2 mins  |
August/September 2023
The grandest of Jeeps
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
2 mins  |
August/September 2023
On track
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
5 mins  |
August/September 2023
Oribi to the Amphitheatre
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
10 mins  |
August/September 2023
Give Goegap a go
go! - South Africa

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!

time-read
5 mins  |
August/September 2023
Holidays on the road(side)
go! - South Africa

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

time-read
5 mins  |
August/September 2023
Namaqualand's secret canyon
go! - South Africa

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!

time-read
7 mins  |
August/September 2023
The penguin kingdom
go! - South Africa

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.

time-read
10+ mins  |
June/July 2023

Page 1 of 12

12345678910 Next