go! - South Africa Magazine - October/November 2023

In this issue

In this issue of go!: Chill on the Chobe! - 10 days of elephants, campfires and adventure; Where to stay and play in St Francis Bay; Keep warm in the Koue Bokkeveld - Four fab guest farms; Love where you live - Seven writers sing the praises of their towns and Best brunch recipes - You bacon me crazy!

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 mins

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 mins

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+ mins

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 mins

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+ mins

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 mins

Take a Hike

Hug a baobab in the Bushveld

3 mins

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 mins

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go! - South Africa Magazine Description:

South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.