go! - South Africa Magazine - November 2017

In this issue

From the roaring dunes of Witsand to the lions of the Kgalagadi…
Here’s your 10-day travel guide to the Kalahari and its wonders. Swim in river pools, hike through sandstone ravines and marvel at
the prettiest landscapes in the Free State. Ponder the real meaning
of freedom on the four-day Heuningland Slackpacking Trail near Beaufort West.

Georgina Jones

We occasionally send reader questions to this marine expert, who overcame her claustrophobia and signed up for a scuba-diving course nearly 30 years ago. Since then, she has contributed significantly to the knowledge base of our underwater world.

3 mins

Bottle The Bliss

Spending time in the bush teaches you what you can do without, says Toast Coetzer. And it teaches you about what you really need to be happy.

5 mins

Good As Gold

Golden Gate Highlands National Park has clear river pools in summer, snow-covered peaks in winter, sandstone cliffs, bearded vultures, hiking trails and great places to stay. You never knew the Free State was so spectacular, did you?

8 mins

Find Freedom In The Great Karoo

Remember Sylvester – the lion that escaped twice from the Karoo National Park? On the four-day Heuningland Slackpacking Trail near Beaufort West, you can retrace Sylvester’s steps and catch a whiff of freedom yourself.

8 mins

Take Your Pic

Take Your Pic

6 mins

Wine

Cool, calm chenin blanc

1 min

Baby Cars Grow Big

Two compact crossovers are vying for your attention: the updated Renault Captur – basically a Clio with hiking boots – and the confusing new Mini Countryman.

3 mins

Stay Here, Eat Here

Stay Here, Eat Here

3 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.