go! - South Africa Magazine - January 2018

In this issue

Eight writers remember their best beach holidays. Gear- 13 things to keep you safe in the sun. Discover Lesotho’s peaceful parks. In January 37 years ago, the Buffels River swept away the town of Laingsburg.

Where It All Began

Seasoned travel writer Justin Fox has just published his first children’s book, My Great Expedition – a beautifully illustrated reflection on a journey he made to Europe as a six-year-old in 1973, visiting several major sights like Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, St Mark’s Square and the Parthenon.

2 mins

Megan Taplin

The new manager of the Knysna section of the Garden Route National Park tells us about the challenges her team has faced since the wildfires last year.

4 mins

The Island That Time Forgot

Getting to Lamu, off the coast of Kenya, is a mission. But as Nick Dall and his brother found out, tearing yourself away from this rhapsodical island of donkeys and dhows is even harder.

5 mins

Deluge Of Death And Destruction

On 25 January 1981, the Buffels River burst its banks and swept away everything in its path, including the town of Laingsburg in the Karoo. As the rest of the country followed reports of the flood in the news, the town’s residents watched the water level rise and engulf their homes…

10+ mins

Beaches, Boulders & Busted Buses

The Mozambican coast south of Vilanculos is familiar to many South Africans: Ponta do Ouro, Xai-Xai, Inhambane, Tofo… But what about the north? Johan Wahl and his wife Jana shouldered their backpacks and ventured into the unknown.

4 mins

Renault Launches Le Bakkie

Brandy, the Boks, Ballito… And bakkies. Yup, we love them here in South Africa and now there’s yet another one vying for your attention: the Renault Alaskan.

1 min

An Outspan Worthy Of Your Oxen

Driving from Gauteng to the coast? Let Verkykerskop meet you halfway.

3 mins

Thirsty In Die Hel

In 1975, my family holidayed in Cape Town for the first time.

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.