go! - South Africa Magazine - July 2020

In this issue

Botswana- 13 wild, wonderful days in Moremi & Chobe. Veldrif- Walk on the beach, look for birds (and try a bokkom). Pantanal to Amazon South Africans in a Landy through Brazil. Discover Cape Town’s under wonder.

Blue Ridge Mountains Blues

In Galax, a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of America’s famous Appalachian range, Dara Kell finds solace in memories of her aunt – and the sound of a banjo.

6 mins

Cape Town's Under Wonder

You don’t have to go deep into the ocean to discover amazing underwater worlds – the Cape Peninsula has several great places where you can go snorkelling within easy access of the shore.

9 mins

The School In The Hills

Sterkspruit is in a forgotten, mountainous corner of the Eastern Cape. This is where Chris and Anna-Marie Oosthuysen started Sterkspruit Christian Private School more than 20 years ago. Their goal was simple: To uplift children and prepare them for the future.

10+ mins

Stuck In The Mud On The Mountains Of The Moon

The mythical Rwenzori Mountains on the border between Uganda and the DRC offer high-altitude adventure and ever-changing scenery. Sunel Botha and her friends spent five days hiking to the summit of Weismann’s Peak.

6 mins

Take Your Pic

Here are this month’s reader photos, with tips from Toast Coetzer. Send your best shots to takeyourpic@gomag.co.za

7 mins

Fujifilm Instax Mini Liplay

Do you like to be different? Everyone goes to Plett, but you prefer Elands Bay? Well, this camera will make you stand out!

2 mins

Have Your Own Bake-Off!

As the temperature drops, our need for nibbles increases. Keep your pantry stocked with these biscuits and rusks – perfect for those late-night Scrabble tournaments!

5 mins

LUCKY ROMEO

Alfa Romeo had the audacity to drop a Ferrari V6 bi-turbo engine into the latest version of their Stelvio SUV. It’s a gamble that has paid off. Beautifully.

3 mins

TAKE A HIKE

Take a walk on Cape Town’s wild side

6 mins

BIRDS

A RODENT’S NIGHTMARE

3 mins

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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.