go! - South Africa Magazine - October/November 2020

In this issue

In this issue of Go!: #roarsome - Kgalagadi - Why our wildest park will blow you away; Wathaba Trails - Hike your head clear on the Lowveld escarpment; Everyday Nomads - How the Cloete family made travel their new normal; Montagu - Where to ride, climb, eat and relax; Something for everyone - Travel Journal - Explore Bali on a scooter, With my own eyes - Ostrich chases aardvark!, Gear - The best fleece tops for outdoor adventure and Stay here - Wake up to birdsong in Wakkerstroom.

Mind The Donga

A South African in London soon misses the familiar chaos of home, writes Kyra Tarr. Yes, even the potholes…

6 mins

Why The Kgalagadi Is King

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is remote but accessible; it’s wild, but you can stay in comfort in one of the rest camps. It also has the X-factor: You can lock eyes with a lion on a dune at sunrise, or hear the clang of horns as gemsbok bulls battle for dominance. We celebrate this wonderful park with amazing photos and stories from our readers.

10+ mins

21st-century nomads

The Cloete family have turned adventure into a lifestyle. Two years ago Pieter, Rut and their children, Declan and Charma, left their home in Pretoria to embrace a more nomadic lifestyle. Why work from home when you can work from anywhere in the country?

10+ mins

Wathaba Next Weekend?

Kick-off your boots and dip your toes in the Schoonspruit as it burbles past your camp at Wathaba Hiking Trails. There are two-day routes in the Skurweberg mountains – a great weekend escape for friends and family.

9 mins

The Long Journey Of Oupa Lodewyk

In 2012, filmmaker Timothy Gabb set out to make a documentary about the disappearing culture of the karretjiemense of Colesberg in the Northern Cape Karoo. These are some of his diary entries and memories of the seven years he worked on the project.

10+ mins

Eyes Over Africa

Deciding on a career is like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books: Each small decision you make impacts on what you end up doing with your life. Delport Botma (28) went for the “out-there” option and became a helicopter pilot.

8 mins

Good, Lekker, Lamb!

Balmy nights call for family dinners in the garden. Do your prep for these recipes the night before, then all you need to do is light the fire and enjoy.

6 mins

TAKE A HIKE

Trees, butterflies and sunny skies

4 mins

Good vibes only

Be warned: If you visit Montagu, you’ll either be filled with regret when you have to leave, or you’ll decide to stay and make it your new home!

10+ mins

Bali on a scooter!

In September 2019, Jacqueli and Joubert Tulleken set off for an adventure in South East Asia. Their first destination was the Indonesian island of Bali.

10+ 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.