go! - South Africa Magazine - February/March 2021

In this issue

In this issue of go!: Let your sould sing again - Drakensberg - Hike, Drive, camp, relax; 5 Kitted-out campsites in Limpopo (Close to Gauteng!); Villiersdorp - A dam fine town in the mountains; Witsand Kalahari - Where the white dunes roar; 6 Tomato dishes - Taste the sunshine!; Vietnam - Caves, karsts and local cuisine; Knysna - Drive your own circle in the forest; Canadian Arctic - Life in the frozen north and Gear - The best slops and sandals for summer.

In Love With The Dragon

The allure of the Drakensberg is timeless. It calls hikers, photographers and explorers – whether it’s a child discovering a rock pool or a climber scaling a new peak. It’s for everyone: families, couples, loners… In this article, our readers share their passion for South Africa’s favourite mountain range.

10+ mins

Where The Dunes Roar… Or Whisper

When you arrive at Wits and Nature Reserve, you’re met with an unusual sight: white sand dunes next to the characteristic red dunes of the Kalahari. Gemsbok and springbok graze in the veld, knowing that there are no big predators to worry about. But then a roar echoes through the landscape…

10+ mins

Adventures In The Arctic

From sunny Durbanville to snowy Nunavut in the far north of Canada… It’s not a move that many people would take on, but Sam de Beer did. Long, dark winter days, temperatures of -50°C, polar bears…Who’s scared?

8 mins

Drive Your Own Circle In The Forest

Rooted in Time is a self-drive tour through the Knysna Forest that takes you back to an era when elephants wandered and woodcutters’ axes echoed. Alida Kieser was enthralled.

6 mins

Park here, now!

The lure of an escape should never be underestimated, especially when times are tough.

2 mins

A legend, reborn

The original Land Rover Defender was one of the most iconic automobiles ever. When production ended in 2017, the wailing and gnashing of teeth could be heard around the world. Is there any sense in trying to resurrect a legend with a luxury car that costs more than R1 million?

3 mins

FAST CHARGE

Should you ditch your lead-acid battery for lithium-ion technology? We look at the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.

3 mins

The Apple Of The Overberg's Eye

Villiersdorp lies among orchards at the foot of Blokkop peak – a town of farmers and artists whomingle in an unlikely fusion of tradition and creativity. Come and find peace in the oak-lined streets.

10+ mins

Masters Of Lockdown

Remember those first few weeks after President Ramaphosa announced the lockdown? The hushed, fearful quiet that descended over the world? How foreign it all felt the first time you braved an outing to the grocery store? And how entombed you felt in the confines of your house?

2 mins

Caves, Karsts And Colourful Pagodas

In the third installment of their Southeast Asian journey, Jacqueli and Joubert Tulleken explore northern Vietnam on scooters, buses and boats. Get in!

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.