go! - South Africa - April/May 2021

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In this issue of Go!: Augrabies - Roars again!; Sweet treats for long weekend spoils; 5 Midlands Pubs - Cold beer and great grub – you’re invited!; Barrydale - Laid-back vibes in the Little Karoo; Europe - Overland in a Hilux; Limpopo - Life along a legendary river; Kruger Park - Leopard vs hyena vs leopard! and Machadodorp - Hike the Bermanzi Waterfall Trail

My Year Of Disas

If there’s is one thing the Covid-enforced lockdown revealed to Dr Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF South Africa, it’s that there are important lessons to be learnt from the natural world.

5 mins

Can You Travel With A Baby?

Can you travel with a baby? Of course you can. The question is whether you’ll actually enjoy your holiday! Esma Marnewick remembers a few trying trips.

6 mins

Hear The Orange River Roar

Earlier this year, the people of the Northern Cape pricked their ears: Heavy summer rains and full dams upstream along the Orange River meant floodwaters and a great noise were coming to Augrabies Falls National Park.

10+ mins

Life Along The Limpopo

The Limpopo River is South Africa’s border with Botswana for about 500km. It’s also a lifeline for farmers and wildlife, and for the deep roots of ancient trees. Join us as we follow one WhatsApp message to the next, from Steenbokpan to Pontdrift.

10+ mins

In The Moment

As a teenager, Joe Welman started experimenting with his dad’s old Pentax Spotmatic camera, spending his monthly allowance on Fuji Provia 100 film and lurking around the local pond near his home in Secunda using all sorts of makeshift blinds and hides to stalk birds.

3 mins

Buffy The Cold Slayer

The humble tube scarf is the multi-tool of clothing. It’s a bandana, cap, sweatband, mask, handkerchief – and an emergency bandage if necessary. These days, even Benji the bull terrier has his own Buff®.

5 mins

The Little SUV That Could

The saying“you get what you pay for”holds true for most things in life, but there are exceptions to every rule. Is the new Renault Duster such an exception?

2 mins

Take A Hike

Living on the edge at Bermanzi

5 mins

Craft Beer And Pub Grub In The Midlands

Pubs have been centres of human gathering for centuries. Here’s our selection of five historic pubs in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands that guarantee fine fare, cold brew and great views.

10 mins

BIRDS

BIRDING MISTAKES

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.