go! - South Africa Magazine - June/July 2021

In this issue

In this issue of go!: Bushveld - Your ultimate holiday plan from Marakele to Pafuri - Campfire every night; 9 Adventures tents for hiking and biking; Pie recipes - Turn home into heaven this winter; Echoes of Oupoot - Drive a literary loop from the Langkloof to Knysna; Go slow, bro - Paddle the other Orange from Hopetown to Douglas; Zulu spring rolls and haunted hotels in Nottingham Road and Europe in a Hilux - Slovenia to Bulgaria with GP licence plates!

Mother Earth Of The Agter-Pakhuis

The Agter-Pakhuis straddles the Karoo and the Cederberg. It’s a land of extremes – farmers here need to be bold and a little stubborn. The land will work you as hard as you work it, just ask Haffi Strauss.

10+ mins

Small Town Trouble

Late one night, the rugby posts at Vredendal High School uprooted themselves and moved nearly half a kilometre. Evan Naudé explains the reason behind this mysterious phenomenon.

6 mins

The Bushveld Beckons

Ah, the Bushveld! The word alone is enough to ignite your wanderlust. This week-long travel plan includes national parks and a few secret spots… and a campfire every night.

10+ mins

Go Slow, Be The Flow

There’s a place in the Northern Cape where a city slicker feels like he’s between nothing (Hopetown) and nowhere (Douglas). Here, the Orange River has carved a deep trench out of black basalt, polished smooth by centuries of sun, wind and water. Come paddle with us through this ancient landscape.

10+ mins

Follow Old Footsteps In The Forest

Join us as we travel deep into the Knysna Forest, into the world of Saul Barnard, Silas Miggel and Fiela Komoetie. Wemight even run into Oupoot…

10+ mins

Adrift In Time

Zanzibar might be part of Tanzania politically, but in reality, it’s a world of its own – a slice of coral and palm trees caught in the current of history that has swept up the East Coast of Africa for hundreds of years.

2 mins

Carry Your House With You

A small, lightweight tent is invaluable if you’re going adventuring, whether on foot, on a bike or in a kayak. It must be easy to pitch and pack away but still be comfortable to sleep in, and it must be as compact as possible when stowed. Here are nine of the best.

7 mins

Rocking the T

The arrival of the stylish T-Roc adds a fourth option to Volkswagen’s T-range of SUVs. But is this a case of one musketeer too many?

2 mins

Take A Hike

True peace on the Swartkop Trail above False Bay.

4 mins

Nottingham Road: The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker

Nottingham Road is tucked away in the hills of the KZN Midlands, where potters, weavers, farmers and painters go about their business. It’s home to the founding families of the Midlands Meander, but more importantly, to all those whose hearts yearn for the country.

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.