go! - South Africa Magazine - December 2021/January 2022

In this issue

In this issue of Go!: Eat, Sleep, beach! - 10 Wild Coast holiday hideaways, 6 West Coast weekend escapes; Baviaanskloof - Tall tales on the stoep of Babes se Winkel; Simon's Town - Where to find the penguins… and the best fish & chips!; Israel by Hilux - Not your average camping trip!; Kogelberg - Hike over a mountain in bloom; Gift Guide - Our pick of outdoor prezzies and Hectic! - Cat fight in a Kgalagadi camel thorn.

Othmane Zolati

The 27-year-old recently completed a four-year, 30000 km journey on foot, bicycle and skateboard through 24 African countries, finishing at the southernmost tip of the continent in Cape Agulhas. Watch his documentary Africa and I on Showmax.

4 mins

In vellies we trust

Which shoes are you wearing as you walk into 2022? Sophia van Taak makes the case for velskoens.

5 mins

PROFILE: The old man and the kloof

Next time you drive through the Baviaanskloof, pull over at Babes seWinkel and say hello to Gustav Nortjé, the oom behind the cash register and a storyteller extraordinaire.

10+ mins

Wake up on the Wild Coast

The Wild Coast might be rugged and remote, but it has no shortage of comfortable places to stay. These 10 spots have soft mattresses, level camping stands and splendid views of the coastline.

10+ mins

Whimsical West Coast escapes

From sleeping in a shack that hugs the shoreline to glamping in a field of Namaqualand daisies, spice up your next weekend away with these six unique accommodation options on the West Coast.

10+ mins

Mr Popularity

The Tiguan – a compact family SUV – is Volkswagen’s bestselling car globally. The current version has been modernised, but it’s obvious that the German giant isn’t going to mess around with a winning recipe.

3 mins

TAKE A HIKE

A mountain full of flowers

4 mins

Put Simon's Town on your radar

Simon’s Town has been the headquarters of the South African Navy for more than two centuries. But you don’t need a military rank to enjoy the sun and the sea. Here’s your guide.

9 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.