go! - South Africa - August/September 2023

In this issue

In this issue of go!: Lazy Daisy! - Slackpack the spectacular Schaap River Canyon, Escape the world in Goegap Nature Reserve; Haenertsburg - Feel the heartbeat of Magoebaskloof; Oribi Gorge to Amphitheatre - Drive KZN’s best back roads and Chocolate spoils! Six sweet recipes.

On track

What’s it like to track armed poachers through the bush in the middle of the night? We spoke to Anke Kruger de Rosner of K9 Conservation in Hoedspruit about the important work she and her dogs are doing

5 mins

Holidays on the road(side)

Car troubles are as much a part of travelling as Ultra Cities, Wimpy coffee and fighting over who chooses the music

5 mins

Namaqualand's secret canyon

It’s flower season in Namaqualand, but instead of heading into the wide-open wilderness, come disappear into the Schaap River Canyon. Don’t worry, you’ll still see plenty of flowers!

7 mins

Give Goegap a go

You’ve either never heard of Goegap Nature Reserve, or you know exactly where it is and you hope others will never find out about this accessible spot where it feels like you’re the only person in Namaqualand!

5 mins

Oribi to the Amphitheatre

From deep ravines and roaring rivers to green mountains with misty peaks – you’ll see the most scenic parts of KZN on this 440km route from the Oribi Gorge to the Amphitheatre in the Drakensberg. Drive it in two days or stretch it to four or five if you want to take it slow

10 mins

The grandest of Jeeps

In a world of specialist niches, is there still room for a versatile car, a jack-of-all-trades, that can do everything equally well? If you’re nodding your head, the new Jeep Grand Cherokeemight be for you

2 mins

STAY HERE

ZINGELA SAFARI AND RIVER COMPANY,WEENEN

2 mins

TAKE A HIΚΕ

Gabriel's Loop, Baviaanskloof

4 mins

BIRDS

BIRDING THROUGH THE YEARS

3 mins

WITH MY OWN EYES

Willem Kruger from Bloemfontein is used to seeing leopards in the Kruger Park, but this particular interaction was special

1 min

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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.