go! - South Africa - August/September 2021

In this issue

Namaqua National Park is known for its explosion of daisies, but don’t stop there. Also spend a night in a heavenly coastal campsite and drive an unforgettable back road.The untarred R332 runs through the Baviaans and Kouga mountains. It’s about 200 km long, but what no map will tell you is that it will probably take you days to drive. Here’s why.

The Walkers Of The Waterberg

Author and artist Clive Walker has been a well-known name in South African conservation circles since he founded the Endangered Wildlife Trust in 1973. He and his wife Conita live near Vaalwater in the Waterberg, where their son Anton and his wife René run the Waterberg Living Museum.

10+ mins

Where Will You Sleep Tonight?

On a long drive from the Kalahari to Cape Town, Toast Coetzer counts his blessings.

6 mins

Fill Your Cup At The Source

The untarred R332 runs through the Baviaans and Kouga mountains. It’s about 200km long, but what no map will tell you is that it will probably take you days to drive. Here’s why.

10+ mins

From Kamiesberg To The Coast

The annual explosion of orange daisies around Skilpad rest camp in Namaqua National Park is stunning, but drive deeper into the park and you’ll see even more wildflowers, all the way to the windswept waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

10+ mins

The Other Blouberg

Blouberg sails on the bushveld like a solitary ship, rising above the Limpopo landscape near the town of Vivo. Set your course for adventure because vultures and views await…

10+ mins

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

An excellent way to determine if a blinged-up SUV like the Ford Everest Sport can face up to South African gravel roads is to take it on a 4000km cross-country expedition. So that’s what we did.

3 mins

STAY HERE

HOUTEMA RIVER CABINS, KOGELBERG

2 mins

Take A Hike

Forest-bathing in the Karkloof

4 mins

BIRDS

In the previous issue, you found me scratching mosquito bites and staring desperately into the canopy of a Mozambican forest.

3 mins

With My Own Eyes

The tortoise and the mongoose

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.