go! - South Africa - June/July 2022

In this issue

In this issue of go!: All about Addo! - Your guide to the park, from coast to Karoo; The miracle of rain - When drought breaks in Bushmanland; Keep calm and Curry on! - Pup-friendly Clarens - Weekend away, sorted!; Meet the beekeepers of the Overberg and Snow time! - Where to play this winter.

Beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder

As pollinators, honeybees play a role in every plate of food consumed across the world, and they've done so throughout history. Four prominent beekeepers in the Cape's Overberg region reveal what it takes to preserve and protect these extraordinary creatures.

10 mins

One night at Weird Farm

When you book accommodation online, you never actually know what you're going to get. Jon Minster remembers an eventful stopover in the Karoo...

5 mins

The elephant park - from tail to trunk!

Elephants and spekboom - that's what most people think of when you mention Addo. But did you know that Addo stretches from the sea to the Karoo and has five biomes? It's one of our most diverse national parks yet it's compact enough to explore in less than a week. Here's what you need to know.

10+ mins

The miracle of rain

In the spring of 2021, the drought-stricken parts of the Northern Cape finally received rain. It continued through summer, leaving puddles on wet soil, hiding sheep in tall grass, painting rainbows in the sky, and causing farmers to sigh with relief.

9 mins

It's snowing!

It's a rare pleasure in South Africa to wake up, pull back the curtains, and see a world of white. Here are some of our readers' favourite snowy places, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KZN.

10+ mins

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PORTFOLIO

3 mins

Curry for the cold

A pinch of spice can make a simple dish burst with flavour. These six recipes will warm you up on cold winter nights.

8 mins

Power to the people!

Pedal-assíst bikes are introducing new riders to the sport and showing experienced riders just how much fun can be had on two wheels. We've chosen six great bikes for everyone, whether you want a gnarly trail bike or something more sedate for weekend touring.

9 mins

TAKE A HIKE

Big day out in the Blyde River Canyon

6 mins

Where the mountains tell stories

A weekend visit to Clarens is much too short to sample all the town has to offer the restaurants, art shops, white-water rafting (with your dog!), dinosaur tracks and mountains that can be read like books...

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.